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March 2022
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Care at work
Greater investment in care could create almost 300 million jobs
07 March 2022
Plugging existing, significant, gaps in care services could generate almost 300 million jobs and create a continuum of care that would help to alleviate poverty, encourage gender equality, and support care for children and the elderly, says new ILO report released ahead of International Women’s Day.
October 2021
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Social protection and long term care for an ageing population
01 October 2021
The number of people over 70 is projected to rise to 10 per cent of the world’s population by 2050. Social protection is key to ensure older people’s well-being, dignity and rights, while also supporting their families. In addition to pensions, it is essential that better access to adequate long-term care is provided to meet older people’s needs.
September 2018
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International Day of Older Persons
ILO report shows progress on global pension coverage but benefits are low
28 September 2018
ILO calls on member States to ensure adequate pensions for all.
October 2015
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International Day of Older Persons
More than half of the world’s older persons lack quality long-term care
01 October 2015
A new ILO study reveals a global shortfall of 13.6 million care workers undermining the delivery of quality services to more than half of the world’s older persons.
September 2014
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International Day of Older Persons
"Extending pension coverage and ensuring effective access to health care for older persons is a priority"
30 September 2014
On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, underlines the need to address the demographic challenge through integrated employment promotion and social protection policies that build on the virtuous cycle of employment, social protection and development International Labour Organization.
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Social protection
Almost half the world’s older persons lack pensions
30 September 2014
ILO report says 52 per cent of older persons receive a pension, but levels are inadequate and the trend has been worsened by fiscal consolidation.