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Challenges and opportunities of digitalization

Follow the special session of the ILO Governing Body on the challenges and opportunities of digitalization, including artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic management, for the world of work. The discussion, involving prominent experts, aims to inform the Governing Body of the latest developments and provide ideas for further research and discussion.

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New ILO policy brief calls for domestic workers to be included in care policies to ensure their rights at work

Domestic workers play an integral and increasing role in care provision but lack access to labour rights and social protection. Governments and social partners need to act.

• Podcast: Is domestic work care work?
• Replay: Celebrate International Women’s Day 2024

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Tackling gender segregation: How a new policy tool can finally help bring about change

In the world of work, men and women are often “segregated” by their type of work, one main reason that women suffered more job losses during the COVID-19 crisis than men. Now, a joint program of UN Women and the ILO has developed a new tool to help policymakers rethink the design of sectoral policies and make informed decisions on where to invest to have a greater impact on gender equality.

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ILO Governing Body to discuss digitization in the world of work, progress on social justice

The 350th session of the ILO’s Governing Body will look at the challenges and opportunities created by digitalization and receive a progress report on the Global Coalition for Social Justice. The two-week meeting will also look at work related to a new social contract and review a number of country reports.

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