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Turning labour standards into reality: 100 years of supervision
Since 1926, the ILO’s supervisory system has helped transform international labour standards into concrete progress for workers, employers and societies worldwide through independent expertise, tripartite dialogue and collective commitment.
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Social protection for people with disabilities: Cash benefits are not enough
Social protection policies in many countries perpetuate the misconception that disability is associated with “incapacity to work”. Why is it important to change them?
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What has changed for migrant workers in Qatar?
Recent labour reforms in Qatar have already improved the living conditions for hundreds of thousands of workers, though urgent additional efforts are needed to ensure all workers can benefit.
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Social justice for rural populations means prosperity for the planet
Rural areas’ potential is often overlooked, but with the right policies in place, they can be attractive places to work and live, and can have a significant role in creating decent jobs.
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The Rana Plaza disaster ten years on: What has changed?
Today, the garment industry is safer and the capacity of the Bangladeshi Government to oversee compliance is much stronger. But what challenges remain?
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How employment services can support a post-pandemic jobs recovery
If you are out of work looking for a job or an employer looking to fill a job vacancy, who can help? This InfoStory shows how employment services can help people respond to economic crisis.
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The value of essential work: World Employment and Social Outlook 2023
Key workers are essential for societies to function. This report calls for a revaluation of their work to reflect their social contribution, and for greater investment in key sectors.
How to achieve gender equality in global garment supply chains
Global supply chains are a key entry point for women to enter the formal workforce, but serious decent work deficits remain prevalent, including discrimination, violence and harassment.
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Collective bargaining for an inclusive, sustainable and resilient recovery
The COVID-19 crisis made the importance of collective bargaining even more evident. During the pandemic, collective bargaining was critical to protecting workers and enterprises.
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The gender gap in employment: What's holding women back?
Around the world, finding a job is much tougher for women than it is for men. When women do find jobs, these tend to be low-quality jobs. Explore the data behind the trends.
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Working from home: From invisibility to decent work
The laws that govern the labour market have not been designed with the home as a workplace in mind. What does this mean for workers and employers? How can we ensure decent work for homeworkers?
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Trade unions in transition: What will be their role in the future of work?
Globally, trade union membership has been going down over time, and with that trade unions’ ability to organize workers. Among all the possible scenarios for trade unions, which one is most likely?
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Making decent work a reality for domestic workers
Domestic workers provide essential services to millions of households around the world. They are also vital to the care economy. What progress has been made in improving their protection?
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The role of digital labour platforms in transforming the world of work
Can digital labour platforms create fair competition and decent jobs? Explore the ILO report's main findings and key data to find out about the platform economy's impact on workers and enterprises.
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Peace and resilience through decent work
Millions of people worldwide have lost their livelihoods due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, we are reminded that decent work is the foundation of resilient and peaceful societies.
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Wages and minimum wages in the time of COVID-19
What have been the pandemic’s impacts on workers’ wages? What key measures have governments and social partners taken to protect workers’ wages?
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Beyond the glass ceiling: Why businesses need women at the top
Women are better educated and more active in the labour force than ever. Yet despite these gains, their representation in top positions in business still lags behind that of men.
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The power of small: Unlocking the potential of SMEs
Explore this InfoStory to find out how the ILO is supporting small and medium enterprises to reach their full potential – and securing a better future of work for everyone.
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The win-win of disability inclusion
Employing people with disabilities makes good business sense for enterprises. Yet employment rates are low and many barriers to work still exist.
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History of the ILO: Laying the foundations of social justice
War, industrialization and revolution helped trigger the creation of the International Labour Organization. Learn about the ILO’s origins and its founding in 1919.