26/07/2024 09:05 AM

Decent work is fundamental to ensuring sustainable and productive forestry operations that are environmentally friendly, safe for those working in them, and benefit the millions of people, many of whom are indigenous and tribal peoples, who depend on forests for their livelihoods, food and shelter.

24/07/2024 08:41 AM

One of the major challenges that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are facing globally is unemployment. The challenge is attributed to systems that are not built with inclusivity in mind by employers. As such, the work of inclusion is not inviting PWDs to do more but to make a difference through social support. Most research on inclusion in the employment of PWDs in low-income settings has been concentrated upon the labor “supply” side, and to the best of our knowledge, no specific studies moved toward inclusion in employment issues from the employers’ perspective in informal settlements. Notably, our research question is: “what would it take to socially support employed PWD in informal settlements building from the perspectives of employers.”

18/07/2024 09:16 AM

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has cautioned the public amidst the scorching heat in many parts of the country after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) continues to record high temperatures exceeding 41 degrees Celsius. Based from PAGASA’s heat index, temperatures ranging from 33 to 41 degrees Celsius are classified as “extreme caution,” while 42 to 51 degrees Celsius are classified as "danger”.

16/07/2024 10:14 AM

Việt Nam has implemented numerous policies to promote the role and ensure legitimate rights and interests of informal workers and enterprises. Along with, Việt Nam's improving legal frameworks, encouraging mutual support among business households through appropriate partnership models such as cooperatives, ensuring strict management and timely support from local authorities for individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises and household businesses.

12/07/2024 08:43 AM

The project promotes inclusive markets and agricultural value chains that increase productivity and sustainable decent work opportunities for women and youth, particularly those with low incomes, in the Jordan Valley and Jericho.

10/07/2024 02:00 PM

The dynamics of global demographics shape our world today, highlighting several key aspects: youth bulges in developing countries versus aging populations in developed ones, rapid urbanization in some regions, international migration, and persistent challenges in achieving gender equality. This blog explores these demographic shifts and their implications, particularly on labour markets.

28/06/2024 10:15 AM

Social entrepreneurs in Lebanon successfully grew their businesses through EMDAD, an ILO PROSPECTS-led initiative that offered financial support, personalized coaching, technical training, and networking opportunities, boosting their community and economic growth. Discover how Hadi Yahya's Bookstore is revitalizing reading in Lebanon with a unique book lending service and community-focused events.

19/06/2024 08:55 AM

A new report examines the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in social security, and the factors that can help social security institutions harness AI. The report is the result of close collaboration between the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and the United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV).