News and events
2021
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ILO in action
An end to child labour and forced labour in Uzbekistan's cotton harvest
31 August 2021
Uzbekistan is the sixth largest producer of cotton in the world. Two million people pick the cotton every harvest. The ILO is working with the government, workers, employers and civic society to bring about an end to child labour and forced labour during the harvest.
2017
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Youth employment
ILO, LUKOIL extend partnership on youth employment
23 May 2017
“We have the unique opportunity to partner in order to scale-up action on youth employment and tackle this crisis head on,” said ILO Director-General Guy Ryder.