Promotional materials
2020
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Global wages in times of COVID-19
02 December 2020
Global wage trends have suffered from massive downward pressure due to COVID-19, according to a new ILO report. Women and low-paid workers' wages have been particularly hard it by the crisis.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Minimum wages are key for a human-centred recovery from COVID-19
02 December 2020
The new ILO Global Wage Report 2020-2021 examines the evolution of real wages around the world, giving a unique picture of wage trends globally and by region. It shows that adequate minimum wages are key for a human-centred recovery from COVID-19 and beyond.
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World AIDS Day
A tireless fighter against HIV stigma
01 December 2020
Baby Rivona Nasution has dedicated her life to fighting stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV in Indonesia. She actively promotes their right to contribute to every aspect of life, including the right to decent work.
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Highlights video: How employment and decent work can contribute to peace and social cohesion in the time of COVID-19
30 November 2020
Video summarizing the main messages of the virtual event held on 28 September 2020
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Backstage at the virtual ILO Governing Body
20 November 2020
The ILO’s first virtual Governing Body meeting wrapped up its 340th session on 14 November. Take a look behind the scenes at how this historic meeting was put together.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
How Sustainable Enterprises can be part of the Post COVID-19 Response
19 November 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and devastating impact on micro, small, and medium enterprises. To re-build economies that are more resilient and create productive, decent employment, policymakers will have to put in place reforms that are especially conducive for MSMEs.
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Video
COVID-19: How to end violence and harassment in the world of work?
12 November 2020
Some of the necessary emergency measures adopted to suppress the transmission of covid-19 have exposed and exacerbated various forms of violence and harassment in the world of work. How can unions eradicate violence and harassment in the workplace during and after the COVID-19 pandemic? Here's a video to get you started...
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Fundamental rights for a better future of work
12 November 2020
Core work-related rights and principles can play a vital role in recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and help build a better, more equitable, world of work, says a new ILO report.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Investment in care workers is critical now and beyond COVID-19
05 November 2020
The home and institution-based care sector is facing severe challenges in many countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sustainable investments in health and social care systems, workforces, and in decent working conditions are needed to ensure preparedness and resilience in times of crisis and beyond.
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COVID-19: Pandemic in the World of Work
How social dialogue is making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
23 October 2020
A new ILO study shows that most ILO member States made extensive use of "peak-level" social dialogue to shape their emergency measures for mitigating the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ILO at Expo 2020
A post-COVID-19 recovery must be a green recovery
21 October 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the world of work. “A recovery from the COVID-19 crisis must be a green recovery, one that builds a better world for people and planet, ensuring a just transition for all, leaving no one behind,” said ILO expert on green jobs Moustapha Kamal Gueye at the Pre-Expo Climate Change and Biodiversity Week.
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World Statistics Day
Connect the world with data we can trust
20 October 2020
The COVID-19 crisis underlines the importance of having data we can trust, says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder in a statement to mark World Statistics Day.
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Video
Staying productive without stigma
16 October 2020
The video narrates the working journey of Fahri, demonstrating his competency as a productive worker just like any other workers. The video also demonstrates the importance of non-discriminatory policies and inclusive workplaces to provide greater access to people with HIV to employment.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
ILO releases checklist to protect the health and safety of miners during COVID-19
14 October 2020
The mining industry plays a critical role in global supply chains and economic development. To support the sector during the #COVID-19 pandemic, the ILO has released a checklist of sector-specific guidance to keep miners and mines safe.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
COVID-19 exposes food retailers as frontline workers
14 October 2020
Food retail and grocery store workers have become essential to the economy’s survival and to guaranteeing food security and safety for the population. These workers, working in a labour-intensive sector now considered essential, are in many cases low-skilled workers receiving low wages and inadequate social security benefits.
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World Teachers’ Day
Decent work for teachers is essential to build back better after COVID-19
05 October 2020
On World Teachers’ Day 2020, the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, praises the vital leadership role that teachers have shown during the COVID-19 pandemic and stresses the need to support teachers with decent work to ensure a better post-COVID-19 world.
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Video recording: How employment and decent work can contribute to peace and social cohesion in the time of COVID-19
02 October 2020
Video recording of the virtual event held on 28 September 2020
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
International Equal Pay Day 2020 Webinar Highlights
01 October 2020
On the occasion of the first International Equal Pay Day on September 18, 2020, and in the midst of the fallout from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) hosted a virtual global Call to Action encouraging all labour market actors to take the necessary steps to ensure that equal pay is at the heart of recovery efforts worldwide.
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COVID-19: Supporting employment and incomes
Decent work helps bring peace and social cohesion during crisis
24 September 2020
Countries that are already experiencing fragility, conflict, climate change and forced displacement will continue to face multiple burdens as results of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ILO calls for more peaceful and resilient societies through the promotion of employment and decent work.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
End the plight of stranded seafarers
24 September 2020
COVID-19 containment measures, travel restrictions and border closures, continue to make it increasingly difficult for ship operators worldwide to conduct required crew changes. The ILO, shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations and UN bodies call to end the plight of seafarers and to fully respect seafarers’ rights.