News
May 2023
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Sustainable food systems
Experts agree new guidelines to promote decent work in the agri-food sector
25 May 2023
More than one billion workers will benefit from the guidelines, which are based on the ILO’s instruments and Decent Work Agenda.
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ILO Monitor on the World of Work
ILO to release new report on the impact of mutually reinforcing crises on the world of work
25 May 2023
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Podcast
When race holds you back in the workplace
24 May 2023
Race discrimination in the workplace is a reality for many Black people, despite a multitude of ‘diversity and inclusion’ initiatives. Systemic racism, microaggressions and biases mean the world of work is far from being a level playing field, say the guests of the latest Future of Work podcast.
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12th ILO Caribbean Labour Ministers' Meeting
Tripartite efforts to achieving social justice will help solve Caribbean’s pressing challenges, says ILO Director-General
23 May 2023
A three-day meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers, organized in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO,) will outline priorities and actions for Caribbean development.
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Press release
Media accreditation at the 111th International Labour Conference
22 May 2023
The ILO’s annual International Labour Conference will take place at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva from 5–16 June 2023.
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News
ILO and European Commission agree new employment research to advance social justice
18 May 2023
The research aims to fill policy gaps and better communicate findings to policymakers and other stakeholders.
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News
Iraq invests in building a social security system that protects workers
17 May 2023
Iraq’s parliament votes for new social security law, introducing far-reaching reforms to the social security system for private-sector workers.
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News
ILO creates infrastructure jobs in earthquake-hit Syrian city
12 May 2023
An employment-intensive project creates decent jobs for community members affected by the earthquakes in the Syrian city of Aleppo, while rehabilitating infrastructure in damaged neighbourhoods.
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ILOSTAT Blog
Nurses and midwives: Overworked, underpaid, undervalued?
12 May 2023
In May, we recognize International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day, highlighting the important work of these healthcare professionals. However, nurses and midwives, mainly women, endure long hours and low pay. How can we enhance their working conditions and enable them to provide optimal care?
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The Global Governance Project
G7: The job ahead
12 May 2023
In an article ahead of the G7 Summit, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo says the G7’s support in overcoming the challenges of unequal labour markets will help to bring about action and investments in decent work for all – and help to drive shared economic growth.