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Transforming Somalia: Infrastructure and job initiatives empower displaced people and local communities

Stories & Blogs ILOApr 02, 2025(Article )

Through employment-intensive infrastructure projects, thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host community members are gaining access to improved roads, better job opportunities, and a brighter future.

US funding cuts threaten global health response, WHO chief warns.

Stories & Blogs United NationsFeb 12, 2025(Story )

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the impact of US funding cuts on critical global health initiatives, warning they pose a direct threat to public health efforts worldwide.

How AI helps farmers adapt to climate change: The story of AgriTech Analytics

Stories & Blogs ITCFeb 12, 2025(Story )

Smallholder farmers face growing climate challenges, but AgriTech Analytics is using AI-powered data and smart technology to help them build a more sustainable future.

African ministers convene in Zambia to tackle labour informality

Stories & Blogs ILOFeb 11, 2025(News )

The 51st African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council Meeting for Ministers Responsible for Labour/ Employment/ Manpower issues in Africa and High-Level Symposium on ‘Innovative approaches to tackling informality and promoting t

Time to dismantle legacies of slavery and colonialism impacting African diaspora

Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 08, 2024(Story )

Despite progress over the past 10 years to promote and protect the human rights of Black people worldwide, racism and discrimination persist, the President of the UN General Assembly President said on Friday.

Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative.

Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 05, 2024(Story )

In a historic health milestone, Sudan has launched its first malaria vaccination campaign amid 18 months of civil conflict, aiming to protect thousands of children from the deadly disease.

Hunger and cholera crises escalate in South Sudan, as needs surge

Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 01, 2024(Story )

South Sudan is facing a spiralling humanitarian crisis with hunger and cholera cases escalating in several parts of the country. UN agencies on Friday called for more international support and interventions to ease the widespread suffering.

Boosting small businesses led by youth in East Africa

Stories & Blogs ITCOct 30, 2024(News )

The East African Business Council (EABC), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) trained young entrepreneurs how to benefit from export opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Why social protection is essential to shielding the world’s most vulnerable from the impacts of the climate crisis

Stories & Blogs ILOOct 03, 2024(Article )

The ILO brings together thought leaders and experts to discuss the findings of its social protection report, focusing on the structural inequalities that permeate the climate crisis, and the role of social protection.

Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate

Stories & Blogs ILOAug 12, 2024(News )

Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate