Thematic analysis and practical advice
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Social Protection Spotlight COVID-19
24 June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic represents a major public health challenge and is having serious economic and social impacts on origin, transit and destination countries, as well as on migrant workers and their families and on businesses and their operations.
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UNTFSSE statement on “What role for the Social and Solidarity Economy in the post COVID-19 crisis recovery?”
23 June 2020
Produced by the members and observers of the UNTFSSE, the statement reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of the social and solidarity economy in post COVID-19 recovery.
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Sustainable migration policies needed to help migrants and businesses during pandemic
23 June 2020
Migrant workers are particularly affected by the economic and social crisis, which has put many jobs and businesses under threat, says Roberto Suarez Santos, Secretary-General of the International Organization of Employers. He calls for sustainable migration policies and says social dialogue is key to finding the right solutions.
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Migrant workers deserve equal treatment during COVID-19 pandemic
22 June 2020
It has never been more important to focus on the rights of migrant workers than during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Sharan Burrow, Secretary General of the International Trade Union Confederation.
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Managing work-related psychosocial risks during the COVID-19 pandemic
22 June 2020
The purpose of this guide is to provide employers and managers with key elements to consider when assessing psychosocial risks and implementing preventive measures to protect the health and well-being of workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Protecting the rights at work of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons during the COVID-19 pandemic
19 June 2020
Recommendations for Policy-makers and Constituents
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A world of work free from violence and harassment
19 June 2020
One year ago, governments and employers’ and workers’ organizations from across the world took action to end violence and harassment in the world of work by adopting the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (No. 190) and its accompanying Recommendation (No. 206). Now is the time for all countries to make this right a reality for all by ratifying this international treaty and creating a world of work free from violence and harassment.
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Delivering income and employment support in times of COVID-19: Integrating cash transfers with active labour market policies
18 June 2020
This brief examines how income support and active labour market policies can come together to improve workers' prospects in times of COVID-19, particularly in emerging and developing countries. It identifies the characteristics that determined the success of such polices in the past, and discusses how they can be adapted to today’s pandemic to contribute to rebuilding employment opportunities.
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country-study
16 June 2020
This rapid assessment considers the likely impact of the COVID crisis on enterprises and livelihoods and incomes of workers – regular and non-regular, protected and unprotected. It checks the policy responses to the economic crisis and examines initiatives to protect both enterprises and workers, especially the most vulnerable.
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Impact of the COVID-19 crisis on loss of jobs and hours among domestic workers
15 June 2020
The ILO estimates that, in the early stages of the pandemic, on 15 March 2020, 49.3% of domestic workers were significantly impacted. This figure peaked at 73.7% on 15 May, before reducing to 72.3% on 4 June.
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Joint message from the ILO and UNICEF to mark the World Day Against Child Labour
12 June 2020
The 2020 World Day Against Child Labour focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on Child Labour, while looking forward to the International Year on the Elimination of Child Labour, 2021. On the occasion of the World Day, a joint ILO-UNICEF paper entitled “COVID-19 and child labour: A time of crisis, a time to act” has been released. The paper looks at some of the main ways through which the pandemic is likely to affect progress towards the eradication of child labour.
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COVID-19 and the world of work: Ensuring no one is left behind in the response and recovery
09 June 2020
This brief is part of a series on leaving no one behind in the context of COVID-19 and the world of work. It provides an overview of specific groups that risk being left behind: people with disabilities, indigenous and tribal peoples, people living with HIV, and migrant workers.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting over 37 million people living with HIV globally, already disadvantaged by stigma, discrimination and marginalization. The majority of people living with HIV are of working age. Their health and livelihood needs must not be compromised. The pledge of “leaving no one behind” – underpinning the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – must guide the world of work response.
08 June 2020
Part of the ILO series on leaving no one behind in COVID-19 and the world of work, this brief describes the impact of the pandemic on people living with HIV and makes recommendations for a COVID-19 response and recovery in the world of work that is inclusive of people living with HIV.
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What are the policy solutions to the COVID-19 youth employment crisis?
08 June 2020
Even in the best of times, young people faced a tough situation in the labour market. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic they were around three times more likely to be unemployed than adults. The crisis now threatens to exacerbate existing inequalities within and between countries.
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COVID-19 and the World of Work: Ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities at all stages of the response
05 June 2020
Many persons with disabilities come into the COVID-19 crisis already facing significant exclusion in all areas of the world of work. The pandemic and resulting economic shocks increase the vulnerability of persons with disabilities to further inequalities. The new ILO brief points out what needs to be done to make the socio-economic response inclusive of persons with disabilities and also addresses issues related to containment measures and the long-term recovery.
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On World Environment Day, ILO calls to build back better post-COVID-19
05 June 2020
World Environment Day 2020 falls in the midst of the worst human crisis of modern times. It reminds us that even as we work to get past COVID-19, we cannot delay action on Climate Change and environmental sustainability. Building back better means building back green.
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Green recovery from COVID-19
05 June 2020
As governments respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the multiple links between human health, the environment and employment have become evident. With more and better jobs, healthy and resilient societies, the future of work can meet the needs of the future generation.
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COVID-19 and the World of Work: Ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities at all stages of the response
04 June 2020
Many persons with disabilities come into the COVID-19 crisis already facing significant exclusion in all areas of the world of work. The pandemic and resulting economic shocks increase the vulnerability of persons with disabilities to further inequalities. The new ILO brief points out what needs to be done to make the socio-economic response inclusive of persons with disabilities and also addresses issues related to containment measures and the long-term recovery.
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The effects of COVID‑19 on trade and global supply chains
03 June 2020
The purpose of this brief is to provide an analysis of the near-term effects of the COVID‑19 pandemic on enterprises and workers engaged in trade and GSC-related activities and to explore the medium and long-term implications of the pandemic on supply-chain sustainability and implications for the world of work.
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COVID-19 and the world of work: A focus on indigenous and tribal peoples
03 June 2020
Drawing on new ILO data, this brief analyses the vulnerabilities of indigenous and tribal peoples in the COVID-19 context and identifies urgent and continuing actions to ensure their access to decent work and social protection, as part of the unfolding COVID-19 response and recovery.