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ILO Gender Equality campaign highlights need for rights, jobs and social security for older women and men
01 October 2008 - Despite increasing international attention to ageing societies and older persons, in many societies, older persons and especially older women, still face age discrimination in the workplace and lack access to rights, jobs and social security, the International Labour Office said today on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons. (ILO/08/41) -
Landmark new report says emerging green economy could create tens of millions of new “Green Jobs”
24 September 2008 - A new, landmark study on the impact of an emerging global “green economy” on the world of work says efforts to tackle climate change could result in the creation of millions of new “green jobs” in the coming decades. (ILO/08/40)
Feature articles
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Women migrant workers: seizing opportunities, upholding rights
24 September 2008 - Nearly half of the world’s migrants are women. Increasingly, migration provides them with opportunities to find better jobs. However, many still accept lower skilled jobs for higher pay and some may even become victims of exploitation and abuse. ... (FTR/08/manila_migration) -
Questions and answers on Tripartite Expert Meetings on Flag State and Port State inspection guidelines under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
15 September 2008 - More than 300 senior representatives of seafarers and shipowners, along with governments, are to meet in Geneva between 15 and 26 September to discuss guidelines on flag-state and port-state inspection on board of ships under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2006. ... (FTR/08/qaa_maritime_convention)
I-news
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IFC and ILO to improve labor standards and competitiveness in Vietnam’s apparel industry
07 October 2008 - IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the International Labour Organization today launched the program to improve working conditions for more than 700,000 workers in the Vietnamese apparel industry and boost the international competitiveness of the sector. (INEWS/08/vietnam) -
ILO welcomes Manila Call to Action to protect rights of migrant women
30 September 2008 - Governments from 38 countries, trade unions, employers’ organizations, the private sector, civil society organizations including women’s and religious associations, academe and international organizations adopted a Manila Call to Action here to enhance opportunities and protect the rights of migrant women and their families all over the world. (INEWS/08/manila)
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Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus and ILO Director-General Juan Somavia address the press during Microfinance Forum - 
02 October 2008 - The founder of Grameen Bank and winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, Mr. Muhammad Yunus, joined Mr. Juan Somavia, Director-General of the International Labour Office, Jean Zwahlen, Chairman of the World Microfinance Forum Geneva, and Ivan Pictet, Chairman of the Geneva Financial Centre, at a press conference at the first symposium of the World Microfinance Forum Geneva taking place this week. -
Statement by ILO Director-General Juan Somavia on the occasion of World Day for Decent Work -
01 October 2008 - "Hard won rights at work must be at the heart of the 21st century struggles for social justice and a fair globalization," says ILO Director-General Juan Somavia on the occasion of October 7, the World Day for Decent Work.