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@ilo

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Mar 1

⚠️ 1.8 billion children are living without social protection. This violates children's rights and prevents them from fulfilling their potential. Children cannot wait any longer. They need social protection now❗ Read the🆕

@ilo

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@UNICEF

report: http://ow.ly/rBKP50N5G1v

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Lack of social protection leads to multiple rights violations such as child labour, child marriage, ill health, and delayed growth, and development. 📢 Countries must invest in social protection for children now. 👉http://ow.ly/lfCj50N7bPx

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Great conversation with

@silviolual

, Human Rights and Citizenship Minister of #Brazil 🇧🇷. We spoke about the importance of

@ILO

-Brazil cooperation and our shared commitment to human rights, decent work and #socialjustice. Encouraged also that Brazil is working to #RatifyC190.

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Good discussions on cooperation between

@ILO

and #Cuba🇨🇺 with Minister of Foreign Affairs,

@BrunoRguezP

. We spoke about common areas of concern in the world of work, in particular worker protections and the importance of labour rights to greater #socialjustice.

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Fruitful conversation with Eduardo Enrique Reina García, Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Honduras🇭🇳. We discussed promotion of human & labour rights. the need for fair migration & #decentwork for migrant workers, as well as efforts to improve the situation of indigenous people.

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Look forward to today's discussion at

@GVAGrad

on the quest for #socialjustice in a rapidly changing world. It's a timely conversation, as multiple crises exacerbate inequalities and push more people into poverty. If you are in #Geneva, join us at 18:30: https://bit.ly/3J5SHU8

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@ilo

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At the Ibero-American Symposium on Domestic Work and Care, the

@ilo

stressed the need for transformative policies to generate better employment opportunities for domestic workers. 📺 Did you miss the event? Catch up here: http://ow.ly/8AAk50N6UJf

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ILO stresses the need for transformative care economy policies with decent employment opportunities...

An Ibero-American symposium in Cartagena aims to identify challenges and opportunities for policy makers. The ILO Director-General joined Ministers of Labour from Latin America and Spain for Tuesda...

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International Labour Organization

@ilo

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Mar 2

The world is not keeping up with children's needs. Yet, there are more than a billion reasons to secure them a future, starting by investing in universal social protection. Learn more in the new

@ilo

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@UNICEF

report: http://ow.ly/TpgX50N6bkt

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United Nations

@UN

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Mar 2

More than 1.4 billion boys & girls are living without social protection, putting them at risk of poverty, hunger, child marriage & other hardships.

@ilo

&

@UNICEF

are calling for strengthening & expanding benefits for children worldwide.

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Governments urged to strengthen child social protection

The number of children worldwide without access to social protection continues to rise, putting them at risk of poverty, hunger and discrimination, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the...

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UNICEF

@UNICEF

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Mar 1

1.77 billion children lack access to a child or family cash benefit - a fundamental pillar of a social protection system. Social protection schemes give children a fair chance in life, no matter what circumstances they are born into.

@ilo

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More than a billion reasons: The urgent need to build universal social protection

Social protection is a universal human right and a precondition for a world free from poverty. It is also a vital foundation to help the world’s most vulnerable children fulfil their potential and...

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Mar 1

Our new report with

@UNICEF

reveals 1.46 billion children aged 0-15 receive no social protection. This increases vulnerability to poverty, hunger and harm. Universal #socialprotection is a must if we are to achieve the #SDGs and provide a better future for our kids. #USP2030

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Mar 1

Good to meet Chile Minister of Foreign Affairs

@UrrejolaRREE

. We covered areas of cooperation, including on a Global Coalition for #SocialJustice. I'm encouraged by progress towards ratification of

@ILO

Conventions 190 on violence & harassment & 176 on safety & health in mines.

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@ilo

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Mar 1

Combating #discrimination is an essential part of promoting social justice. On #ZeroDiscrimination Day, and every day, let's be proactive! We all have a role to play in making our societies fairer and more equal for all. 🙌

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Feb 28

Good to catch up with

@UN_PGA

Csaba Kőrösi, while he is in #Geneva. I am currently also Chair of

@UN_Water

and we spoke about the upcoming

@UN

Water Conference and priorities, including clean and safe water for all and the need to integrate water and #climate policy.

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Feb 28

Good discussion with Viet Nam's🇻🇳Deputy Prime Minister, Tran Luu Quang, today at

@ILO

. We spoke about cooperation on key world of work issues, including green jobs, #decentwork, #socialprotection, and the transition from the informal economy to the formal economy.

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Feb 28

Very welcome ratifications by #Spain 🇪🇸 of

@ILO

Conventions 188 on Work in Fishing and 189, the Domestic Workers Convention. Pleased to join

@Yolanda_Diaz_

to formalize the ratifications, which are another significant step on the road to increasing #socialjustice in the world.

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International Labour Organization

@ilo

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Feb 28

Children's rights include the right to health, education, family life, play, and protection from abuse and harm. 💪 It's time to act and strengthen our plans to #EndChildLabour. 🔁 if you agree

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ILO Research

@ILO_Research

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Feb 23

🤖👨‍💼 As #AI continues to reshape the world of work, it's more important than ever to understand its impact on jobs, skills, and wages. The

@ilo

is committed to ensuring a just transition to a #FutureOfWork that benefits all workers! #AIforGood #JustTransition

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@ilo

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Feb 28

Angelique's life turned upside down during Congo's civil war. For years she had no income, but a new opportunity for an apprenticeship has given her the skills and courage to set up her own tailoring business. Her story 👉http://ow.ly/4XWV50N4xPC

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As a refugee, my new skills have given my family hope

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@ilo

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Feb 28

How make domestic and care work decent work? Ministers of Latin America gather today to kick off the Ibero-American Symposium on Domestic Work and Care. Join us to learn more➡️ http://ow.ly/Jeb950N3hMp

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Feb 27

Great to take some time with

@ColonjuwonILO

,

@Fred_Lapeyre

,

@petervan_rooij

and the

@ILOAfrica

team while in Abidjan 🇨🇮. We spoke about world of work priorities in the #Africa region and how best to achieve our shared commitment to achieving #decentwork & greater #socialjustice.

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@ilo

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Feb 27

🎉 We are hiring across a range of roles! 👉 Check your eligibility and submit your application at http://jobs.ilo.org There has never been a more exciting time to be part of the

@ilo

! ⌛ 27 March

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International Labour Organization

@ilo

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Feb 27

📉 The slowdown in productivity growth is a worldwide phenomenon. It affects us all because the higher the productivity is, the more goods and services are available. 🎙️ How can we tackle this challenge? New

@ilo

podcast explains: http://ow.ly/vjSH50N3jl2

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Feb 27

Deeply saddened by the loss of life from the shipwreck off the Calabria coast. International action on safe, orderly and well managed #migration is urgently needed. At the same time, measures to reduce poverty, end conflict and increase #decentwork and #socialjustice are vital.

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International Labour Organization

@ilo

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Feb 24

📣 Good news for workers in the arts & entertainment sector 🩰🎶🎨 Delegates from Governments, Employers & Workers have adopted new recommendations to create a better future of work in the sector.

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New measures needed to improve working conditions in arts and entertainment sector

Delegates from governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations have adopted new recommendations to create a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future for people and businesses working in...

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Feb 24

War is never the answer. I repeat

@ILO

’s call for Russian Federation to immediately and unconditionally cease its aggression against #Ukraine. Our plan to support Ukraine’s labour & employment sector will address humanitarian, as well as recovery needs.

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ILO proposes extra support measures for Ukraine, as war enters second year

A new ILO plan to support Ukraine’s labour and employment sector seeks to address humanitarian, as well as recovery needs, after a year of war that has created massive economic and employment losses...

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International Labour Organization

@ilo

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Feb 24

Unprecedented joint statement of

@ilo

Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR) & eight

@UNTreatyBodies

emphasizes the role of labour rights and human rights in addressing crises. 👉http://ow.ly/Mx7F50N1ZZC

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Feb 24

Universal human rights including international labour standards essential to sustainable development and crisis control – UN experts.   Read joint statement of @UNTreatyBodies Chairs and @ilo: http://ow.ly/ZgMk50N1OS3

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Feb 24

I visited cocoa fields in Côte d'Ivoire today and was pleased to learn first hand about actions taken to address #childlabour in agriculture & cocoa production. Access to education for kids, decent work for adults and income for producers are all essential to #EndChildLabour.

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@ilo

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Feb 24

📌 SAVE THE DATE!

@ilo

/

@UNICEF

will publish a report outlining the devastating impact of a lack of social protection for children worldwide. 🗓️ 01 March 📚 More than a billion reasons: The urgent need to build universal social protection for children

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ILO/UNICEF to release report assessing levels of social protection for children

The ILO and UNICEF will publish a report on Wednesday 1 March 2023, assessing the levels of social protection for children worldwide.

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International Labour Organization

@ilo

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Feb 24

The

@ilo

works around the world to promote and advance social justice. We asked people from different countries what #SocialJustice means to them! ⬇️

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Feb 23

Pleased to be in Côte d'Ivoire for the second part of my mission with

@SvenjaSchulze68

and

@hubertus_heil

. We met Vice-President

@Meyliet_KONE

& Minister of Employment and Social Protection, Adama Kamara, and discussed the measures needed to promote decent work in supply chains.

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@ilo

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Feb 23

As the war in #Ukraine 🇺🇦 enters its second year, the

@ilo

is proposing a six-point plan to support the country, addressing humanitarian, early recovery and developmental issues. Learn more👇

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ILO proposes extra support measures for Ukraine, as war enters second year

A new ILO plan to support Ukraine’s labour and employment sector seeks to address humanitarian, as well as recovery needs, after a year of war that has created massive economic and employment losses...

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International Labour Organization

@ilo

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Feb 23

🔴 NOW LIVE! Join us to find out how the

@ilo

is striving to ensure global momentum for a new social contract, one that puts people first! 📺 http://ow.ly/2Jsi50MYWj0

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International Labour Organization

@ilo

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Feb 23

📣 World of Work Show is today! Want to know more about the

@ilo

efforts to promote and advance social justice around the 🌍 ? Join us 👉 http://ow.ly/N0wU50N0o7u 🕓 16:00 CET

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International Labour Organization

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Feb 23

🎬 Today: ILO QUESTION TIME! ILO experts in green jobs and economics answer questions on the green and #JustTransition. 🤔 Any questions or thoughts? Join us👇 📺 http://ow.ly/QHs850MZu2t 🕒 15:00 CET

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Feb 22

Great to see the circular economy in action at Kantamanto Market, as stall holders recycle clothes for resale. On average 15m used clothing items are sent to Ghana a week. Re- and upcycling can help prevent them ending in landfill, protects the environment & provides an income.

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Gilbert F. Houngbo

@GilbertFHoungbo

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Feb 22

The new Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Ghana project that we launched in Accra today will support workers and employers to improve productivity, as well as working conditions in the textiles, garment and shea sectors. Read the press release👇

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ILO Director-General launches new project to boost productivity and working conditions in Ghana

The project, funded by Switzerland and Norway, aims to address the country’s main economic challenges in the textiles & garments and shea sectors.

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@ilo

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Feb 22

The aspiration for #SocialJustice is as great today for the

@ilo

as it was when it was created in 1919. But, what does social justice mean for people around the world? Have a look 👇

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Geneva Graduate Institute

@GVAGrad

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Feb 20

The quest for #SocialJustice in a rapidly changing world of work Join us for a conversation with

@GilbertFHoungbo

Director-General of the

@ilo

. 📅2 March, 18:30, Maison de la paix, Geneva 👉https://graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/quest-social-justice-rapidly-changing-world-work…

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@ilo

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Feb 22

People need dignifying decent jobs and protection, if we can achieve that, we are on the road to greater #socialjustice, says

@GilbertFHoungbo

. Did you miss our high-level event to mark #socialjusticeday?   🔁 Catch up here! http://ow.ly/cbrl50MYWsS

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