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April 2022
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Media advisory
ILO to release new report on future of work in Least Developed Countries
25 April 2022
March 2022
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Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions
Are we doing all we can to address ageing in the world of work?
11 March 2022
People are living longer than ever before in both developed and developing countries. And in both cases, older people either want to, or have to, keep working, often out of the realistic fear of falling into poverty. In this podcast Dorothea Schmidt-Klau, Senior Economist at the ILO’s Employment Policy Department, unpacks these trends in ageing in the world of work and how to address them.
February 2022
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World Day of Social Justice 2022
ILO Director-General’s message for World Day of Social Justice 2022
18 February 2022
On the occasion of World Day of Social Justice 2022, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, says international community has a rare chance that must not be missed to shape a recovery from COVID-19 that delivers social justice for people and protects the planet we all depend on.
January 2022
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International Day of Education
Educators and the changing world of education and work
24 January 2022
Effective lifelong learning and quality education for all is essential for a better future of work. If teachers, trainers and support workers are to fulfil this ambition they will need to master new technologies and learning techniques and receive support to deal with their expanded responsibilities.
December 2021
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Rural economy
With decent work and a sustainable model aquaculture could feed the world
20 December 2021
The lessons learnt from the COVID-19 crisis should encourage reforms towards a more sustainable and resilient aquaculture sector and food systems at large.
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ILO publication
Inclusive institutions and structures are needed to go beyond the “illusion” of diversity
09 December 2021
A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work where diversity is concerned say contributing authors of "The Future of Diversity", an ILO co-publication.
November 2021
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Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions
In the uneven recovery from the COVID-19 jobs crisis, women are being left behind
22 November 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world of work. A new ILO brief shows that the crisis in labour markets has had an uneven impact on women. In this podcast, Valeria Esquivel, Employment Policies and Gender specialist in the Employment, Labour Markets and Youth Branch of the ILO’s Employment Policy Department analyses the current challenges and what can be done to address them.
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Better Work
New joint ILO-IFC programme launched with support of EU in the apparel industry in Madagascar
03 November 2021
Industry leaders launched the Better Work Madagascar programme to transform the country’s apparel industry by improving working conditions and business productivity. The programme will contribute to the creation of decent employment and inclusive growth.
October 2021
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Energy transition
Renewable energy jobs have reached 12 million globally
21 October 2021
Ahead of COP26, a report by IRENA and ILO underscores the jobs potential of an ambitious climate strategy and calls for comprehensive policies in support of a just transition to a greener future.
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© Lisa Marie David / IMF 2022
Energy transition
IRENA and ILO work together for a just and inclusive transition to a sustainable energy future
18 October 2021
The organizations step up their efforts to work for a sustainable energy future that promotes decent work for all.