Resources on work, peace and resilience (Employment promotion)

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ILO and the Government of Ukraine working towards recovery and decent work in the war-torn country

22 February 2024

As the war against Ukraine enters its third year, the ILO and the government of Ukraine are working towards setting the country on a path of recovery and development, through a newly agreed-upon strategy that invests in people, creates quality employment and sustainable enterprises, and improves labour market governance. Watch to find out more.

Voices

How entrepreneurship helps me stay resilient in Ukraine

25 January 2024

Alla Zhuravel runs her husband’s business in Ukraine while he serves with the armed forces. She also teaches entrepreneurship skills to Ukrainians whose livelihoods have been affected by the ongoing conflict. It’s rewarding work and it helps to sustain her.

News

Integration of decent work in the development of agri-food value chains

27 October 2023

At an Evaluation meeting organized by the Belgian Development Cooperation, the ILO shared insights on the promotion of decent work in agricultural value chains in low-income countries.

Local Employment Partnerships

Beneficiary story: With ILO assistance, two young Roma women "embroider" their way into the world of business in Moldova

25 September 2023

Half a year ago, the twin sisters Ana and Anastasia Dohan from the town of Soroca, located in the northern part of Moldova, did not know how to handle the needle and the thread. Today, they create small tales on canvas and shape their future on the job market.

ILO Sustainable and Resilient Enterprises (SURE) Programme

Ukrainian companies invest in future, despite the war

15 August 2023

The massive destruction caused by the war in Ukraine has not prevented employers from taking part in an ILO-supported training programme on business continuity and resilience.

Ukraine recovery

Ukrainian trade unions reaffirm their commitment to actively contribute to Ukraine’s rebuilding

28 July 2023

During a meeting in Kyiv, trade unions and international partners discussed ways to protect workers' rights, during and after the war, and to contribute to the rebuilding of Ukraine

Ukraine recovery

ILO, IOM help pave road for post-war labour market in Ukraine

20 July 2023

On 12-13 July, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) held a workshop in Kyiv with key government stakeholders from Ukraine, including the Ministry of Economy to discuss current and future labour market challenges in Ukraine, and the policies and capacities required to address them. 

Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant workers subjected to forced labour by Russian forces, say trade unions

01 June 2023

The ILO expresses grave concerns about civilian casualties and the severe impact of the Russian Federation aggression on workers and employers who risk their lives to continue working and operating.

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ILO support to Ukraine during the war

31 May 2023

From the start of the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, the ILO, thanks to the flexibility of its donors, repurposed its ongoing programmes to respond to the challenges posed by the war.

15th ETUC Congress

Statement by ILO Director-General to European Trade Union Confederation

24 May 2023

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the urgent need for a Global Coalition for Social Justice and the critical role of the European Trade Unions in championing workers' rights, addressing inequalities, and promoting decent work amidst global crisis and technological transformations.