News
August 2023
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Sustainable Development Goal 8
There cannot be decent work for all without decent work for youth
08 August 2023
Young people are our hope for a better future, but targeted policies are needed to address the disadvantages they face in the labour market.
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Time to Act for SDG 8
What will it take to ensure Decent work for all?
03 August 2023
Sustainable Development Goal 8 on Decent Work for All is the only SDG that brings together social, economic and environmental targets. It has an impact on all other Agenda 2030 goals. Ahead of the UN SDG Summit on 18-19 September, we ask what will it take to ensure it is achieved?
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Press release
Jobs that help neighbourhoods recover from the earthquakes
03 August 2023
Following the earthquakes that hit Syria and Türkiye earlier this year, ILO infrastructure recovery works engaged communities in clearing debris and rubble in Aleppo, making many streets accessible and creating hundreds of short-term jobs
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SDG 8 Month: Decent work for all
Accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goal 8
01 August 2023
At the start of SDG 8 month, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, warns that without concerted action on the social, economic and environmental targets Goal 8 covers, humanity risks being locked in a cycle of crisis and conflict on a forever damaged planet.
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Gender equality and women workers
Childcare shortfalls having major impact on gender equality in labour markets across Asia and the Pacific
01 August 2023
New report highlights impacts of shortfalls in childcare provision in the region, makes recommendations for change at all levels.
July 2023
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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
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Podcast
Fighting human trafficking in an era of crisis – how can we do better?
28 July 2023
Global crises, conflicts, socio-economic inequalities, migration and the climate emergency are increasing the risk of human trafficking. What can be done, and by whom, to counter this threat?
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Labour market assessment
Myanmar labour market remains fragile in challenging conditions
27 July 2023
Labour market metrics including employment levels, job quality and productivity continue to decline with women workers particularly hard hit.
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G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting
ILO calls on G20 for international solidarity to close the global decent work divide
21 July 2023
The G20 Labour and Employment Ministers' meeting highlighted the need to sustainably finance social protection, to extend social security to more workers, including in the gig and platform economy, and to address the global skills gap.
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ILO, IFAD and CARE Coalition
New partnership to promote decent work across food systems
20 July 2023
The new alliance between ILO, IFAD and CARE will promote decent work and productive employment, with the aim of tackling poverty and inequality in the sector while also promoting sustainable business.