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Domestic work – Convention C189

10 years on, domestic workers still fight for equality and decent work

15 June 2021

On the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Domestic Workers’ Convention, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed continued vulnerabilities of domestic workers in the labour market.

COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

Minimum wages are key for a human-centred recovery from COVID-19

02 December 2020

The new ILO Global Wage Report 2020-2021 examines the evolution of real wages around the world, giving a unique picture of wage trends globally and by region. It shows that adequate minimum wages are key for a human-centred recovery from COVID-19 and beyond.

Equal pay

Prioritize pay equity in COVID-19 recovery

18 September 2020

The Equal Pay International Coalition says governments need to take action to close the pay gap between women and men.

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COVID-19 and gender equality

COVID-19: G7 nations need to get gender equality right for a better future for women at work

14 May 2020

Fighting deep-rooted gender inequality must be part of countries’ responses to the crisis, says high-level meeting on the role of women in the post-COVID future.

Media advisory

ILO evaluates impact of COVID-19 crisis on informal economy workers

06 May 2020

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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

Protect workers both now and after lockdowns ease, says ILO

28 April 2020

The International Labour Organization warns that without adequate safeguards for returning workers there could be a second wave of the virus.

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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

Protect workers both now and after lockdowns ease, says ILO

28 April 2020

The International Labour Organization warns that without adequate safeguards for returning workers there could be a second wave of the virus.