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  1. Children's rights include the right to health, education, play and recreation and protection from abuse and harm. Don't miss the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour 👉🏾

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  2. 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ How many men and women were employed last week? 🕑 How many hours did they work in their main jobs? These are simple questions, but measuring paid and unpaid work through household surveys is not that straightforward. Find out more 👇

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  3. It is estimated that 10% of children aged 5 to 17 years are involved in child labour in Serbia. Government and civil society are working together to change the situation and for good. Here’s how they’re doing it, one step at a time.

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  4. Did you know? Numbers are rising and the pandemic threatens to reverse years of progress. The 5th Global Conference will be a unique opportunity to discuss critical issues and share solutions that work. 👉🏾

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  5. DYK that agriculture holds about 60% of all child labour works? can act as critical conduits toward eliminating the worst forms of . 👉 Read more about :

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  6. On , we recall that labour is not simply a commodity. ILO labour standards are there to ensure that development remains focused on improving the well-being of all. There is no human-centred recovery without for all.

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  7. Happy to all workers 🌍 In a changing world of work, opportunities are key to ensure a human-centred recovery from the crisis.

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  8. What can you expect from the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour? Check out our agenda and discover more about the measures that will be discussed to address child labour. 👉🏾

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  9. Apr 29

    Our new report shows how multiple shocks have put least developed countries under enormous pressure. International coordination is imperative to address the triple food, fuel and finance crises and ensure the poorest nations can invest in their futures.

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  10. Economic and social progress in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have been slowed by the impact of the pandemic, climate change and the continuing energy and food crises. Check out the new ILO report ⬇️

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  11. 📺 Are you looking for content to watch during the weekend? Check out the new 24/7 platform for videos & events on the world of work. Explore the ILO Live 👉

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  12. The pandemic exposed the inequalities that already existed. It made them worse, hitting vulnerable workers, women and youth particularly hard. Ahead of , we recall that here is no human-centred recovery without for all.

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  13. Apr 29

    Important Financing for Development Forum session on a sustainable and just transition. Adequate financing is critical to meet our collective responsibility to the environment and achieve a just transition to a carbon neutral future with decent work and social justice.

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  14. ILO Conventions 138 and 182 call on governments to eliminate all forms of child labour. The problem persists on a massive scale. That's why the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour matters. 👉🏾

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  15. Everyone has the right to return home from work safe. Sadly, this is not the case for 3 million workers who die each year due to occupational accidents & diseases. On , we're calling governments, employers & workers to act together to prevent such human tragedies.

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  16. On , discover Briseida’s story: A proud coffee farmer and president of a female-led coffee cooperative in Mexico who, now, not only promotes ancestral knowledge but also health and safety at work 👇

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  17. Apr 28

    Almost 3 million workers die each year from occupational accidents and diseases. Hundreds of millions more are injured at work. Social dialogue is key to a positive safety & health culture for safe & healthy workforces, productive enterprises and sustainable economies.

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  18. This year’s explores how social dialogue can further build a positive safety and health culture at work. Today government leaders, employer & worker representatives and experts will discuss the theme and share their experiences. Join us 👉

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  19. Happy World Day for Safety and Health at Work! When we arrive at the workplace, we expect to be safe. Occupational safety and health measures are applied in your daily work life to protect you. Safety and health at work is everyone’s concern.

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  20. As we celebrate today, join governments, employers & workers in this global event to discuss how social dialogue can further build a positive safety & health culture at work. 🗓️ Today 28/04 ⏰ 13:30 CEST ✍️

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