ILO Office for the United Nations
Highlights
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Basic social protection
1.4 billion children globally missing out on basic social protection, according to latest data
14 February 2024
Fewer than 1-in-10 children in low-income countries have access to child benefits, leaving them vulnerable to disease, education gaps, poor nutrition, poverty and inequality.
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SDG Action Weekend
SDG Action Weekend, High Impact Initiatives: Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions
17 September 2023
During the UN Sustainable Development Goals Action Weekend, the ILO will co-host an event on the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection, as part of SDG Acceleration Day on Sunday 17 September. The event at 19:00 GMT is one of a series that will highlight the 12 High-Impact Initiatives designed to accelerate progress on the SDGs. Watch on ILO Live.
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SDG Summit 2023
Leaders' Dialogue: Strengthening integrated policies and public institutions for achieving the SDGs
18 September 2023
During the Sustainable Development Goal Summit on Monday 18 September, the ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, will address Leaders' Dialogue 4 on Strengthening integrated policies and public institutions for achieving the SDGs. Watch on ILO Live.
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Global initiative on decent work
ILO welcomes US-Brazil global initiative on decent work
21 September 2023
The U.S Brazil Partnership for Workers’ Rights aims to ensure safe and fair working conditions, promote a worker-centric transition to clean energy, ensure new technologies benefit workers, and eliminate workplace discrimination.