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Modern slavery affects everyone. Profits per victim of forced labour are far higher in developed countries than they are anywhere else in the world. Join http://bit.ly/2ghFyrs

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Where will jobs come from and what form will they take? The ILO Global Commision on the Future of work is working on those issues http://bit.ly/2FHQAUd

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On this World Social Justice Day, we turn our attention to the vital contributions migrant workers make to our societies every day. Their rights must be protected. http://bit.ly/2BSTqXF
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We need a better understanding of how changes in the world of work will impact people around the globe. The ILO just launched a newsletter focused on the #Futureofwork. Don't miss our updates, sign up now: http://bit.ly/2F647EL Read the first edition here: http://bit.ly/2EMmscg
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The gender gap is one of the most critical challenges of the labour market across the world. In India, the number of women working in a paid job is alarmingly low. Why do we see fewer women in India’s workforce?

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In Vietnam, women make up 80% of the workforce in the garment sector, one of the country’s largest industries. Here is how the ILO is promoting decent jobs for these workers http://bit.ly/2J3UA2T

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“It is difficult to ignore women anymore as a vital part of the workforce.” Durga Nandini, Change.org, talks about the challenges women in India still face when it comes to their work being recognized.

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Are technology and new forms of work doing harm or doing good to worker's health?

The premise of occupational safety and health – my field of specialization — is that work should do no harm to health and in the best of worlds, should support it. But discerning whether tech…
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Compared to men, women are more than 2 times as likely to be contributing to a family business. They often face vulnerable employment conditions. bit.ly/WESO2018

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70% of child labour is concentrated in agriculture, one of the most unsafe sectors to work in at any age. http://bit.ly/29fZDLX

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Why does the gender gap matter? Reducing gender inequality in labour force participation could increase tax revenues by US$ 1.5 trillion.

Explore this InfoStory to get the data behind the trends and learn more about the different barriers that hold women back from decent work.
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Here is why financial services matter in the fight against climate change: http://bit.ly/2HSaLj3

As extreme weather events increase in intensity and frequency, building up the resilience of the poorest communities – often the most exposed to climate change – is critical. And financial se…
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Across the world, women earn on average 20% less than men. We must close the gender pay gap and the #TimeIsNow. bit.ly/WESO2018

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In Ukraine and Uruguay, all mothers with newborns receive maternity benefits. Yet, this is not a reality for 83 million new mothers worldwide. Check out the findings: http://bit.ly/2EKO1jd

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Syrian refugees in Jordan are discovering new job opportunities thanks to ILO employment centres funded by the European Union.

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Over 156 million young people are neither working nor studying. It’s a common concern across the world. http://bit.ly/2F41By3

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People living with HIV often face discrimination at work and in their everyday lives. International actors give voice to some of these real-life stories. http://bit.ly/2t5muY8

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40 M people are trapped in modern slavery. Women & girls make up the majority of the victims. http://bit.ly/2Gb1emQ

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