Tag: ilo
Millions Face Starvation; UN Warns
A new joint UN report reveals that millions in five countries face catastrophic hunger. They risk starvation and death without immediate international...
AI at Work: The Promise and Peril of the Digital Revolution
The global workforce is undergoing a major transformation. Artificial intelligence, robotics, and digitalization are changing how people work. The UN’s International Labour...
Migrant Workers Shape Economies Worldwide
International migrants play a key role in the world’s workforce. Migrant workers made up 4.7% of the global labour force in 2022....
Governments Fail to Fully Leverage Social Protection Amid Climate Crisis
Governments worldwide are missing the opportunity to use social protection systems effectively to mitigate the impacts of climate change. A new International...
Global Unemployment to Decline in 2024
The ILO's 2024 report shows a modest decline in global unemployment but highlights persistent inequalities, especially for women in low-income countries.
Climate Change Poses Grave Risks to Global Workforce Health
Discover how climate change is jeopardizing the health of workers worldwide, with over 70% likely to face related hazards. The ILO highlights the urgent need for enhanced occupational safety and health measures.
Global Unemployment Surge in 2024
ILO's 2024 report raises concerns as global unemployment is set to rise, with growing inequality and stagnant productivity posing threats to the economic landscape
Nearly Three Million Workers Die Annually
In a sobering revelation, the International Labour Organization (ILO) unveils a report indicating a substantial surge in work-related deaths, totalling close to three million each year. The findings of death of workers illuminate the enduring global hurdles in ensuring the health and safety of workers, prompting a call for immediate collaborative action.
Sun Exposure: A Major Cause of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Discover the alarming link between sun exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer. Learn about the WHO and ILO’s findings and their call for preventive measures.
Investing in Universal Childcare: A Game Changer
Providing continuous childcare to parents from the birth of their child to the start of compulsory primary education – to close the so-called childcare policy gap – could bring a return on investment (ROI) of more than US$3.7 for every dollar invested, according to a new brief from the International Labour Organization.






































