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December 2021
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The Future of Work Podcast
Why growth in wage inequality is a problem for us all
07 December 2021
Research has found that the COVID-19 crisis has made many existing world-of-work inequalities worse and exposed new ones. A particularly significant trend is the growth in wage and income inequality, which fuels other forms of inequality and hampers economic recovery. Patrick Belser, ILO senior economist and wage specialist explains the causes of the problem and strategies that can counter the damage.
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COVID-19 and road transport
Road transport operators warn of a “perfect storm” in supply chain crisis
06 December 2021
Road transport companies and workers’ representatives call on governments to address labour concerns, rising fuel prices and pandemic restrictions in the sector, to stem driver turnover and prevent supply chain disruptions.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021
Ady Barkan and Bradley Whitford: Raise your voice for disability inclusion
03 December 2021
On international Day of Persons with Disabilities, lawyer and activist Ady Barkan, and actor and producer, Bradley Whitford show solidarity with the ILO to call on countries to uphold the rights and improve inclusion of persons with disabilities.
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Press release
UNICEF and ILO in partnership with the European Union launch a new national disability allowance to provide cash support to people with disabilities living in Lebanon
02 December 2021
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Video
Gaming app encourages students to explore future career pathways in Jordan
02 December 2021
The ILO, together with the Ministries of Education and Labour, has developed a career guidance gaming app to help youth make informed decisions about future career options that are in demand in the labour market.
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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Celebrity voices, true stories of modern slavery
02 December 2021
Celebrity advocates voice the harrowing stories of people trapped in forced labour, to raise awareness of the issue and support the campaign to eliminate modern slavery in all its forms.
November 2021
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HIV discrimination in the world of work
Stigma and discrimination remain major issues for workers with HIV/AIDS
30 November 2021
A report by the International Labour Organization and the opinion poll company, Gallup International, reveals persistent HIV-related stigma and discrimination in the world of work.
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Joint report
ECLAC and ILO call for urgent measures to support the labour reintegration of women and youth in Latin America
30 November 2021
In a new joint report, the two UN organizations indicate that in the medium term it will be necessary to rebuild more resilient labour markets and foster formalization.
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Cooperative development
A Vehicle of Entrepreneurship for Palestinian Local Economic Development
29 November 2021
The ILO, the Italian Agency for International Development (AICS) and the Cooperative Works Agency (CWA) launch the Cooperative Support Programme “Be the Impact” in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
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Media advisory
ILO and Gallup to publish new report on HIV/AIDS discrimination
25 November 2021