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Promoting an open, invigorated and inclusive world economy
The Chinese Government and international organizations, including the ILO, issue joint statement calling for mutually-beneficial economic globalization at the “1+6 Roundtable Meeting” in Beijing.
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Global action needed to tackle rising work-related injuries and diseases, ILO says
Work-related fatal injuries and diseases have increased from 2.3 million to 2.78 million per year according to new data issued at the World Congress on Safety and Health held in Singapore. ILO launched a call for concerted global action to address new and emerging occupational safety and health challenges.
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What does the future of work hold in store for the auto industry?
The automotive industry is a sector of prime importance for the ILO, not only because of its economic weight but also because of its history. Since the days of Henry Ford, the evolution of this industry in terms of work organization, modes of production and technology has often served as an inspiration for other economic sectors.
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ILO launches Global Commission on the Future of Work
In the presence of the Prime Minister of Sweden and the President of Mauritius, the ILO has launched a high-level international body to address the challenges of the rapidly transforming world of work.
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Employment in Latin America and the Caribbean
China trade, investment and projects create 1.8 million jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Programmes and results
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United for Youth Employment in Cambodia
UN agencies join forces to promote youth employment in Cambodia
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ILO's five flagship programmes
The ILO has integrated many of its existing technical projects into five flagship programmes, designed to enhance the efficency and impact of its development cooperation with constituents on a global scale.
Cooperation
ArtWorks
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Artists engagement programme
Artworks brings together artists to raise awareness, promote fundamental rights and advocate for social change on world of work issues.
World of work trends
- World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends for Women 2017
- World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2017
- Global Wage Report 2016/17
- Non-standard employment around the world: Understanding challenges, shaping prospects
- World Employment and Social Outlook for Youth 2016
- Global estimates on migrant workers
- Profits and Poverty: The Economics of Forced Labour
- Maternity and paternity at work: Law and practice across the world
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Special 2017 issue
Migration should be a choice
This year’s edition of the World of Work magazine highlights themes discussed by the ILO’s 106th International Labour Conference, including migration.
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