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March 2023
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News
The ILO Governing Body concludes its 347th session
28 March 2023
The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization considered a range of issues of major importance for the world of work, including decent work in the platform economy and in supply chains, the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situations in Myanmar, Belarus and Venezuela.
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Video
Explainer: ILO C88 & C181 Ratification Campaign
26 March 2023
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UN 2023 Water Conference
How to accelerate progress towards universal access to safe water
24 March 2023
ILO Director-General and Chair of UN Water, Gilbert F. Houngbo, has commended the adoption of the Water Action Agenda at the landmark UN 2023 Water Conference in New York. The Agenda aims to tackle the growing global water crisis by mainstreaming water issues in intergovernmental processes.
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Trade Union Revitalization
How did the ILO Support Workers’ Organizations in 2022?
23 March 2023
Throughout 2022, the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) has been at the forefront to ensure that workers’ organizations have the information and assistance they need to face the multiple and overlapping crises facing the world of work. Watch some examples of how ACTRAV has contributed to trade union revitalization over the past year and see what its priorities will be for 2023.
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ILO InfoStory
How employment services can support a post-pandemic jobs recovery
22 March 2023
If you are out of work looking for a job or an employer looking to fill a job vacancy, who can help? Explore this InfoStory to discover how employment services can support people and governments respond to economic crisis.
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Partnership
ILO and IFC scale up collaboration on social issues in private investments
17 March 2023
In his address to the ILO Governing Body, the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, Makhtar Diop, announced plans to reinforce the partnership with ILO.
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Statement
Reply by the Director General to the debate on the Programme and Budget proposals for 2024–25 (Thursday 16 March 2023)
16 March 2023
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iUPSHIFT programme
Innovation pitches from youth mentors
15 March 2023
Through iUPSHIFT programme, youth mentors trained by the ILO and UNICEF in Uganda on social entrepreneurship and life skills, developed innovative ideas to improve waste management and sustainable energy production.
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347th ILO's Governing Body
ILO Director-General warns of rise in global inequalities, highlights need for global coalition on social justice
14 March 2023
At the opening session of the ILO Governing Body meeting, the Director-General has stressed the urgent need for a broad-based and co-ordinated response to promote social justice and tackle economic and social inequalities.
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Labour migration
International Women’s Day 2023: Migration as an opportunity for women
13 March 2023
ILO, IOM, UNODC and UN Women join forces to generate knowledge on the challenges women migrant workers face during their migration journey