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June 2013

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   The International Labour Conference ends its 102nd session

   20 June 2013

   In his closing remarks at the 102nd International Labour Conference, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, called for urgent action in a number of critical areas to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world of work.

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   Discussion on Social Dialogue

   19 June 2013

   As the subject of the recurrent discussion at the 102nd International Labour Conference, delegates talked about the role social dialogue plays in addressing the economic downturn, ensuring a job-rich recovery and alleviating social tension.

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   Sustainable development, decent work and green jobs

   18 June 2013

   Achieving environmental sustainability and creating decent jobs for all are both urgent challenges. Delegates at the 102nd International Labour Conference are looking at ways of tackling both issues, which are closely linked.

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   Restoring confidence in the world of work

   17 June 2013

   How to reconnect and restore confidence in jobs and growth as instruments of social progress was the topic of debate during a high-level panel discussion of the International Labour Conference.

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   Employment and social protection in the new demographic context

   14 June 2013

   Demographic change including population ageing is a universal trend in all countries. Delegates at the 102nd International Labour Conference are discussing the implications of this new demographic context on the labour market and social security systems.

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   Early and long-term unemployment leave deep scars says EC President

   14 June 2013

   President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy highlighted the need to urgently tackle the youth unemployment crisis in his address to the ILO's 102nd International Labour Conference. He said the European Council has redirected considerable amounts of EU funds, which have directly benefited 800,000 young people in the eight most affected countries.

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   President Banda: Malawi champions “zero tolerance” of child labour

   12 June 2013

   In her first visit to the International Labour Conference, Malawian President, Joyce Banda, says that despite global efforts, child labour remains a “huge problem”.

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   World Day Against Child Labour 2013

   Ten million child labourers in domestic work

   12 June 2013

   To mark World Day Against Child Labour, the ILO publishes a report outlining the abuses suffered by millions of children working in family homes.

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   Protecting worker rights in global supply chains

   10 June 2013

   At an information session of the 2013 International Labour Conference, trade union representatives criticized the practice of social audits and workplace certification for failing to protect worker rights, particularly in global supply chains. They welcomed the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh that aims to prevent tragedies like the Ran Plaza factory building collapse in which over 1100 workers died.

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    VCT@WORK: ILO and UNAIDS launch campaign to encourage voluntary HIV testing

    06 June 2013

    ILO Director-General and UNAIDS Executive Director launch new programme on voluntary and confidential HIV counselling and testing to reach 5 million workers world-wide.