The following article was produced by the International Labor Organization (ILO) CHANGE REQUIRES COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS THE POOREST “People living in poverty are particularly subject to discrimination and the exclusion that characterizes it because of their poverty (…) We cannot be indifferent – change requires collective responsibility towards the poorest and most vulnerable,” says ILO
Read moreBANGLADESH ILO Director-General’s Statement on the Aswad Garment Factory Fire 08 October 2013 – Bangladesh: The ILO is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life at Aswad Composite Mills and expresses its sympathy and condolences to the victims and their families. This latest fire to affect the ready-made garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh reflects
Read moreThis story was written by the ILO Newsroom World of Work Report 2013 Uneven job recovery poses challenges to most countries World of Work Report 2013: “Repairing the economic and social fabric” The study analyses the global employment situation five years after the start of the global financial crisis. It looks at labour market
Read moreThis press release was produced by the International Labor Organization International labour standards ILO global forum to discuss decent work in the fishing industry Government, employer and worker delegates will share ideas on how the Work in fishing convention (n°188) can address major challenges in the industry, including safety and health and forced labour.
Read moreILO News is produced by the Intronational Labor Organization From China Lifting the barrier of intellectual disabilities There are almost 200 million persons with intellectual disabilities in the world. For many of them, finding a stable job represents a major challenge. In Li’s case, a little help has made a big difference. Feature
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