News
April 2020
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The world of work and COVID-19: How countries are responding
09 April 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll in many countries, the ILO is publishing a digest of the actions taken by its member States and their social partners, to lessen the impact on their economies and labour markets.
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ILO Launches Web Page Covering COVID-19 Country Policy Responses
08 April 2020
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Women health workers: Working relentlessly in hospitals and at home
07 April 2020
Women globally make up over 70 per cent of workers in health, including those working in care institutions. They are on the front line of the fight against COVID-19. As a result of the pandemic they are facing a double burden: longer shifts at work and additional care work at home.
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ILO: COVID-19 causes devastating losses in working hours and employment
07 April 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a catastrophic effect on working hours and earnings, globally. A new ILO report highlights some of the worst affected sectors and regions, and outlines policies to mitigate the crisis.
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ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the world of work. 2nd Edition
07 April 2020
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ILO defers International Labour Conference until 2021 due to COVID-19
06 April 2020
In view of the severe restrictions on travel and personal interaction implemented worldwide and the need to ensure the well-being of delegates and staff, the 109th session of the International Labour Conference will take place next year.
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Are there enough health workers?
03 April 2020
Countries’ capacities to recruit and retain health workers vary significantly across regions. This unequal distribution exacerbates inequities in access to health services.
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ILO to publish updated figures on employment impact of COVID-19
03 April 2020
March 2020
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2020 Report of the ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations is Released and Available in Turkish
31 March 2020
Report reflects technical and legislative analysis of the member states with focusing application of international labour standards at the country level with specific reference to observations provided by the constituents. Turkey has been assessed by the Committee with reference to 13 ILO Conventions which are of critical importance in terms of promoting core labour rights including right to organise, right to collective bargaining and strike, non-discrimination and gender equality and occupational health and safety.
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Activities on Ending Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture Organized in İstanbul and Şanlıurfa
31 March 2020
Within the framework of “An Integrated Model for the Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Turkey Project”* jointly implemented by International Labour Organization and the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services, Cross-sectoral Platform Meeting and training activity for women took place in January-March 2020.