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Navigating hardship: Lebanon's agricultural workers in the absence of social protection
The story of Tony Al Hazoury and his struggle for a decent life
Social protection
Timor-Leste launches its Social Security Portal
The Government of Timor-Leste, with support from the ILO, launches its Social Security Portal in three languages, providing easy access to information to all people of Timor-Leste.
ILO report
High unemployment rates to worsen despite optimistic economic outlook in Arab States
While many economies in the Arab States region continue their post-pandemic recovery, recovery of the labour market lags behind, requiring concerted efforts to intensify diversification and to create jobs in more resilient sectors, a new ILO report...
Basic social protection
1.4 billion children globally missing out on basic social protection, according to latest data
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.
The Government of Lebanon Launches its First National Social Protection Strategy
Transformative potential of public works programme in Iraq’s Ninewa Governorate
With the support of the EU, the ILO and Iraq’s Ministry of Planning held a tripartite discussion to establish the foundations for developing a strategic public works programme in the Ninewa Governorate.
ILO-trained outreach officials boost social security registration among wage workers in Jordan
The capacity-building initiative supports the extension of social security rights of Jordanian and non-Jordanian workers–including refugees
Navigating hardship: Lebanon's agricultural workers in the absence of social protection
No rest in old age. The story of Chawki Boustani, who is still farming at 91
Anguilla conducts social security study as part of plans to widen coverage for informal sector
Recent series of focus group discussions identify root causes behind barriers to participation.
Grenada social protection diagnostic prepares country for expansion of coverage to informal workers and economic units
Process designed to understand and overcome challenges that limit participation.
Social protection
New training package equips Viet Nam Women Union to advocate for more gender-responsive social protection policies
Gaps in Viet Nam's social protection exist, placing women at a disadvantage. The ILO and Viet Nam Women Union’s new online training package equips union workers at the central and grassroots level to fight for policies that ensure equal security for...
Advancing social protection for migrant workers in the GCC countries: New ambition emerges from discussion at the Global Forum for...
Officials, experts and partners participated in ILO-led conversation exploring pathways toward the progressive extension of social protection to migrant workers in the Gulf region.
ILO and Jordan’s Vocational Training Corporation agree to recognize the prior experience of 1,000 beneficiaries
The program aims to issue accredited certificates for Jordanian and Syrian informal workers in various economic sectors in Jordan.
Global accelerator
Viet Nam strongly committed to become a pathfinder country of the Global accelerator
New resolution showcases a clear will of Viet Nam to become a pathfinder country of the Global accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.
Privatizing coverage: Emerging threats to universal healthcare in Lebanon
Press release
ILO and C.I.PRE.S join forces to accelerate social protection coverage in Africa
The ILO Regional Office for Africa and the C.I.PRE.S. have signed an agreement to cooperate and share their expertise in increasing social protection coverage in Africa.
Statement
Employment injury insurance in Bangladesh: bridging social security in cases of tragedy
Employment injury schemes can be a bridging solution for social security in cases of tragedies such as the Rana Plaza building collapse and the Tazreen fire.
Occupational safety and health
Bangladesh’s progress in occupational health and safety could be leveraged to address workplace violence and harassment
Occupational Safety and Health frameworks are proving to be effective means of preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the world of work, a new ILO report says.
Social Protection
ILO, China and EU continue collaboration in promoting universal social protection in China
Social experiment on care economy
Women work 100 hours per week but still consider unproductive: Magdalene-ILO Care work social experiment
What happens if you are paid to do care work that you usually do at home?
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