ILO

Solidarity is key to our common survival and prosperity

In a statement issued to mark May Day, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, calls on workers, employers, governments, international organizations and all who are committed to building back better, to join forces to bring in a world of work with justice and dignity for all.

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The ILO calls for full respect of seafarers’ rights and for the vaccination of seafarers

Seafarers need COVID-19 vaccinations, wherever they are, to avoid delays and disruption in supply chains.

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Digital refugee livelihoods and decent work

A rapidly expanding global digital economy harbours countless new opportunities for vulnerable refugee populations but it also poses a range of challenges and risks. A new ILO report explores the growing role of digital economies for refugees, including case studies from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Why we need to invest now in resilient occupational safety and health systems

Safety and Health in the workplace has been massively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we mark World Day for Safety and Health and Work, Manal Azzi, Senior Occupational Safety and Health Specialist at the ILO, joins us to discuss the vital role that safe workplaces play for crisis recovery and prevention.

• ILO topic portal on safety and health at work

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