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ILO mourns passing of Boutros Boutros-Ghali
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder said that Boutros-Ghali was “not only a diplomat, jurist, scholar and widely published author” but will also be remembered “for his unwavering belief in international diplomacy and his commitment to the United Nations’ ideal to create a peaceful, secure, and just world”.
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© Olivia Newsome
"They were taking nearly everything I earned. I lived in fear"
Modern slavery affects 21 million people worldwide. Behind these statistics are millions of harrowing human stories. Jonas was deceived, trafficked to the United Kingdom and pushed to the brink. The ILO is working with the UK Gangmasters Licensing Authority to combat modern slavery and help people like Jonas. Read his story.
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Young and female: A double “strike” for women entering the workforce
An ILO/MasterCard Foundation study sheds new light on the challenges facing young women’s participation in the world of work.
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Building better morale boosts company competitiveness
An ILO programme in India builds trust and improves working conditions through dialogue and workplace consultation. Businesses benefit as a result.
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