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Child Labour
Many children are exposed to harsh and hazardous working conditions that harm their health and learning abilities.

  1. Guidance on addressing child labour in fisheries and aquaculture
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102nd International Labour Conference
The contribution of the world of work to the greening of the economy is critical – and presents a real opportunity – to realize the ILO’s social goals, concludes the ILC Committee on Sustainable Development, Decent Work and Green Jobs.

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102nd International Labour Conference
The conclusions of the Committee on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations were adopted on the closing day of the International Labour Conference.

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102nd International Labour Conference
The conclusions of the ILC Committee for the Recurrent Discussion on Social Dialogue stress that social dialogue is at the heart of democracy and is essential for social and economic development.

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102nd International Labour Conference
Governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations must take action to ensure decent job opportunities and social protection for growing and ageing populations, concludes the International Labour Conference Committee on Employment and Social Protection in the New Demographic Context.
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New ILO book
Reducing hours of work can have positive effects on employment levels during a severe economic downturn, preserve skills and sustain enterprises.

  1. Work Sharing during the Great Recession: New Developments and Beyond (Summary) - [pdf 300KB]
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Special report
The ILO's World of Work magazine presents a first-hand account on Myanmar's progress – and the challenges that remain – as the country turns a corner on the road towards democratization.
  1. Read the report on Myanmar in the World of Work special 2013 issue
  2. Change in the wind: Back to Myanmar after 18 years (From the ILO's blog)
  3. ILO lifts remaining restrictions on Myanmar
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