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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

Protect the mental health of health and care workers in the COVID-19 pandemic

07 April 2021

Health and care workers have been at the forefront of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year. It has resulted in heavier workloads and longer working hours, with insufficient time for rest and recuperation while continuously being exposed to the risk of infection. In addition, many face violence, harassment and stigmatization as they try to do their jobs. All this is taking a toll on health workers’ mental health and wellbeing.

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The ILO at Work

24 March 2021

The ILO is the only tripartite UN agency that brings together government, employer and worker representatives from 187 Member States to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes to promote decent work for all women and men.

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The Transition to Formality Programme (KIGEP) grows apace

23 March 2021

Supporting companies to protect and create decent works, The Programme extends to cover thousands of new employees.

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Social protection for all extends with KIGEP

29 January 2021

The Transition to Formality Programme (KIGEP) is a flagship programme of the ILO Office for Turkey and implemented in close cooperation with the Social Security Institution. Established 3 years ago, and extended with the finance of Federal Republic of Germany through the KfW Development Bank, employers are supported to increase and retain formal employment and uphold access to social protection for their Syrian and Turkish workers.