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The 109th International Labour Conference – An historic moment

For the first time in its 102 year history, the 109th Session of the International Labour Conference is being held virtually, reflecting changes imposed by the COVID-19 crisis. From 7 to 19 June, over 4000 delegates representing Governments, Workers’ and Employers’ from 187 ILO Member States will come together online to discuss world of work issues, including a human-centred recovery from the pandemic.

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New legislation in Qatar provides greater protection to workers from heat stress

Prohibited summertime working hours expanded by four weeks and annual health checks for workers introduced.

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Help educators now so they can help build a better future of work

Education workers need more support if they are to provide the additional learning needed for building a more resilient and sustainable recovery from the pandemic.

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Extend social protection to workers in the culture and creative sector

Lockdown measures led to the closure of theatres and cinemas, and the suspension or cancellation of movie, television and music productions. Many workers in the industry lost their jobs and had no social protection to help them. A new ILO study shows that extending social protection to the culture and creative sector is possible.

• Working paper: Social Protection in the Cultural and Creative Sector - Country Practices and Innovations
• Fact sheet: Extending social protection to the cultural and creative sector

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