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A year of lows and highs in the world of work
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2021 was another momentous year in the world of work, due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there were highs amidst the lows, moments to celebrate and moments to reflect. Take a look at the highlights of the International Labour Organization's year.
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Winners of the 2021 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
The competition aims to promote balanced and ethical reporting on migrants and labour migration and encourage the media to address stereotypes and misconceptions.
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We help migrant domestic workers overcome their vulnerability to the pandemic
ILO in action
Ahead of International Migrants Day, ILO Senior Labour Migration Specialist, Gloria Moreno-Fontes, speaks from Pretoria about the Southern Africa Migration Management (SAMM) Project, which aims to improve migration management in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region.
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Calls for increased action on inequalities and skills end second session of 109th International Labour Conference
109th International Labour Conference
Inequalities as well as skills and lifelong learning were key issues under discussion during the second part of this year’s International Labour Conference.
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Programmes and results
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ILO's flagship programmes
The ILO has integrated many of its existing technical projects into five flagship programmes, designed to enhance the efficiency and impact of its development cooperation with constituents on a global scale.
Cooperation
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Partnering for Development
With over 50 years of experience in development cooperation, the ILO today has a bigger portfolio than ever with some 600 active programmes and projects in more than 100 countries.
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ILO projects worldwide
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Campaigns
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Artworks
Artists engagement programme
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50forFreedom
Support the international treaty to end modern slavery
World of work trends
- 8th ILO Monitor on the impact of COVID-19 on labour markets
- World Social Protection Report 2020-22: Social protection at the crossroads – in pursuit of a better future
- Child Labour: Global estimates 2020, trends and the road forward
- World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021
- Working from home: From invisibility to decent work
- Global Wage Report 2020-21: Wages and minimum wages in the time of COVID-19
InfoStories
Resources for constituents
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109th Session of the International Labour Conference
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Appointment of the Director-General of the ILO
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343rd Session of the Governing Body
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Programme of ILO meetings 2021
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Upcoming Sectoral meetings
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Bureau for Workers' Activities (ACTRAV)
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Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACTEMP)
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1986 Instrument of Amendment to the ILO Constitution: Questions & Answers
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Trainings and courses
ILO Training Centre
Global provider of training for the world of work
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Knowledge sharing platform: Skills and Lifelong Learning