News
January 2020
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Global Forum on Migration and Development
ILO: Employment policies are key to address the challenge of migration
24 January 2020
At the 12th Summit of the Global Forum in Ecuador, ILO stated that decent work deficits are one of the main causes of migratory movements. The ILO Regional Director a.i., Juan Hunt, recalled in his speech that most migration is directly or indirectly related to the world of work.
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World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2020
Insufficient paid work affects almost half a billion people, new ILO report shows
20 January 2020
A lack of decent work combined with rising unemployment and persisting inequality is making it increasingly difficult for people to build better lives through their work, according to the latest edition of the ILO’s global report on employment and social trends.
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Blog
Transition from school to work remains a difficult process for youth
17 January 2020
The ease or difficulty with which young people are able to transition from school to work has a lasting impact on their lives and labour market prospects.
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Blog
Gender equality in the workplace remains elusive
17 January 2020
ILOSTAT data show that progress is needed in many areas and in every region to achieve gender equality in the labour market.
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Media advisory
ILO to launch new report on global employment and social trends
13 January 2020
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Blog
I benefitted from migration, let others do so too
02 January 2020
All sides can benefit if migration is well-organized and governed, according to an economist who has personal experience of the costs and benefits.
December 2019
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Blog
100 statistics on the ILO and the labour market to celebrate the ILO Centenary
23 December 2019
100 years of the ILO also means 100 years of ILO's labour statistics to support the work of countries and organizations around the world in improving labour markets, and of course, to inform its own work. Celebrating the ILO Centenary is also celebrating progress in labour statistics.
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G7 Social High Level Meeting, Paris
Inequality compromises inclusive growth and social cohesion
19 December 2019
The ILO has called for countries to implement a range of measures to tackle inequality, in a joint statement with other international agencies attending the Paris G7 meeting.
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International Migrants Day
ILO announces winners of the 2019 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
18 December 2019
Winning entries provide outstanding and balanced reporting on fair recruitment and the future of labour migration.
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Blog
Are migrants also successful in the labour market?
18 December 2019
As migration draws increasing attention globally, what do we know about the millions of international migrant workers?