Publications on Equality and discrimination
November 2021
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International Labour Review, Centenary Collection (2021), No. 3
The International Labour Review and gender equality: The importance of women’s unpaid and paid work
19 November 2021
This introduction to the Centenary Issue of the International Labour Review (ILR) on women and gender equality reflects on the distinctive contributions included. It emphasizes the need to recognize the undervaluation of work that women have traditionally performed both in the home and in the labour market. It also highlights diverse efforts to remedy these intricately linked problems.
November 2015
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Extension of Social Security - Working Paper - ESS 51
Realising the Right to Social Security and the Right to Food. The contribution of national social protection floors towards food security and the realisation of the right to adequate food for all
30 November 2015
This paper identifies conceptual synergies and dissonances between food security and income security.
September 2015
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ESS Paper Series (SECSOC) - ESS 50
Long-term care (LTC) protection for older persons: A review of coverage deficits in 46 countries
24 September 2015
Due to the global demographic ageing, all countries are challenged by growing longterm care (LTC) needs for older persons. However, these needs are largely ignored and range very low on the policy agendas of most countries. This paper has developed global estimates on LTC protection of persons aged 65 and over.
November 2014
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Publication
Social protection global policy trends 2010-2015
17 November 2014
From fiscal consolidation to expanding social protection: Key to crisis recovery, inclusive development and social justice.
December 2011
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Publication
Assessment of the environment for the development of women's entrepreneurship in Cameroon, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda and Senegal
19 December 2011
Employment Sector - Employment Report No. 15
May 2011
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Publication
An Assessment of the Enabling Environment for Women's Enterprises in Lesotho
15 May 2011
Assessment Report
April 2011
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Publication
Global economic crisis, gender and employment: The impact and policy response
07 April 2011
Employment Working Paper No. 74
January 2011
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Publication
Selected Perspectives on the Enabling Environment for Women's Entrepreneurs in Malawi
31 January 2011
Assessment Report
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Publication
The Enabling Environment for Women in Growth Enterprises in Mozambique
15 January 2011
Assessment Report
December 2010
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Project documentation
Linking safety and health at work to sustainable economic development: Project outline
01 December 2010
Global project under the Swedish Partnership Programme