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India signs MoU with ILO to advance 'International Reference Classification of Occupations'The Indian government and the International Labour Organisation have signed an agreement. This collaboration aims to develop the 'Internati...- Global Capacity Centres to expand to USD 105 billion by 2030: Labour SecretaryIndia's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are set to reach USD 105 billion by 2030, employing 2.8 million people. Currently, India hosts ove...
- Empowering women in workforce is critical focus area: Mansukh MandaviyaSpeaking at the first-ever regional dialogue under ILO’s Global Coalition for Social Justice, hosted by India in association with the Confe...
- Global conference on opportunities, challenges in labour sector begins in RiyadhPolicymakers, industry leaders, and experts from over 100 countries gathered in Saudi Arabia for the 'Global Labour Market Conference.' The...
- Global unemployment set to hold near historical low of 5%, ILO saysThe International Labour Organization reported global unemployment remained steady at a historic low of 5% last year and is expected to sta...
- World youth unemployment rate lowest for 15 years: UNGlobal youth unemployment has reached its lowest level in 15 years, according to the United Nations, although recovery from the Covid-19 sl...
- 231 million workers exposed to heatwaves; 4200 lost their lives in 2020: ILOWorkers in Africa, the Arab states and Asia and the Pacific are most often exposed to excessive heat with 92.9%, 83.6% and 74.7% of the wor...
- India to collaborate with ILO on global skills gap mapping, future of workA tripartite Indian delegation, led by labour secretary Sumita Dawra, to the 112th International Labour Conference being in held in Geneva,...
- World unemployment to fall slightly in 2024: UNThe International Labour Organization (ILO) predicts a slight decrease in global unemployment in 2024, contrary to its earlier forecast of ...
- WHO-led study reveals working under sun causes one in three deaths from non-melanoma skin cancerThe study underscores the urgent need for protective measures, including policies, regulations, and training, to reduce the risk of sun-ind...
- G20 leader's reaffirmation on gender equality to have a multiplier effect: ILO DGThe International Labour Organisation (ILO) has welcomed the G20 Leaders' reaffirmation of gender equality and the meaningful participation...
- Economic slowdown will force workers into worse jobs: UNThe ILO said deficits in decent work had been worsened by multiple, overlapping crises, including Russia's war in Ukraine, emerging geopoli...
- Global jobs growth will 'deteriorate significantly' this quarter - ILOThe report also said that excessive policy tightening could cause "undue damage to jobs and incomes in both advanced and developing countri...
- Migrants sent $605 billion home in 2021, more by mobiles: UNGlobal remittances rose 8.6 percent compared to 2020 and are projected to grow to $630 billion in 2022, according to the International Fund...
- International Labour Organization elects new chief"The ILO Governing Body has elected a new ILO Director-General. Congratulations to @GilbertFHoungbo. Gilbert F. Houngbo will take office in...
- Election of new ILO chief wide openObservers say that former Togo prime minister Gilbert Houngbo appears to be in a strong position, with backing from most of the Africa and ...
- Coronavirus is spreading fast because billions don’t have water to washYears of deferred investments in clean water and sanitation are now putting everyone at risk as the virus spreads through developed and dev...
- Time short for avoiding African 'food crisis': UN's IFADThe agency on Monday said it had committed $40 million ($36.91 million euros) to a fund called the COVID-19 Rural Poor Stimulus Facility, a...
- Goal of doubling farmers' income 'impressive': IFADThe UN agency is aiming to mobilise USD 1.2 billion for 2019-21. It is also looking at broadening partnership for raising funds from capita...
- Remittances by Indians working overseas up by 68.6 per cent: UNIndia received the most overseas remittances last year, a report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) issued here ...
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