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ILO presented report on Women and Work in Uzbekistan: Towards Gender Equality and Decent Work for All
Uzbekistan has taken significant steps to improve women’s situation in the world of work, yet gender gaps remain. Gender-equitable socioeconomic development will require promoting decent work and a social protection floor for all, and addressing gender biases in laws, policies, institutions, and practices, says new report on Women and Work in Uzbekistan launched in Tashkent today.
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Productive employment and decent work in Uzbekistan in the post-COVID-19 period
A range of response measures undertaken by Uzbekistan to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, facilitates strong and fast labour market recovery echo the ILO’s four-pillar policy framework to combat COVID-19. This was stated by the participants of the webinar devoted to the launch of a new report by the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations of Uzbekistan on the impact of COVID-19 on the labour market and efforts made to support Uzbek workers.
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The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia Marks Its 30th Anniversary: ILO Director General’s Address
The government, trade unions and employers of Russia have succeeded in creating a robust and effective system of social partnership – Guy Ryder, Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), made this assertion in his video address to the delegates of the General Council of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia. The conference celebrating the Federation’s 30th anniversary was held on September 19 at the FITUR headquarters.
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ILO and Republic of Tajikistan Signed Decent Work Country Programme for 2020-2024
Today the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its constituents in Tajikistan – Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations – signed a Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for 2020-2024
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ILO calls on Belarus President to respect workers’ rights and freedoms amid protests
International Labour Organization Director-General, Guy Ryder, expresses deep concern about the detention and arrest of trade unionists in Belarus.
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Results of Joint Social Protection System Assessment Presented in Georgia
The International Labour Organization in partnership with UN Women organized a sensitization online seminar on the findings of the Joint Social Protection Assessment on Thursday, 29 July 2020.
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UN Joint Programme on Strengthening Social Protection presented assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the socio-economic situation in Uzbekistan
Comprehensive economic, employment and social protection measures in Uzbekistan are gaining even more prominence and urgency in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ILO and the Government of Georgia are Celebrating Five Years of Labour Inspection
On 15 July, the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia (MoIDPLSA) and the International Labour Organization celebrated 5 years of effective operation of labour inspection in Georgia since its re-establishment in 2015, presenting the progressive developments of Labour Inspection Management system.
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Mikhail Mishustin and Mikhail Shmakov Speak on Leaders’ Day at ILO Global Summit
Today on July 8 the Global Leaders’ Day was held online as part of the ILO Global Summit to address the impact of COVID-19 on the world of work. In the course of the event mediated by Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General, the Heads of State and Government shared their views on the challenges and opportunities of the pandemic in the world of work.
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ILO Supports a Knowledge Exchange Platform for Young Researchers
09 October 2020
The 11th interuniversity roundtable, "Russian Labour Market through the Eyes of Young Scientists," was held at the Moscow State University (MSU) on October 9, 2020, as part of the XV Science Festival "Labour and Man through the Eyes of Young Scientists: Creativity in a New Reality".
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© BRICS 2020
BRICS commitment to jobs, social protection & social dialogue welcomed by ILO
09 October 2020
Higher levels of international cooperation and solidarity will be needed to meet the challenge to labour markets posed by COVID-19, says ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.
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© Nenad Stojkovic 2020
Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace
09 October 2020
ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, underlines the importance of looking after our mental health at a time when stresses are rising because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ILO presented report on Women and Work in Uzbekistan: Towards Gender Equality and Decent Work for All
08 October 2020
Uzbekistan has taken significant steps to improve women’s situation in the world of work, yet gender gaps remain. Gender-equitable socioeconomic development will require promoting decent work and a social protection floor for all, and addressing gender biases in laws, policies, institutions, and practices, says new report on Women and Work in Uzbekistan launched in Tashkent today.
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Georgia’s Parliament adopts historic labour law reform package
29 September 2020
On 29 September, Georgia’s Parliament adopted an important labour law reform package. By offering much greater protection to workers, the adoption of the reforms, which were developed with extensive support of the ILO, constitutes a major step forward in bringing Georgia’s labour legislation in line with relevant international labour standards of the ILO and EU Directives and striking a better balance between the rights and interests of workers and employers.