ArtWorks news and events
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Regulating for Decent Work
Photojournalist Ismail Ferdous talks about his exhibition on labour issues
10 July 2015
The ILO hosted an exhibition by Bangladeshi photojournalist Ismail Ferdous to highlight the issues raised during the conference Regulating for Decent Work from 8-10 July 2015. In this interview, the artist talks about his exhibition “So we Exist”, his covering of the Rana Plaza factory collapse and the role of the arts in raising the voice and visibility of workers in the shadows.
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Behind the scenes: The making of the Pharrell Williams’ video address on green jobs
29 June 2015
International music sensation Pharrell Williams, in a video address to the ILO's World of Work Summit, called on the international community to tackle climate change and ensure young people and the planet have a sustainable future. Here’s the making of the video.
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Pharrell Williams calls for green, decent jobs to be put centre stage
11 June 2015
Award-winning musician, Pharrell Williams, has called on governments, employers and workers to ensure that green, decent jobs are at the top of the agenda when the world meet at the climate change conference at the end of the year.
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World Day Against Child Labour
‘Til Everyone Can See - Thai rock stars use their talents to fight child labour
10 June 2015
To mark World Day Against Child Labour, Thailand's biggest rock stars have worked with the International Labour Organization on the first national language cover version of the song 'Til Everyone Can See.
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World AIDS Day
Olympic Gold Medallist Greg Louganis marks World AIDS Day 2014
01 December 2014
Olympic diver Greg Louganis shows his support for the ILO's work to end HIV-related discrimination in the workplace and to promote early testing and treatment. In his message for World AIDS Day 2014, Louganis shares his own personal story on living with HIV. “Thanks to the early treatment, HIV has not affected my zest for life, and my passion for sports,” he says.
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World AIDS Day
Zimbabwe: Fighting for her life and her job
01 December 2014
Forced to reveal her HIV status at work, Gloria’s story – as told by actress Ratidzo Mambo - is one of courage. People living with HIV often face stigma and discrimination at work and in their everyday lives. Many of those affected are not able to tell their own stories.
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World AIDS Day
India: I chose to live
01 December 2014
Actress Kavi Ladnier shares the story of Seema who only learned about the importance of early HIV testing when her son became gravely ill. People living with HIV often face stigma and discrimination at work and in their everyday lives. Many of those affected are not able to tell their own stories.
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World AIDS Day
Jordan – A new life alone
01 December 2014
Actor Junes Zahdi introduces Khaled who stands to lose the only place he’s ever called home because of his HIV status. People living with HIV often face stigma and discrimination at work and in their everyday lives. Many of those affected are not able to tell their own stories.
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Nico & Vinz join the ILO's Red Card to Child Labour Campaign
10 June 2014
Norwegian singing/songwriting duo, Nico & Vinz, support the ILO's Red Card to Child Labour Campaign, to help raise awareness of the 168 million children who are currently in child labour all over the world.
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Red Card to Child Labour
Mike Einziger, Ann Marie Simpson, Pharrell Williams, Hans Zimmer and friends raise their voices against child labour
05 June 2014
Award winning musicians are working in harmony to support the ILO's efforts to combat child labour.