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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.
April 2020
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COVID-19: Relying on social dialogue for solutions
The COVID-19 crisis: A wake-up call to strengthen social protection systems
24 April 2020
Countries with effective health and social protection systems are better prepared to respond to the pandemic.
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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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.
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Media advisory
International Day of Older Persons: ILO to issue a policy paper on pensions
24 September 2014
October 2008
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Gender
ILO Gender Equality campaign highlights need for rights, jobs and social security for older women and men
01 October 2008
Despite increasing international attention to ageing societies and older persons, in many societies, older persons and especially older women, still face age discrimination in the workplace and lack access to rights, jobs and social security, the International Labour Office said today on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons.