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Joined September 2017
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An ILO LEED+ project is working with the private sector and local communities in Sri Lanka to develop coco chips as a mutually beneficial business that's creating #decentwork. Read more: buff.ly/36PB8og
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Starting 8 Dec, ILO Talks provides a unique opportunity to hear insights from the Co-founder of the world’s leading professional social network, @LinkedIn, whose users are experiencing transformations in the #worldofwork. Register here: buff.ly/33htf9a
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3 Dec: Don’t miss the conversation on @Netflix documentary Crip Camp. Hear disability rights advocates @Marleematlin & @judithheumann, filmmakers @NicoleNewnham @JimLeBrecht and @ILO Sr Disability Specialist @tromel_stefan. #PurpleLightUp @MyPurpleSpace 👉buff.ly/2KA5WRb
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Today is World AIDS Day. Each year focuses on a specific theme, which this year will be global solidarity and shared responsibility, ever more needed in the #worldofwork and beyond during the #COVID19 crisis. #WorldAIDSDay Read more: buff.ly/3locvD2
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All 187 ILO member States ratified against child labour and the momentum continues. On #UniversalChildrensDay and ahead of the @UN International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour 2021, @WeAreKidsUnited sing “Take a Stand”. buff.ly/3pGvBI5
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Asia-Pacific’s garment sector has been hit hardest by #COVID19, notably in key export markets. We are calling for meaningful conversations amongst governments, employers and workers unions in the region to build back better. Read more on our report: buff.ly/2RavF3s
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If you missed it during the week, our latest edition of The Monitor detailing the impact of #COVID19 on the global labour market is available here buff.ly/3mT92Pd
Today marks World Tourism Day. With 300 million workers affected by the #COVID19 pandemic, this day presents an opportunity to rethink the future of the sector and work towards building back better from the current situation.
What will the robotics and automation boom mean for workers in developing countries? buff.ly/3lnK21s
An aerospace expert with 30 years experience training pilots and aviation professionals talks about the skills today’s young people need to succeed.. buff.ly/3ljThQx
With robotics on the rise in developed countries, what are the implications for workers in developing countries? buff.ly/3lnK21s
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Jeffrey Forrest of MSU Denver explains the importance of helping to equip tomorrow's aviation professionals with the right skills. buff.ly/3ljThQx
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The ground-breaking ILO Convention on violence and harassment in the work environment, #C190 has received its first ratification, from Uruguay. One more ratification and C190 enters into force! buff.ly/30BlYAv
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Migrating for work can bring real benefits, if the work is #decentwork. Two young women from Nepal explain how it empowered them and changed their lives: buff.ly/2GNeNtK
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New report on the situation of tribal and #indigenous people, will be published today. ILO #C169 is the only international convention that specifically covers their rights, and it's 30 years old in 2020. buff.ly/2RBpEx9
On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we are launching the Report “What Works: Promoting pathways to decent work”. The event just started in Addis Ababa with opening remarks by @ColonjuwonILO and the presentation of the report by @VeEscudero_
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What a great Open Day that was #ILO100 and how wonderful to meet the #Geneva public. Merci d'être venus si nombreux à nos portes ouvertes pour partager #OIT100 avec nous #Genève #Myfutureofwork
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Great to meet the @ILO interns today. Their commitment and energy is enormously encouraging. It's clear the desire to make a positive impact on people's lives and the planet motivates young people to intern with us and we are committed to fair, just and paid internships. #ILO100
Crowds of visitors still waiting for the virtual reality booth at #portesouvertes @ilo #myfutureofwork
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