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Published on November 30, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

The STRENGTHEN2 project pursues its capacity building activities in Côte d’Ivoire

From November 6th to 10th 2023, the STRENGHTEN2 project hosted a training in Cote d’Ivoire, emphasizing employment in development policies to maximize decent work opportunities. The training session’s participants included representatives’ organizations …

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Published on November 29, 2023 - 16:54 GMT

Social security from a Lao farmers’ perspective – Part 2

Social security “With a minimum contribution to Social Security, I can secure my family members”. Airnaud, a coffee farmer from Dong Village, Laongam District in Lao PDR explains why he decided to register in the National Social Security Fund. He finds …

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Published on November 29, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

‘Infographics: PSEI photo results

International Day of Cooperatives This video provides an overview of Promoting Sustainable Enterprises in India (PSEI) objective, key intervention strategies, and a few results. It captures the voice of key partners and stakeholders in PSEI project from …

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Published on November 29, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

ILO and EFP award 150 National Skills Passports to aspiring migrant workers

KARACHI, Pakistan (ILO News) – Recognizing the indispensable value of skilled human resources in driving both national and international labor markets, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Employers' Federation of Pakistan (EFP), in …

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 16:40 GMT

Actuarial skills at the forefront!

Social protection Actuarial evidence is key for policy recommendations. Daravanh Manivong, Head of Health Insurance Management Division, National Health Insurance Bureau, Ministry of Health of Lao PDR, addressed the vital role of solid actuarial evidence …

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 16:40 GMT

Great timing

Social protection Dessy Minarni Bonita, Policy Analyst for Social Insurance and Pension, at the Indonesian Ministry of Finance, shares how the ILO's workshop provides a platform for exchanging strategies and deepening actuarial analysis in time for …

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 16:40 GMT

Actuarial work is important!

Date issued: 27 November 2023 | Size/duration: 00:00:46 Tags: social protection, social security policy, human resources development, skills, partnerships Regions and countries covered: Asia, Lao People's Democratic Republic Project code: GLO/2134/MUL …

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 16:40 GMT

Actuarial work has a direct impact on the public

Date issued: 27 November 2023 | Size/duration: 00:00:53 Tags: social protection, social security policy, human resources development, skills, partnerships Regions and countries covered: Asia, Indonesia Project code: GLO/2134/MUL THB/19/01/THA

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 16:26 GMT

Nearly 3 million people die of work-related accidents and diseases

© JD Ligier / Shasta-Trinity National Forest GENEVA (ILO News) – Nearly three million workers die every year due to work-related accidents and diseases, an increase of more than 5 per cent compared to 2015, according to new ILO estimates. The toll …

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 16:19 GMT

New ILO research analyses how trade and labour market polices can support decent work

GENEVA (ILO News) – New research on how trade policies and labour market tools can be used to reduce inequalities and poverty and support sustainable development, has been unveiled at a high-level ILO event. The two-volume publication was launched at the …

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 02:13 GMT

Nearly 3 million people die of work-related accidents and diseases

© JD Ligier / Shasta-Trinity National Forest GENEVA (ILO News) – Nearly three million workers die every year due to work-related accidents and diseases, an increase of more than 5 per cent compared to 2015, according to new ILO estimates. The toll …

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Published on November 24, 2023 - 17:31 GMT

Social dialogue institutions pledge to tackle inequalities in the world of work

ATHENS (ILO News) – Urgent action is needed to combat inequalities in the world of work, say Economic and Social Councils and other similar social dialogue institutions (ESCs-SIs). Following a two-day conference in Athens, 23-24 November, they adopted a …

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Published on November 24, 2023 - 13:43 GMT

International Coffee Day in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Social security International Coffee Day was celebrated in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic under the theme “Promoting the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chains”. Held in Vientiane on 29 September – 1 October 2023 …

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Published on November 24, 2023 - 13:43 GMT

Social security from a Lao farmers’ perspective – Part 1

Social security Kongpeang Phengvilay, a coffee farmer from Dong Village, Laongam district in Lao PDR registered in the National Social Security Fund after district authorities came to her village to explain the benefits of membership. She does not want to …

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Published on November 24, 2023 - 09:21 GMT

ILO Director-General Message for the elimination of gender-based violence

Violence and harassment against women and girls know no borders, not even the workplace. One in five persons in employment faces violence and harassment during their working life. And three out of five, mostly women, endure it repeatedly. We can prevent …

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Published on November 23, 2023 - 21:59 GMT

Climate change and new technologies mean double impact for workers, ILO Director-General underlines

GENEVA (ILO News) – ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, has warned that workers face a double hit from climate change and new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a speech to a virtual summit of G20 Leaders, convened by the Indian …

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Published on November 23, 2023 - 14:04 GMT

ILO’s Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme launches “Safety and Health at Sea” board game

Launching event of OSH board game, Phlippines, 21/11/2023. © Ivy Love Rigon/ILO Manila (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization's (ILO) Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme (S2SR SEA), funded by the European Union, unveiled the …

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Published on November 21, 2023 - 19:58 GMT

ILO and UNIDO reinforce their cooperation

© ILO GENEVA/VIENNA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have agreed to reinforce their longstanding cooperation to accelerate sustainable and inclusive development. The …

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Published on November 21, 2023 - 15:29 GMT

International Labour Organization opens office in Vanuatu

The ILO office in Vanuatu is formally opened © ILO PORT VILA, Vanuatu (ILO News) - The International Labour Organization (ILO) has reinforced its presence in the Pacific region with the opening of an office in Vanuatu to support efforts to manage labour …

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Published on November 20, 2023 - 11:15 GMT

Fostering decent employment opportunities through youth entrepreneurship

Employment promotion The Promoting the Global Development Initiative with a Focus on South-South Cooperation in Employment in ASEAN organized a panel discussion titled "Youth Entrepreneurship: Fostering Decent Employment Opportunities" at the …

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