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109th International Labour Conference

From 7 to 19 June, Governments’, Workers’ and Employers’ representatives from 187 ILO Member States are coming together online to discuss world of work issues, including a human-centred recovery from the pandemic. Watch their plenary debates LIVE today from 13:00 to 16:00 (CEST-Geneva time), followed by a new episode of the ILC Daily Show focusing on the impact of the pandemic on vulnerable groups – including migrant workers – and what needs to be done to build back equal.

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Artists need social protection benefits adapted to their occupations

The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly hard on performing artists, who feel that they haven’t received adequate support. Antonio Perujo, a flamenco dancer from Geneva, Switzerland tells how he’s coped over the past year while unable to work.

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It takes a community to end child labour

Meet Peace Okebugwu, a project manager at the Beulah Future Leaders Foundation. She is using community education to help end child labour in Nigeria.

• ILO topic portal on child labour

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Child labour rises to 160 million – first increase in two decades

The International Labour Organization and UNICEF warn nine million additional children at risk as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.

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