News
August 2023
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G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting
ILO welcomes G20 Culture Ministers' support for decent work goals
29 August 2023
G20 ministers have reiterated their support for decent work in the cultural and creative industries, including alignment with international labour standards, skills training, effective social protection and reinforced channels for dialogue.
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Labour Market in Türkiye
Acute labour shortages in earthquake-stricken regions of Türkiye
28 August 2023
ILO assessment reveals urgent labour market needs in the region badly hit by the earthquakes in eastern Türkiye earlier this year.
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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.
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Social inclusion
Effective financing mechanisms for skills development can tackle inequality woes, says a new ILO report
17 August 2023
The study analyses pros and cons of practices around the world, shedding light on the policy options to improve access to and participation in skills development and lifelong learning of disadvantaged people.
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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.
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Needs of households and workers in Syria
Earthquake adds further financial burden to already struggling households and workers in Aleppo
14 August 2023
Many families are facing difficulties finding work and a stable source of income following the earthquake which hit the Syrian city of Aleppo in February 2023.
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International Youth Day
Empower youth for a sustainable future
12 August 2023
On International Youth Day, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, says young people need to be equipped with skills for the green economy, so they can find decent jobs and make the world a better place for people and planet.
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ILOSTAT Blog
African youth face pressing challenges in the transition from school to work
10 August 2023
More than 72 million youth in Africa are not in education, employment or training – the majority of them young women. Tackling youth inactivity and gender inequalities is essential if countries are to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 8 on decent work for all by 2030.
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Podcast
Green jobs: A solution to youth employment and the climate crisis?
10 August 2023
Green jobs can help tackle the climate crisis and the labour market challenges faced by young people. So what exactly are green jobs? And what can young people do to create a sustainable future for themselves?