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40 million in modern slavery and 152 million in child labour around the world
New data reveal that the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal Target 8.7, will not be achieved unless efforts to fight modern slavery and child labour are dramatically increased.
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ILO at the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly
The high-level segment of the UN General Assembly’s 72nd session will include the launch of a new partnership to tackle the gender pay gap and the release of new estimates for the number of people in forced labour and child labour around the world.
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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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News
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Gender equality
Powerful global coalition to boost equal pay for women at work
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Decent Work and Inclusive Growth
Social dialogue can contribute to sustainable enterprises and inclusive growth
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.
Campaign
Director-General
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David A. Morse Lecture
The Future of Work - A conversation with Guy Ryder
World of Work magazine
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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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Trainings and courses
ILO Training Centre
Global provider of training for the world of work
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ILO Helpdesk for business on international labour standards
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Skills for employment knowledge sharing platform