Resources on social protection
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Launch of the EU-China Project “Improving China’s Institutional Capacity towards Universal Social Protection”
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EU, ILO and Chinese Ministry of Human resources partner to promote universal social protection in China
18 December 2019
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Improving social protection for internal migrant workers in China
12 December 2019
The report further argues that the social security coordination mechanism used among EU Member States could be a useful reference for China. It suggests to: 1) enhance the centralized management of social security funds at the national level; 2) eliminate household registration restrictions to allow migrant workers to register in the social security schemes for urban and rural residents at the place of employment; 3) upgrade the social security information system; and, 4) improve the efficiency of the transfer of social security records and benefits between provinces.
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The Republic of Djibouti passes a law on the social and solidarity economy (SSE)
10 December 2019
The new law was adopted to promote the development of SSE organizations as a means of extending social protection and eradicating poverty in Djibouti.
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ILO's Youth Hub
09 December 2019
The Youth Hub of the ILO is an ad hoc platform to connect ILO’s youth to each other, develop skills and competencies and make their voices heard at the top level of organization. This space is meant to give the organization's youngest staff the opportunity to share their ideas empowering their creativity and contributing to a forward-looking and sustained international action.
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ILO GBDN-China celebrates progress in 2019
06 December 2019
Over the year 2019, the member companies of the Global Business and Disability Network - China Chapter (GBDN-China) have increased the number of employees with disabilities in their workforce.
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Maternity income protection in Southern and Eastern Africa. From concept to practice
02 December 2019
This publication is part of a collaboration of the ILO with the Eastern and Central Africa Social Security Association (ECASSA) to encourage the move from employer liability systems to social insurance based systems and to provide universal and comprehensive coverage.
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Foreign workers in Malaysia are covered and entitled to the same work-related injury benefits as the national workers
29 November 2019
As of 1 January 2019, foreign workers’ in Malaysia are covered and entitled to the same work-related injury benefits as the national workers aiming to advance towards equal treatment of migrant workers and national workers.
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HIV self-testing at workplaces in Zimbabwe
29 November 2019
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) of Zimbabwe, together with ILO, UNITAID, Populations Services International (PSI) and the National Aids Council (NAC), have implemented a HIV Self Testing (HIV/ST) initiative in ten companies. The companies cover the mining, power, beverages and cement industries, and have a total workforce of over 47,000 people. All companies were already engaged in ILO’s VCT@WORK Initiative.
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The Forgotten Origins of Paid Family Leave
29 November 2019