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Small enterprises, engines of a green and inclusive economic recovery
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day
Self-employment and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for over two-thirds of jobs globally. They have been hit hard by the effects of COVID pandemic. The ILO has published a new guide to support employment policies that help SMEs maintain and create decent and green jobs.
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App helps protect outdoor workers from dangers of the sun
Skin cancer is preventable, yet despite this more than 120,000 people globally died of the disease and more than 1.5 million were diagnosed with it in 2020.
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South Africa develops its social and solidarity economy
ILO in Action
The South African government has embarked on an ambitious programme to develop the social and solidarity economy in the country, with technical support from the ILO. The social and solidarity economy comprises of entities that pursue social, economic, and environmental objectives in the collective interest of their members and users. Chief Technical Adviser, Kerryn Krige explains.
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Only six per cent of domestic workers have comprehensive social protection
International Domestic Workers Day
Domestic workers make an important contribution to society, providing vital care for families and households, but they remain undervalued.
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Decent Work in Garment Supply Chains Asia
Asia still ‘garment factory of the world’ yet faces numerous challenges as industry evolves
World of work trends
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ILO Monitor on the world of work. 9th edition
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Social Dialogue Report 2022: Collective bargaining for an inclusive, sustainable and resilient recovery
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Care at work: Investing in care leave and services for a more gender equal world of work
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World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2022
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World Social Protection Report 2020-22: Social protection at the crossroads – in pursuit of a better future
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Child Labour: Global estimates 2020, trends and the road forward
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Working from home: From invisibility to decent work
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Global Wage Report 2020-21: Wages and minimum wages in the time of COVID-19
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Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day 2022
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