News
April 2021
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Our impact, their voices
Local communities benefiting from market linkages to agro-forestry areas in Timor-Leste
14 April 2021
The rural road project has benefited local communities, providing better access to markets, farms, public health, education and community services.
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Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank
COVID-19 strategies must invest in human-centred recovery, ILO tells World Bank/IMF
09 April 2021
Economic and social recovery from the pandemic will require policies that promote decent work, address poverty and inequalities, and encourage a green recovery, the ILO’s Director-General has said in statements to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s Spring Meetings.
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News
Building resilience and COVID-19 recovery for Lao PDR’s micro, small and medium enterprises
08 April 2021
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ILO with funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation launches new project promoting resilience and recovery of Lao PDR’s micro, small and medium enterprises.
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Women in STEM
Mentorship to encourage more female youth entering STEM sectors
07 April 2021
The ILO applies a mentorship programme in its training programme to encourage more female students enter and participate in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related sectors.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Protect the mental health of health and care workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
07 April 2021
Health and care workers have been at the forefront of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year. It has resulted in heavier workloads and longer working hours, with insufficient time for rest and recuperation while continuously being exposed to the risk of infection. In addition, many face violence, harassment and stigmatization as they try to do their jobs. All this is taking a toll on health workers’ mental health and wellbeing.
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International Day of Girls in ICT
From 9-5 to web development: Honey Sta Ana's story
01 April 2021
More women are finding exciting career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics (STEM) related occupations. In the Philippines, the J.P. Morgan-supported ILO Women in STEM programme has provided technical skills and job readiness skills training for women to pursue careers in information technology.
March 2021
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News
New ILO report on global employment policy tackles crisis challenges, charts path to hope and relief for millions of people
31 March 2021
A new ILO report, the “Global Employment Policy Review: Employment Policies for Inclusive Structural Transformation” examines current and persistent challenges in the labour market and provides a blueprint for forging new and innovative solutions to policy design and implementation, both during the current crisis and beyond.
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Press release
Japan and ILO to support environmental and socio-economic resilience of Sudan
31 March 2021
The Government of Japan has contributed US$ 1.9 million to the ILO’s dual response to recent flooding and the COVID-19 pandemic in Khartoum, Sudan.
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Video
Celebrity voices, true stories of modern slavery
31 March 2021
More than 50 countries have now ratified the ILO Forced Labour Protocol, meeting the target set for the 50 for Freedom campaign, which urges governments to take action on forced labour. Since the campaign was launched, a number of celebrity advocates have told the harrowing stories of people trapped in modern slavery in order to raise awareness of the issue. Listen to some of their stories.
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GB roundup
ILO Governing Body concludes its 341st session
30 March 2021
The March 2021 session of the ILO Governing Body ended on 27 March. ILO News discussed the key elements with Juan Llobera, Clerk of the Governing Body.
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COVID-19: Promoting skills development
ICT jobs are in demand and for everyone
30 March 2021
With a growing transformation of digitalization in Indonesia, everybody can enter the promising ICT sector. Having more people joining the digital workforce, it will bring positive impact to the national economy that benefits both industry and workers.
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Press release
Lanao del Sur launches biggest water system with ILO, Japan, MOLE
30 March 2021
A new water system built by community members under the ILO Japan Water and Sanitation Project connects six villages in Lanao del Sur to provide clean and safe water, promote decent work and contribute to peacebuilding in the Bangsamoro region amid COVID-19.
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© Engin Akyurt / Unsplash 2021
Decent work for all
How women are being left behind in the quest for decent work for all
29 March 2021
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals set out a shared vision to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030. Will the pandemic reverse progress in advancing decent work for all as prescribed under Goal 8? It seems likely, at least for women.
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© Marc A. Hermann / MTA 2021
COVID-19 and maritime and air transport
Seafarers and aircrew need priority COVID-19 vaccination
26 March 2021
UN organizations issue joint call for seafarers and aircrew to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination.
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Press release
UN Philippines rallies behind govt's Jobs Summit to address record-high unemployment
26 March 2021
UN Philippines commits support for Government to address Philippine unemployment which, at 10.4 per cent, is the highest the country has seen in 15 years.