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Understanding patterns of structural discrimination of migrant and other workers in some countries of South and West Asia
19 April 2022
This background paper reviews the literature that sheds light on the structural patterns of discrimination against migrant workers in some countries of South and West Asia. It also articulates recommendations that would help officials in UN agencies, international organizations, constituents and other civil society individuals and groups, while referring to the existing evidence of structural discrimination to support the application of international labour standards.
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Care at work: Investing in care leave and services for a more gender equal world of work
07 March 2022
The report provides a global overview of national laws and practices regarding care policies, namely maternity protection, paternity, parental and other care-related leave policies, as well as childcare and long-term care services.
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Eighth edition
ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the world of work. Updated estimates and analysis
27 October 2021
The latest ILO Monitor report shows a stalled global recovery and significant disparities between advanced and developing economies.
Flagship reports
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World Employment and Social Outlook
Trends 2022
17 January 2022
This ILO flagship report details the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the world of work.
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World Social Protection Report 2020-22
Social protection at the crossroads – in pursuit of a better future
1 September 2021
A global overview of recent developments in social protection systems and of how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted them.
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World Employment and Social Outlook 2021
The role of digital labour platforms in transforming the world of work
23 February 2021
How did the contemporary platform economy transform the way work is organized? This flagship report analyses the impact of digital labour platforms on enterprises, workers and society as a whole.
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Global Wage Report 2020-21
Wages and minimum wages in the time of COVID-19
2 December 2020
A unique picture of the evolution of real wages globally and by regions. The 2020-21 edition analyses the relationship of minimum wages and inequality, as well as the wage impacts of the COVID-19 crisis.
