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.
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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.
Current practices in measuring sexual orientation and gender identity in population censuses vary widely, with some countries including questions related to these aspects while others do not, reflecting ongoing debates and evolving social attitudes towards LGBTQ+ issues globally.
Collecting data on sexual orientation and gender identity in censuses and surveys is crucial for ensuring the inclusion and well-being of LGBTIQ+ individuals in sustainable development and decent work efforts, aligning with the 2030 Agenda's commitment to leave no one behind.
The "" project in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, seeks to bridge important gaps in social protection access and policy for the region's migrant workforce.
's campaign is spearheading the adaptation and implementation of the Colombian coffee sector's safe and healthy working environment, to promote a supply chain with better, safer and healthier working conditions.
As climate change intensifies, workers around the globe find themselves at an increased risk of exposure to various hazards such as excessive heat, ultraviolet radiation, extreme weather events, air pollution, vector-borne diseases and agrochemicals. In conjunction with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April), the International Labour Organization () has launched a new report "Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate," which reveals alarming new data on the impact of climate change on workers’ safety and health.
are essential for economies to prosper and for individuals to thrive and have access to decent work. Organized by the International Labour Organization, is an opportunity for participants to lay out their visions for skills and lifelong learning and to advocate for the promotion of quality education and the pursuit of these goals through the lens of social justice. The event (April 23-24) will bring together representatives from around the world to discuss how to shape skills development as our economies and societies continue to evolve.