News
April 2014
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Rights and dignity at the heart of development
11 April 2014
An assessment of the ICPD Programme of Action shows many gains but persistent challenges remain in addressing population dynamics, accessing health services, migration and the enjoyment of basic rights.
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Transitioning from informality to the formal economy: realizing decent work for all
02 April 2014
The informal economy thrives in a context of high unemployment, underemployment, poverty, gender inequality and precarious work. How can we get to decent work from here?
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Delivering as one: Social Protection Floors
01 April 2014
The UN Development Group has expressed its support for a longstanding system-wide initiative to improve development cooperation to expand national social protection floors.
March 2014
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Gender inequalities persist as deadline for MDGs draws near
19 March 2014
The situation for many women and girls has only worsened as a result of the crisis. Can social protection measures offer a way out?
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Leaving no one behind: the role of social protection
17 March 2014
The Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals has now recognized focus areas to guide the upcoming agenda. What role can social protection floors play in realizing the priorities identified?
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Gender equality and women’s empowerment a global priority
13 March 2014
The 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women sharpens it focus on challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls.
February 2014
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Accelerating economic growth: Fiscal consolidation versus employment-friendly policies
20 February 2014
Austerity measures in advanced economies have depressed aggregate demand and slowed growth, while failing to bring down high levels of public debt. Is there another way?
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Green and decent jobs go hand in hand
13 February 2014
Officials from Indonesia, Germany, Brazil and several UN agencies including the ILO have met to discuss the future of jobs in a greener, more sustainable global economy.
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Economic recovery producing profits, not jobs
06 February 2014
A weak global recovery has failed to create jobs, but is yielding considerable profits for many businesses, a new report says.
December 2013
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Lessons and livelihoods emerge from disaster in the Philippines
17 December 2013
On 16 December, ECOSOC convened a meeting of UN member states, agencies and other relief organizations to discuss the international response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
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Adapting and balancing the three dimensions of sustainable development
06 December 2013
As the fifth session of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals closes, greater focus is placed on a more progressive greening of familiar development activities.
November 2013
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The Future of Work in 2030
12 November 2013
Experts at the United Nations have analyzed employment trends and the promise of new technologies to assess policy options and plan for the future of the world of work.
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Can trade liberalization and social progress go hand-in-hand?
12 November 2013
A new report by the ILO says trade agreements with labour provisions have increased significantly in the last two decades, which may provide more comprehensive commitments to enhancing workers’ rights.
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UN Economic and Social Council set to tackle new sustainable development agenda
07 November 2013
The United Nations Economic and Social Council has embarked on a timely slate of far-reaching reforms that will make it a stronger, more issues-oriented body.
October 2013
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Implementing a post-2015 framework through social protection floors
14 October 2013
Development leaders discuss implementation in Korea and consider the role social protection floors can play in realizing the post-2015 development objectives.
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Empowering migrant domestic workers
07 October 2013
During the UNGA high-level dialogue on migration, UN member states and others discuss how to tackle abuses against migrant domestic workers through ILO Convention 189 and effective partnerships for implementation.
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UN Member states call for emphasis on full employment and decent work in more equitable post-2015 development agenda
05 October 2013
At the UNGA high level events on the MDGs and sustainable development, member states lauded the achievements made towards reducing poverty, but say too many still left behind.
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Social protection can help fill gaps left by the Millennium Development Goals
02 October 2013
A meeting of high-level ministers and ambassadors in New York has examined how social protection floors can combat inequality and promote inclusive growth in the post-2015 era.
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How can greening urban transport generate jobs and promote sustainable development?
01 October 2013
An affordable, green and efficient transportation sector may help provide workers better access to jobs, while lessening their carbon footprint and boosting productivity.
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A vision for the future of work
01 October 2013
ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, spoke at Cornell University's Worker Institute to address challenges facing the organization and the future world of work.