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Global unemployment rate set to increase in 2024 while growing social inequalities raise concerns, says ILO report
GENEVA (ILO News) – Labour markets have shown surprising resilience despite deteriorating economic conditions, but recovery from the pandemic remains uneven as new vulnerabilities and multiple crises are eroding prospects for greater social justice, according to a new International Labour…
ILO to analyze major advancements and opportunities in labour performance in Latin America and the Caribbean
Over 20 speakers from different countries in the region will participate in a technical symposium, convened by the ILO, to reflect on key themes that are shaping both the present and future of work. News | 14 November 2023 To…
World Employment and Social Outlook: Ensure decent work for key workers, says ILO
GENEVA (ILO News) – Countries need to improve the working conditions and earnings of key workers – who were essential during the COVID-19 crisis – to fully reflect their contribution to society and their importance in the daily functioning of…
ILO launches innovative platform to strengthen policy action for full employment
GENEVA (ILO News) – A new web-based platform that provides easy access to cutting-edge employment policy expertise has been launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The Employment Policy Action Facility (EPAF), is a comprehensive platform that brings together the ILO’s latest…
WHO and ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work
GENEVA (ILO News) – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have called for concrete action to address mental health concerns in the working population. An estimated 12 billion workdays are lost annually due to depression…
ILO launches the 2022 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) is launching the eighth edition of its annual Global Media Competition. Its aim is to recognize fair and balanced reports that contribute to the elimination of xenophobia and discrimination against migrant workers….
Labour Overview 2022: Low growth and global crisis slow job recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean
(ILO News) – Latin America and the Caribbean have seen a significant recovery in employment following the COVID-19 pandemic, but the region’s labour markets face a complex and uncertain future that could be marked in 2022 by rising unemployment, informality and increasing…
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ILO: Redouble efforts for gender equality at work in Latin America and the Caribbean
In the region there are persistent gaps: lower labour participation, higher unemployment and informality, lower wages. The future of work requires taking steps to advance towards equality, said the Regional Director of the ILO on the occasion of International Women’s…
ILO to launch new gender report for International Women’s Day
1 March 2019 — GENEVA (ILO News) – A new report on global gender equality issues will be launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on 7 March, the eve of International Women’s Day (IWD). The report, A quantum leap for…
WESO 2019 Trends: Poor working conditions are main global employment challenge
GENEVA (ILO News) – Poor quality employment is the main issue for global labour markets, with millions of people forced to accept inadequate working conditions, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO). New data gathered for…
