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ILO welcomes new global measures addressing workplace hazardous chemicals
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Global Framework on Chemicals, which is backed up by a High-Level Declaration and adopted at the UN-organized fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), held in Bonn, Germany, sets concrete targets and guidelines across the lifecycle of chemicals, including the phasi
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World is 'well off track' to achieve SDG 8, new ILO research finds
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The new policy brief and separate report will be presented at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level Week in New York, starting 18th September.
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Pakistan's unemployed figure to reach 5.6 million this year
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to the ILO estimates, Pakistan’s employment-to-population ratio in 2023 fell well below its pre-crisis trend line at 47.6pc, while the number of unemployed persons is expected to reach 5.6m — a surge of 1.5m since 2021.
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WHO chief Dr Tedros, ILO Director General arrive in India for G20 Summit
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"Welcome to India, Director General @WHO @DrTedros, President @ADB_HQ @ADBPresident, and Director-General @ILO @GilbertFHoungbo for the G20 Summit, New Delhi,” posted Bagchi on X.
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Assam: Meeting held to discuss adequate wages for tea garden workers
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A state-level multi-stakeholder consultation on setting adequate wages for the tea plantation workers was organised jointly by the Assam Labour Department and International Labour Organization (ILO) at Administrative Staff College in Guwahati on Saturday.
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ILO study finds AI to complement, rather than replace jobs
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A report released this week by ILO, encompassing a global perspective, provides crucial insights into the potential impact of generative AI on various occupations and tasks
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Young people need to be equipped with skills for green economy: ILO
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In celebration of the United Nations International Youth Day, with the theme of Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World, this event will highlight the role of young people in coming together to amplify engagement and leadership in all areas of decision-making and action, especial
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Young people need to be equipped with skills for the green economy: ILO
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
On International Youth Day, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F Houngbo, said young people need to be equipped with skills for the green economy, so they can find decent jobs and make the world a better place for people and planet.
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Heatwaves endanger workers, reduce productivity: International Labour Orga
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Sharply rising temperatures across the globe continue to endanger the safety of workers and impact communities with the “least capacity for adaptation,” according to a senior economist at the International Labour Organization (ILO).
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Bridging the Protection Gap: Raghnall Commits to Inclusivity of Women Entr
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 21: Raghnall Insurance Broking & Risk Management, a premier insurance broking and risk advisory company, today announced that it has been selected as one of the 18 organizations across 13 countries to formally join the Women's Insurance Market Community
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Child labourers increasing in Afghanistan, says International Labour Organ
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The United Nations had organised a gathering in Kabul to mark World Day Against Child Labour under the title of "Social Justice."
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ILO G20 Sherpa, Foreign ministers of Brazil, Mauritius arrive in India to
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Arindam Bagchi, took to his official Twitter handle to inform about the arrival of ministers. Bagchi tweeted, "Arrivals for the 1st #G20India Foreign Ministers' Meeting have begun! Welcoming FM Mauro Vieira of Brazil, FM Alan
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