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November 2023
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Disability inclusion
New handbook published on getting people with disabilities into the workplace
29 November 2023
Expertise and practical examples from 30 leading multinational companies have been included in a new ILO publication that aims to help enterprises achieve business success and tap into an under-utilized talent pool by creating more welcoming conditions for persons with disabilities.
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Occupational Safety and Health
Nearly 3 million people die of work-related accidents and diseases
27 November 2023
The ILO also estimates that 395 million workers worldwide sustained non-fatal work injuries.
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Integrating Trade and Decent Work
New research analyses how trade and labour market polices can support decent work
27 November 2023
Integrating labour standards into trade and investment policies can balance economic and social goals, the ILO research finds.
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Partnership
Small farmers to benefit from new occupational safety and health partnership
24 November 2023
ILO and Eni are launching a partnership to improve occupational safety and health for small farmers involved in Eni's agro-industrial initiatives in Kenya and Cote d’Ivoire.
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ILO-AICESIS International Conference
Social dialogue institutions pledge to tackle inequalities in the world of work
24 November 2023
A two-day conference discussed the challenges of combating inequalities in national contexts and the success stories.
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16 Days of Activism
ILO Director-General Message for the elimination of gender-based violence
24 November 2023
The 16 Days of Activism Global Campaign to call for the elimination of gender-based violence runs annually from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day). This year’s theme is "UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls".
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G20 Virtual Leaders’ Summit
Climate change and new technologies mean double impact for workers, ILO Director-General underlines
23 November 2023
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the need to improve skills training in the face of multiple challenges in the world of work.
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News
German Chancellor Scholz meets the heads of international organizations: "Cooperation based on fair rules is more important than ever"
21 November 2023
Key global issues discussed at meeting with German chancellor and international organizations, including the International Labour Organization.
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ILO/UNIDO Working Arrangement
ILO and UNIDO reinforce their cooperation
21 November 2023
An updated Working Arrangement aims to boost economic growth, decent work, resilient infrastructure and sustainable industrialization.
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Press release
International Labour Organization opens office in Vanuatu
21 November 2023
New office in the Pacific Island Country will support work on climate change, migration and human security.