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September 2023
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ILO highlights the link between inclusive growth and democracy and social dialogue
22 September 2023
The ADG of the Governance, Rights and Social Dialogue cluster of the ILO, Manuela Tomei, participates in Spain in the European Tripartite High Level Conference: "Towards a new European social agenda from the perspective of social dialogue".
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Belgium hosts Employment conference on labour market participation of women
21 September 2023
The ILO discussed the situation of women in the world of work, and the initiatives which are being taken to support women’s participation in the labour market and reduce the gender pay gap.
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UN General Assembly, SDG Action Weekend, High Impact Initiatives
21 million euros pledged at UNGA for Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions
18 September 2023
The International Labour Organization-coordinated initiative will play an important role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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78th UN General Assembly
Leaders at the UN General Assembly pledge to reduce the gender pay gap
18 September 2023
These commitments are expected to provide momentum in addressing the significant pay disparities between men and women, with initiatives ranging from funding apprenticeship programs to expanding pay transparency efforts.
August 2023
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Labour migration
ILO report reveals the challenges and precarity experienced by many Lao migrant workers
31 August 2023
New research sheds light on the key issues faced by Lao migrant workers and outlines measures to help ensure they can migrate more safely and obtain decent work.
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Artificial intelligence
Generative AI likely to augment rather than destroy jobs
21 August 2023
ILO report assesses the impact of generative artificial intelligence on job quantity and quality.
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Ship to Shore Rights
Indonesian and Thai employers cooperate to boost labour standards in the seafood industry
18 August 2023
Workshop fosters a cross-border exchange of knowledge and cooperation aimed at championing good labour practices across the seafood processing sector.
July 2023
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ILO promotes the reinforcement of social dialogue in Europe at the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumers' Council (EPSCO) meeting in Madrid
21 July 2023
The Director of the ILO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, Beate Andrees, highlighted the importance of social protection in making societies and economies more resilient.
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ILO, EU and partners hold final steering committee meeting to discuss joint efforts to promote decent work in Iraq
18 July 2023
With the support of the European Union, the ILO has been implementing a project aimed at enhancing labour governance, inspection and working conditions in Iraq.
June 2023
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ILO discusses quality and effective apprenticeships
26 June 2023
In the context of the European Year of Skills, the ILO discussed the value of quality apprenticeships on both a global and European scale, emphasizing the crucial role of the social partners.