News and articles - 101st International Labour Conference
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Invest in youth or lose a generation, ILO says
14 June 2012
The International Labour Conference calls for urgent action to tackle the jobs crisis that affects 75 million young men and women across the globe. Political commitment and innovative approaches are needed.
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Aid, investment needed to strengthen democracy in Myanmar: Suu Kyi
14 June 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi stresses the problems of youth employment, calls for help in boosting democracy and invites socially responsible investment in Myanmar.
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Prioritize ‘full employment’, says Italian President
13 June 2012
Italy’s President tells delegates to the International Labour Conference that social protection for all is key to a fair global development.
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ILO lifts restrictions on Myanmar
13 June 2012
The International Labour Organization has lifted its restrictions on the full participation of Myanmar in its activities and decided to review the progress on the elimination of forced labour in the country next year.
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Panama’s economic boom imposes responsibility to close gap between rich and poor, President of Panama says
12 June 2012
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Need to find new ways to tackle unemployment, inequality and growth, says Klaus Schwab
11 June 2012
Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chair of the World Economic Forum, called for a “paradigm shift” in the approach to social and development challenges during his address to the International Labour Conference.
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Growth must lead to social inclusion, says Peru’s President
11 June 2012
Peru’s President Ollanta Humala told delegates at the ILC that economic growth must lead to social development, while ILO head Juan Somavia said Peru has shown both can go hand-in-hand.
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Halt jobs drain, give youth a chance says Spain’s Prince Felipe
08 June 2012
Tackling high unemployment and making sure young people can find a job is a priority for Spain.
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Zambian President calls for strong global partnership on youth employment
08 June 2012
Zambia looks forward to a process that will “lift millions of our people out of poverty,” the President of Zambia, Michael Chilufya Sata told delegates to the International Labour Conference.
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“No democracy without social justice,” says Tunisian President
08 June 2012
“Minorities which ruled with iron and fire will never return,” Tunisian President Mohamed Moncef Marzouki told delegates at the ILO’s International Labour Conference in Geneva.
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Working a childhood away in Afghanistan’s kilns
07 June 2012
Children as young as five work as brick makers in Afghanistan’s kilns, as poverty and debt keep their families in low-wage bonded labour. Tackling the issue is far more complex than just banning child labour in the kilns, the ILO says.
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From a child’s eye: Working in the hot sharp salt fields of Cambodia
07 June 2012
This year, the world marks the tenth anniversary of the annual World Day Against Child Labour. But for many parents in Cambodia, sending their children to work is an economic necessity.
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Media advisory: World Day Against Child Labour, 12 June 2012
07 June 2012
This year’s annual World Day against Child Labour will put the spotlight on the progress that ILO Member States have made in the application of the ILO’s Conventions on Child Labour.
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The “abused maid”: A good tale for a film, but not for real life
07 June 2012
Millions of domestic workers get paid below the minimum wage, and rarely benefit from health insurance, paid leave, or even time off. Has anything changed since the adoption last year of the ILO’s Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers?
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Global concern for jobs can help bring us out of the crisis, says ILO chief
06 June 2012
World bodies need to unite around common concerns to rebuild global governance and respond to people’s needs, says ILO Director-General.
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ILO chief on world economy: Too much focus on finance, too little on society
06 June 2012
ILO Director-General outlines what a new era for the world economy should look like, with changing priorities that break with the dogmas of the past and respond to people’s needs.
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Why we need a Recommendation on social protection floors
04 June 2012
The International Labour Conference (ILC) is expected to vote on a Recommendation for social protection floors. Michael Cichon, Director of the ILO’s Social Security Department, explains why we need this international labour standard.
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Cape Verde: How social protection can help the elderly
04 June 2012
The International Labour Conference is considering adoption of a Recommendation on Social Protection Floors. The ILO is convinced every country can move towards social security for all, and cites the example of impoverished Cape Verde.
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The situation of workers in the occupied Arab territories remains precarious, ILO says
04 June 2012
Realities of the occupation on the ground and the expansion of Israeli settlements, leading to a shrinking space for Palestinian, makes the situation of workers in the occupied Arab territories extremely worrying and precarious.
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Costa Rica President attends International Labour Conference
30 May 2012
Costa Rica’s President highlights the importance of decent work as a tool for economic growth. She spoke on the first day of the International Labour Conference.