International Labour Organization

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Labour rights, human rights and development

LIVE event TODAY 16:00–17:30 CEST

Organized under the auspices of the Global Coalition for Social Justice and in the context of the recent publication of an edited volume on "The Roles of International Law in Development", this academic conference aims to bring together the perspectives of academics and practitioners on the multifaceted roles that labour rights as human rights play in promoting sustainable development, policy coherence and social justice.
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ILO to launch new website with improved access to ILO information for all

A new ILO website is set to provide a reinvigorated, user-friendly and more accessible digital experience to the public.
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How young refugees are using skills and entrepreneurship to find independence

Podcast

For many young people finding that first job can be hard. For those who are also refugees it can seem like an insurmountable challenge. We talk to Mashimbo Rose Nafisa and Joel Amani Mafigi, two young refugees in Uganda who have overcome this problem and are now helping other young people do the same.
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Addressing major labour market challenges in the world of work

Podcast

In the world of work, a torrent of change has triggered multiple job crises raising the magnitude and complexity of employment challenges to unprecedented levels. Labour markets are reeling from disruptive mega-trends that weren’t on our radar just a decade ago. To address these challenges, we need updated national employment policies. In this podcast, ILO Employment Policy Expert Sher Verick explains.
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