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Latest news on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the world of work plus a range of resources for journalists including, virtual press conferences, videos and contact information for interview requests.

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  1. © BBC News 2020

    BBC News

    Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'

    22 July 2020

  2. © THB BRAZIL 2020

    BBC News

    Coronavirus: Will women have to work harder after the pandemic?

    14 July 2020

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    Forbes

    How The Pandemic Is Negatively Impacting Women More Than Men, And What Has To Change

    13 July 2020

  4. © Reuters TV 2020

    Aljazeera

    Global leaders discuss coronavirus effect on jobs at UN summit

    08 July 2020

  5. CGTN Global Business

    Jobs outlook gloomy amid severe working hours loss during COVID-19

    03 July 2020

  6. © BNN Bloomberg 2020

    BNN Bloomberg

    Stranded at Sea in The Time of Corona

    14 June 2020

  7. Myanmar Times

    Myanmar signs minimum working age convention

    12 June 2020

  8. © Bangkok Post / Arnun Chonmahat 2020

    Bangkok Post

    Recovery plan must aid contract workers

    05 June 2020

  9. © The Star / JP 2020

    The Star

    Majority of SMEs in Indonesia halt operations, some close permanently: ILO survey

    04 June 2020

  10. The Guardian Nigeria

    ILO issues guidance for safe return to work amid COVID-19 pandemic

    04 June 2020