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June 2013

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   102nd International Labour Conference

   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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   102nd International Labour Conference

   Ryder: We need to get a grip on the rapid changes affecting the world of work

   05 June 2013

   The 102nd International Labour Conference opened with ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, outlining his vision for tackling the various challenges that are having an impact on workers, enterprises and governments around the world.

June 2012

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   101st ILO annual conference concludes with call for democracy in Myanmar

   15 June 2012

   The International Labour Conference adopts new international labour standard on social protection and calls for urgent action on youth employment

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   Invest in youth or lose a generation, ILO says

   14 June 2012

   The International Labour Conference calls for urgent action to tackle the jobs crisis that affects 75 million young men and women across the globe. Political commitment and innovative approaches are needed.

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   Panama’s economic boom imposes responsibility to close gap between rich and poor, President of Panama says

   12 June 2012

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   Growth must lead to social inclusion, says Peru’s President

   11 June 2012

   Peru’s President Ollanta Humala told delegates at the ILC that economic growth must lead to social development, while ILO head Juan Somavia said Peru has shown both can go hand-in-hand.

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   Halt jobs drain, give youth a chance says Spain’s Prince Felipe

   08 June 2012

   Tackling high unemployment and making sure young people can find a job is a priority for Spain.

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   Global concern for jobs can help bring us out of the crisis, says ILO chief

   06 June 2012

   World bodies need to unite around common concerns to rebuild global governance and respond to people’s needs, says ILO Director-General.

May 2012

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   Aung San Suu Kyi to address the ILO’s International Labour Conference

   22 May 2012

   The International Labour Organization (ILO) has announced that Ms Aung San Suu Kyi - Chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Myanmar - will attend the 101st International Labour Conference.

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   101st ILO International Labour Conference - Media accreditation information

   16 May 2012

   The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold its annual International Labour Conference in Geneva from May 30 to 14 June, 2012.