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Domestic workers' rights: Let's keep the momentum

Very few of the estimated 53 million domestic workers worldwide are covered by labour laws. In 2011, the ILO's Member States adopted the Domestic Workers' Convention (N°189) to protect their rights, promote equality of opportunity and treatment, and improve working and living conditions. So far, 17 countries have ratified this convention. Let's keep the momentum!

• Domestic Workers Convention (N°189)
• Topic portal on domestic workers

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Unemployment on the rise over next five years as inequality persists

Sluggish jobs recovery and social instability are the result of greater inequality says ILO in its new report on global employment trends.

• Where will unemployment be the highest over the next five years?

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How can diversity drive innovation and sharpen competitive edge?

ILO director-General participating in panel discussion organized by the World Economic Forum on the diversity dividend. Follow the debate live from Davos at 16:30 GMT.

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Global momentum means more women move into management

Study shows positive link between female leadership and business performance and urges boost from current 5 per cent of women in top positions.

• Read the abridged version of the report: Women in Business and Management: Gaining momentum
• Listen to: Women at work bump into glass ceiling and walls

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