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October 2022
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World teachers day
The transformation of education begins with teachers
05 October 2022
Joint Message from Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization, Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, Ms Catherine Russell, Executive Director, UNICEF, Mr David Edwards, General Secretary, Education International for World Teachers’ Day.
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Article
The Social and Solidarity Economy as an agent of social innovation in Africa
03 October 2022
An ILO research report on the contribution of SSE to social innovation in Africa is now available in English and French
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News
Social justice and equality will be at the heart of my mandate, says new ILO Director-General
03 October 2022
As he takes up his new position, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo talks about his background, his priorities and his vision for the ILO and the world of work.
September 2022
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Statement
Address by ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo during the ceremony for transfer of office
30 September 2022
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Statement
Address by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder during the ceremony for the transfer of office at the ILO
30 September 2022
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Video
ILO's financial education training brings sustainability for refugee and host led businesses in Kenya
30 September 2022
Hilda Thuo, Livelihoods Officer, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Certified Financial Education Trainer, shares how the ILO module on Financial Education has been useful for developing resilience of refugee and host community led small businesses in Kakuma, Kenya.
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UNGA resolution on human rights
UN General Assembly recognizes human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment
29 September 2022
Moustapha Kamal Gueye, Head of the ILO’s Green Jobs Unit and Tim de Meyer, Senior Adviser in the NORMES Department, explain the broader implications of the new UNGA resolution declaring a clean, healthy and sustainable environment to be a universal human right.
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Article
Using technology to eliminate forced labour on the ocean
26 September 2022
An ILO roundtable discussion raises important questions on the use of digital innovation to fight forced labour in fishing
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Article
Helping young entrepreneurs to formalize their businesses in Nigeria (summary)
26 September 2022
Insights from a business formalization coach
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Article
Despite some improvements needed, Indonesia’s unemployment benefit helps laid-off workers during the transition period
26 September 2022
The ILO continues to support initiatives taken by the Indonesian government to improve its unemployment benefit programme (JKP). Two workers shared their stories participating in the JKP programme.