News
June 2023
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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 InfoStory
Social justice for rural populations means prosperity for the planet
01 June 2023
With almost half of the world’s population living in rural areas, rural economies can help eradicating extreme poverty, ensuring food security and creating decent jobs. To make this happen, rural areas must be revitalized – but how?
May 2023
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ILO Monitor on the World of Work
Mutually reinforcing crises have worsened the global employment divide
31 May 2023
International cooperation aimed at bolstering jobs and social protection can help tackle growing disparities between high and low-income countries, according to new ILO Monitor on the World of Work.
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Sustainable food systems
Experts agree new guidelines to promote decent work in the agri-food sector
25 May 2023
More than one billion workers will benefit from the guidelines, which are based on the ILO’s instruments and Decent Work Agenda.
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ILO Monitor on the World of Work
ILO to release new report on the impact of mutually reinforcing crises on the world of work
25 May 2023
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Podcast
When race holds you back in the workplace
24 May 2023
Race discrimination in the workplace is a reality for many Black people, despite a multitude of ‘diversity and inclusion’ initiatives. Systemic racism, microaggressions and biases mean the world of work is far from being a level playing field, say the guests of the latest Future of Work podcast.
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12th ILO Caribbean Labour Ministers' Meeting
Tripartite efforts to achieving social justice will help solve Caribbean’s pressing challenges, says ILO Director-General
23 May 2023
A three-day meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers, organized in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO,) will outline priorities and actions for Caribbean development.
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Gender equality
ILO constituents to address root causes of gender inequality and discrimination in Uzbekistan
23 May 2023
Proposals call for measures to ensure decent work opportunities and social protection for women and men, including the groups in situations of vulnerability.
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Press release
Media accreditation at the 111th International Labour Conference
22 May 2023
The ILO’s annual International Labour Conference will take place at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva from 5–16 June 2023.
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News
ILO and European Commission agree new employment research to advance social justice
18 May 2023
The research aims to fill policy gaps and better communicate findings to policymakers and other stakeholders.