News

May 2012

1. Anti-homophobia campaign takes to the road in South America

   16 May 2012

   As the world marks International Day against Homophobia on 17 May, Chilean truckers carry a message of respect for colleagues, irrespective of sexual orientation.

2. 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.

3. Three steps to curb youth unemployment

   15 May 2012

   The right mix of education and training, promoting entrepreneurship and strengthening employment services is key to tackling the current youth employment crisis in many parts of the world, said Executive Director of the ILO’s Employment Sector, Mr José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs.

4. Media Advisory: ILO to publish 2012 edition of Global Employment Trends for Youth

   15 May 2012

   The ILO is to launch its new report on the state of labour markets for youth worldwide. The report, entitled “Global Employment Trends for Youth 2012”, is for release on Tuesday 22 May 2012. The new study examines the continuing job crisis affecting young people in many parts of the world and provides updated statistics on global and regional youth unemployment rates and presents ILO policy recommendations to curb the current trends.

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   ILO to hold a Global Youth Employment Forum

   14 May 2012

   Against the backdrop of unprecedented youth unemployment levels, the ILO is to host a Global Youth Employment Forum at its headquarters in Geneva from May 23-25.

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   Why have poverty rates decreased in a larger share of developing than developed countries?

   14 May 2012

   According to the ILO "World of Work Report 2012", poverty levels have gone down in the majority of developing countries over the past years, but not as much in developed economies.

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   Can Europe still afford health and long-term care for its elderly?

   11 May 2012

   Ageing is a slow-burning fuse with a strong impact both on public expenditures and the social mood, as shown by this week’s strike in the UK over pensions. The situation is particularly serious in terms of health and long-term care. Even more alarming is the financial burden on households looking after the elderly. Interview with Ms. Xenia Scheil-Adlung, Health Policy Coordinator at the ILO.

8. Young people take centre stage at ILO’s global consultations on youth employment

   10 May 2012

   Against the backdrop of record levels of youth unemployment, the ILO has undertaken a series of consultations, bringing together hundreds of young people to discuss the alarming jobs crisis. The consultations come ahead of a major Youth Employment Forum taking place at the ILO in Geneva on 23-25 May.

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   Africa: No real growth without jobs

   10 May 2012

   Pro-employment macroeconomic policies, public works schemes, investments and promotion of youth employability are key to ensuring future generations share Africa’s growth story, the ILO says as the World Economic Forum on Africa meets.

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    ILO head says social protection is key for crisis-recovery

    09 May 2012

    The head of the ILO says social protection measures are essential in battling the economic crisis as they create demand, while austerity, on the other hand, is taking a heavy toll.