International migrants make up 4.7% of the , playing a crucial role in economic growth, yet face challenges such as higher unemployment and gender disparities.
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Despite being displaced and injured during the conflict in northern Sri Lanka, Leena has benefited from the project, promoting disability inclusion and gender equality.
Wage inequality has decreased in about two-thirds of countries since 2000, according to the International Labour Organization’s . The most significant decreases occurred among low-income countries. Despite this progress, significant disparities persist. Women and informal economy workers are disproportionately affected, highlighting the need for targeted actions to address wage and employment gaps. Globally, one in three workers is a non-wage worker, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where many are self-employed in the informal economy.
Industrial symbiosis is a circular economy approach where businesses collaborate to repurpose waste and by-products, conserving resources and energy. This method not only benefits the environment but also presents new business opportunities and decent jobs. However, establishing these symbiotic value chains can be challenging, and ensuring that newly created jobs are both green and decent—especially in small and medium-sized enterprises—is not guaranteed. How can we effectively apply this concept to maximize benefits for businesses, workers, economies, and the environment? Sabrina de Gobbi, an International Labour Organization () Senior Economist, joins the to discuss what potential it has to ‘green’ economies and how we can ensure that the jobs it creates are decent.
According to an International Labour Organization () report, youth unemployment figures have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, but, in apparent contradiction, young people worldwide are reporting growing anxiety and worry about unemployment and job security. So, what’s the real situation for young people entering the labour market? Listen to a new episode of ILO’s .
International Labour Organisation research shows many workers resign due to childcare issues, emphasizing the need for workplace childcare to support families.
The future of decent work relies heavily on care work, both paid and unpaid. Governments, employers, trade unions, and individuals need to take urgent action to address the current deficits in care service provision and its quality. Failure to do so could lead to a severe global care crisis and worsen gender inequalities at work. The International Labour Organization (ILO) will mark the International Day of Care and Support (29 October) by spotlighting the , adopted by the ILO’s in June 2024.
How can social protection help those most vulnerable to the worst impacts of climate change?
In this of 's , Kumi Naidoo, a longtime human rights and climate justice activist, and Shahra Razavi, Director of the ILO’s Universal Social Protection department, discuss the issue.
, a mother of 10 children living in Senegal, sells fruit and other products to support her family. A social protection benefit has helped her to pay for her family's healthcare and education and enabled her to grow her business.
Meet Reena Mistry a 23-year-old woman from Surat, India, who aspires to a career in the civil service. She also holds an orange belt in Karate, writes content and lives with HIV. She has managed to become financially independent, thanks to a skills development and livelihood project of the International Labour Organization () implemented by the Gujarat State Network of Positive People, with support from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (). Reena has faced stigma from society because of her status. But she wants people to understand that this is a manageable condition, and that we can lead the same lives as everyone else.
Win Faidah, a survivor of abuse, now raises awareness and empowers Indonesian women to protect themselves from exploitation and violence as migrant workers.
An updated version of the , helps combat UV-related health issues by providing personalized sun protection advice and UV level tracking for up to 10 locations, promoting preventive measures against excessive UV exposure.
Nayomi Amarasinghe's journey from overcoming gender barriers to becoming a seafarer with global experience highlights resilience and ambition in the maritime industry.
Yabao Oumarou works in a farming cooperative in Côte d'Ivoire. The son of a planter, he recently attended an International Labour Organization () training session on child labour, health and safety, and general welfare. The focus of the training changed his perception of child labour, and he now believes that if everyone had this guidance, work would be easier, safer and more productive. "We are now raising awareness about children's rights and the importance of education," he said after the instruction.
"" highlights ILO's efforts to protect Mexican greenhouse workers from climate-induced excessive heat.