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COVID-19 drives wages down, new ILO report finds
Global Wage Report 2020-21
Even before the COVID pandemic hit, hundreds of millions of workers worldwide were being paid less than the minimum wage.
- Flagship report: Global Wage Report 2020-21: Wages and minimum wages in the time of COVID-19
- COVID-19 and the world of work
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© Actor and activist Marlee Matlin explains how disability inclusion means business success
Disability issues must be part of COVID-19 response
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep inequalities affecting people with disabilities. They need to be included in discussions and decisions on how to recover from the crisis.
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The tragic human cost of modern slavery
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Twenty-five million people are trapped in forced labour worldwide – like the butcher portrayed in the El Patron movie by ILO advocate, Joaquin Furriel. To mark the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, the ILO has published a toolkit to help governments design National Action Plans to combat forced labour. It is also launching guidelines on the prevention and reintegration of victims of forced labour.
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A tireless fighter against HIV stigma
World AIDS Day
Baby Rivona Nasution has dedicated her life to fighting stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV in Indonesia. She actively promotes their right to contribute to every aspect of life, including the right to decent work.
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Special Session of the UN General Assembly in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
3-4 December
Follow world leaders, United Nations principals -including ILO Director General- and other stakeholders share their experiences in fighting the pandemic, reflect on the global response to date, and forge a united, coordinated, and people-centered path forward. #UNGASS
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