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ILO launches the 7th Global Media Competition on Labour Migration

Journalists are invited to submit their best stories on labour migration, especially those relating to domestic workers and the impact of COVID-19 on labour migration and fair recruitment.

• 2021 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration

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Tourism: An opportunity to rethink the future of the industry

ILO's Deputy Director-General, Martha Newton, took part in a virtual G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting on 4 May. Tourism has been among the hardest hit of all sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic. Women, youth, and workers in the informal economy are the most at risk from tourism sector job losses and business closures.

• ILO DDG statement: Protect workers and businesses in the tourism industry
• Briefing note: COVID-19 and the tourism sector

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Solidarity is key to our common survival and prosperity

In a statement issued to mark May Day, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, calls on workers, employers, governments, international organizations and all who are committed to building back better, to join forces to bring in a world of work with justice and dignity for all.

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The ILO calls for full respect of seafarers’ rights and for the vaccination of seafarers

Seafarers need COVID-19 vaccinations, wherever they are, to avoid delays and disruption in supply chains.

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