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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. Building back better from the COVID-19 pandemic represents an opportunity to rethink the future of the tourism sector, including how it contributes to the lives of 300 million workers worldwide.

• 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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Digital refugee livelihoods and decent work

A rapidly expanding global digital economy harbours countless new opportunities for vulnerable refugee populations but it also poses a range of challenges and risks. A new ILO report explores the growing role of digital economies for refugees, including case studies from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

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