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111th session of the International Labour Conference

Government, employer and worker delegates from the ILO's 187 Member States will tackle a wide range of issues, including: a just transition towards sustainable and inclusive economies, quality apprenticeships, and labour protection. A high-level World of Work Summit on Social justice for all will take place on the 14 and 15 June.

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ILO Director-General – Why we need greater social justice

The ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F Houngbo, explains why a greater emphasis on social justice is essential for a sustainable recovery, and why we need a Global Coalition for Social Justice to ensure that the necessary measures and actions are integrated throughout all levels of policy-making.

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Social justice for rural populations means prosperity for the planet

With almost half of the world’s population living in rural areas, rural economies can help eradicating extreme poverty, ensuring food security and creating decent jobs. To make this happen, rural areas must be revitalized – but how?

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Mutually reinforcing crises have worsened the global employment divide

International cooperation aimed at bolstering jobs and social protection can help tackle growing disparities between high and low-income countries.

• Report: ILO Monitor on the world of work. Eleventh edition

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