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December 2021
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International Labour Conference
Calls for increased action on inequalities and skills end second session of 109th International Labour Conference
13 December 2021
The second and final session of the 109th International Labour Conference has concluded with a call from Member States for the ILO to develop new strategies to tackle inequalities and boost skills and life-long learning.
November 2021
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Video
Skills and lifelong learning: Four key questions at the International Labour Conference
23 November 2021
Skills and lifelong learning have become ever more important as the world of work transforms rapidly, including due to changes caused by the COVID-19 crisis. The issue will be discussed during the second segment of the 109th International Labour Conference. Find out about the four key questions on skills that will be examined at the Conference.
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Media advisory
109th International Labour Conference to resume
18 November 2021
Inequalities and skills for lifelong learning will be the key discussions during the second part of this year’s ILC.
May 2021
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© Phil Roeder 2022
Education sector
Help educators now so they can help build a better future of work, says ILO
24 May 2021
Education workers need more support if they are to provide the additional learning needed for building a more resilient and sustainable recovery from the pandemic.
November 2020
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Press release
Skills and lifelong learning critical for all workers
18 November 2020
A new guide addresses the challenges facing workers needing to update their skills and embark on lifelong learning.
October 2020
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© ILO 2022
Social dialogue
Social dialogue crucial to tackling impact of COVID-19
20 October 2020
Agreements between governments, employers and workers help protect workers, businesses and economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says.
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© SIM USA 2022
Education and skills
ILO and UNICEF MOU to strengthen skills and lifelong learning
09 October 2020
The collaboration between the two agencies aims to improve the employability of young people and help the transition from school to work.
May 2020
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© Scott Lewis 2022
Blog
How to ensure older workers fully participate in the recovery after the pandemic
25 May 2020
Older workers are a valuable resource for enterprises yet recent history has shown that many are at risk of losing their jobs following crisis and recession.
June 2019
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Day 5: 108th International Labour Conference - Thematic Forum
Life-long learning for a brighter future of work
14 June 2019
A forum held as part of the International Labour Organization’s annual conference, which this year marks the ILO’s Centenary, explored the link between jobs, skills and the policy reforms needed to support the labour market of the future.
January 2019
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Blog
Skills for the future: Learning to learn through technology is the new skills visa
17 January 2019
People say “seeing is believing”, but that’s wrong. The truth is, “I will see it when I believe it”.