News
March 2010
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Crisis response
ILO seminar on ways out of the jobs crisis
26 March 2010
While the massive increase in unemployment due to the global economic crisis has left some countries reeling from joblessness and recession, others – including for the first time some less-developed and emerging economies – have experienced a much quicker and smoother recovery process.
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News
Report form for the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (PDF format)
23 March 2010
The present report form is for the use of countries which have ratified the Convention. It has been approved by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, in accordance with article 22 of the ILO Constitution (GB.307/10/2(Rev.), March 2010)
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Working Party on the Social Dimension of Globalization
UNDP Administrator Helen Clark says ILO Global Jobs pact “paves the way” for economic recovery
22 March 2010
United Nations Development Programme Administrator (UNDP) Helen Clark said the ILO Global Jobs Pact “paves the way” for countries seeking a “fair and just” way out of the global recession.
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Sectoral impact of the crisis
Economic sectors at a glance: Economic recovery yet to be translated into jobs (Q&A)
19 March 2010
The path for labour markets to return to pre-crisis levels remains long and signs of recovery in the economy are yet to be translated into jobs, says a new study by the ILO. The paper also shows how job losses are unequally distributed across regions and economic sectors, and between developed and developing countries. ILO Online spoke with Elizabeth Tinoco, Director of the ILO Sectoral Activities Department.
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Working Party on the Social Dimension of Globalization
UNDP Administrator to address the ILO on the global jobs crisis
19 March 2010
UNDP Administrator Helen Clark will address the ILO Governing Body on Monday, 22 March to discuss the ILO’s Global Jobs Pact and policy issues concerning employment in countries affected by the global economic crisis. The meeting will be followed by a conference organized by the ILO International Institute for Labour Studies (IILS) on “Overcoming the Global Jobs Crisis: what do we know about experiences that work?”.
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Labour inspection
Labour inspection in Europe: fighting undeclared work and trafficking
12 March 2010
Europe’s labour inspectors face daunting challenges. They not only try to ensure decent working conditions, but also contribute to the fight against trafficking and undeclared work. ILO Online has set up a series of questions and answers about a new ILO report intended to help experts in EU countries share good practices and develop common policy guidelines for labour inspection and undeclared work.
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Decent Work Country Programme
Decent Work in India - A triumph of enterprise: Sitabai’s story
09 March 2010
Last month, the ILO’s tripartite partners in India – the government, employers and workers – formally adopted a Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP for India). The new programme will focus on enhanced opportunities for productive work for women and men, particularly for youth and vulnerable groups. The experience of a worker in Madhya Pradesh province illustrates what the ILO Decent Work Agenda can mean for workers in the vast country.
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News
ILO study explores how workplaces are helping with childcare to allow more women to remain in paid employment
08 March 2010
A new study by the International Labour Office (ILO) says shortfalls in childcare for pre-school as well as school-age children have important implications for working parents, employers and societies as a whole.
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International Women’s Day
Small Premiums, Long-term Benefits: Why Poor Women Need Microinsurance
05 March 2010
15 years have passed since the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing decided on a global platform for action on gender equality and women’s empowerment. For poor women in developing countries, microinsurance coverage is an important safety net, providing a powerful tool to protect their households and productive assets. ILO Online reports from Kenya where microinsurance represents a new frontier of economic and social development.
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International Women’s Day 2010
More women choosing to work, but gender equality remains a long way off
05 March 2010
Despite signs of progress in gender equality over the past 15 years, there is still a significant gap between women and men in terms of job opportunities and quality of employment, according to a new report by the International Labour Office.