News, articles and events on youth employment
March 2016
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ILO/IZA Conference on “Assessing the Effects of Labour Market Reforms – A Global Perspective”
The purpose of the Conference is to take stock of the effects that labour market reforms have had in terms of job quality, inequality and employment creation. There will also be a panel moderated by the DG on the Future of Work to discuss the transformational changes taking place in the world of work. English/French/Spanish interpretation will be available.
September 2015
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Azerbaijan hosts third round of peer review of youth employment policies
09 September 2015
As part of the project “Partnerships for Youth Employment in the Commonwealth of Independent States,” implemented by ILO and financed by Public Joint Stock Company LUKOIL, a Peer Review network focusing on youth employment policies was launched in 2014, with nine countries participating.
March 2014
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ILO signs agreement with g7+ group of fragile States
21 March 2014
On 20 March 2014, during a High-Level Meeting on Decent Work in Fragile States, the ILO and the g7+ group signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a partnership for cooperation in job creation, skills development, social protection, SSTC, migration, and labour market monitoring.
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Doha Evidence Symposium : “What Works” To Improve Youth Labour Productivity?
The symposium brings together policy makers and practitioners with academics and researchers to present and discuss the evidence base for “what works” in increasing the employment and productivity of youth in the Middle East and North Africa regions.
October 2013
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ILO sharing knowledge and boosting green jobs
28 October 2013
Sharing best practices for the promotion of green jobs can have a positive impact on sustainable development around the globe. A number of countries are meeting this week in Nairobi with that purpose in mind.
June 2012
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101st ILO annual conference concludes with call for democracy in Myanmar
15 June 2012
The International Labour Conference adopts new international labour standard on social protection and calls for urgent action on youth employment
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International Labour Conference urges ILO Director-General to take message for action on youth employment and social protection to G20 leaders
15 June 2012
May 2012
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ILO Director-General’s opening address to the 101st International Labour Conference
30 May 2012
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Arab youth aspiring to social justice and decent work
15 May 2012
In 2011, youth unemployment rates in the Arab region have reached a worrying average of more than 27.3 per cent. For young women, the average unemployment rate is even worse...
June 2011
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Indonesian President calls for Global Coalition for Youth Employment
14 June 2011
The President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has called for a global coalition to tackle youth employment in an address to a special session of the 100th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva.