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Real change needed for greater equality
World Day of Social Justice
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder calls for global solidarity to support the vaccine roll-out and economic and social recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, in his message for World Day of Social Justice.
- Event: World Day of Social Justice 2021: A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy
- COVID-19 and the world of work
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A circular economy can promote decent work
COVID-19 has shown that health, decent work and environmental sustainability are strongly linked. The principles of the circular economy – repair, re-use and recycle – are key to achieving sustainable supply chains and can help promote decent work.
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Where next for the automotive industry?
The automotive industry is faced with disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, trade disputes and a digital revolution, as well as concerns about the industry’s environmental footprint and working conditions in its complex supply chains. Representatives from governments, employers and workers in the automotive industry are meeting virtually this week at the ILO to discuss future challenges and opportunities including skills and training needs.
- Event: Technical meeting on the future of work in the automotive industry (15-19 February)
- COVID-19 and the world of work
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Protect the mental health of health and care workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
Health and care workers have been at the forefront of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year. It has resulted in heavier workloads and longer working hours, with insufficient time for rest and recuperation while continuously being exposed to the risk of infection. In addition, many face violence, harassment and stigmatization as they try to do their jobs. All this is taking a toll on health workers’ mental health and wellbeing.
- ILO-WHO brief: COVID-19: Occupational health and safety for health workers
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