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ILO praises UAE's Labour Market legislation, policies
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has praised the UAE's labour market legislation and policies for enhancing competitiveness and balancing the rights of employers and workers. During a meeting in Dubai, ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo lauded the UAE's efforts to improve labour
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"Diversity Is the cornerstone of democracy," says Sri Lankan President Anu
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during his visit to Delhi, highlighted social protection and sustainable development as the foundation of his governance while addressing diversity as a cornerstone of democracy. At a joint statement with PM Narendra Modi, he reflected on Sri La
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Pakistan secures USD 330 million loan from Asian Development Bank
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Pakistan government on Saturday entered into a USD 330 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Integrated Social Protection Development Programme (ISPDP), Dawn reported on Sunday.
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UAE achieves unique human rights milestones: UAHR
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) highlights the UAE's significant progress in human rights, emphasizing key areas such as health, education, and social protection. In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UAE has enacted numerous laws and policies to enhan
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Meghalaya Government and The/Nudge Institute sign MoU for livelihood devel
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 1: The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The/Nudge Institute, to promote the social and livelihood development of 50,000 of the state's most vulnerable households. This initiative will place a special focus on s
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Over 6.6 million subscribe to Unemployment Insurance Scheme
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Scheme, which came into effect on 1st January 2023 ensures social protection for workers - citizens and residents - in the federal government and private sectors, as it provides three-month compensation amounts for the insured in the case of unemployment and until they find a job.
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Pakistan Finance Ministry says rising poverty, food insecurity, inflation
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In its first quarterly performance report to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on USD 1.5 billion Building Resilience with Active Country-cyclical Expenditures (BRACE) released on Thursday, the Ministry of Finance said the financial progress remained satisfactory on Countrycyclical Developmen
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Haqdarshak announces its Financial Services Linked Yojana Card at Its Debu
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 2: Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Private Limited recently kicked off Yojana Sabha, its annual conference focussing on social security and welfare with an invite-only gathering. Around 80 leaders from the social impact and corporate sustainability domains were part
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IMF should work with Pak govt to strengthen social protection: Human Right
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to HRW, the IMF should work with the Pakistan government by broadening protection systems and minimising reform measures that risk further harm to the most vulnerable people.
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Report cites improvement in India's educational, household conditions
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): India's educational and household conditions have improved due to the targeted efforts of the government through several social protection schemes, especially in the areas of water availability and sanitation, the State of Inequality in India Report revealed
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Only 6 per cent domestic workers have comprehensive social security: ILO
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Only six per cent of domestic workers worldwide have access to comprehensive social protection, with women who constitute over three-fourths of such workforce being more vulnerable, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said in a report on Thursday.
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World Day Against Child Labour: Harbhajan Singh calls for combined efforts
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
World Day Against Child Labour was adopted on June 12 in 2002 by the United Nations body, International Labour Organisation.
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