An estimated 12 billion workdays are lost annually due to depression and anxiety costing the global economy nearly US$ 1 trillion. and have called for concrete actions in 2 new publications:, and with practical strategies for governments. The guidelines recommend actions to tackle risks to mental health such as heavy workloads, negative behaviours, and other factors creating distress at work. For the first time, WHO recommends manager training to build their capacity to prevent stressful work environments and respond to workers in distress.
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invites journalists to submit articles showing media coverage on labour migration and fair recruitment, to recognize their contribution to the elimination of xenophobia and discrimination.
More than 40.3 million people are still in modern slavery, including 24.9 million in forced labour. It means 5.4 victims of modern slavery for every 1,000 people in the world. 1 in 4 victims of modern slavery are children.
That social injustice is at the heart of Wagner Moura鈥檚 commitment and activism to put an end to forced labour and child labour. The award-winning actor and () grew up in a very poor area in the northeast of Brazil. He saw first-hand the negative impacts of forced labour on a family, a community, a country.
鈥淚 think that education is the foundation for any sort of social change in the world,鈥 Wagner Moura said.
Today he continues to put his time and energy to urge governments to enact and enforce legislation, protect their population, and end slavery in our lifetime.
Where does his passion for fighting slavery come from? Find out in this of .
Despite significant progress in much of Asia and the Pacific social protection policies still lag behind other areas of the world, according to a new report.
The Russian aggression against Ukraine has paralyzed the economy with nearly half of businesses forced to close and others struggling to keep afloat. With support, the Federation of Employers of Ukraine (FEU) is helping them stay open and supporting local producers. More than 3,550 food boxes were distributed directly to people across the two regions. 鈥淲e need to reduce further economic loss and ensure business continuity. Helping our fellow Ukrainians is a good way to support our local producers", said Ruslan Illichov, FEU Director General.
After successfully reclaiming her people鈥檚 territory in Quebrada de Humahuaca, Northern Argentina, Celestina 脕balos turned to tourism to share and promote her indigenous culture. entrepreneurship training during the COVID-19 pandemic helped her business to grow. See the full story on .
All time top-ranking DJ sisters Liv and Mim Nervo have written a new track to raise awareness of child vulnerability, child labour and trafficking. Here they explain their motivation and the origins of the song.
Women in the health and care sector face a larger gender pay gap than in other economic sectors, earning on average of 24 percent less than peers who are men, according to a new joint by the and .
In Burkina Faso, Latifatou dreamt of becoming a seamstress to escape poverty and child labour. Thanks to support from the , her dream is about to come true.
Champa is 46 and has worked as a migrant domestic worker in Thailand for the past 30 years. She represents a network of domestic workers from Myanmar and advocates for their rights.
In cotton-growing communities of Pakistan, many children were working in the fields because they were deprived of accessible schools. Therefore, the partnered with the local government and civil society to set up education centres at their doorsteps. The CLEAR Cotton project is co-funded and implemented by the and partners.
"Children belong in school, not at work. When I was working I didn't like it because it made me tired. And even though school is sometimes a bit difficult, I will learn and one day I will earn a living from it."
An estimated 4.8 million jobs have been lost in Ukraine since the start of the Russian aggression, according to . If hostilities escalate employment losses would increase to seven million.
launched a on the inclusion of persons with disabilities for employers in Asia and the Pacific. Using real-life examples, the guide cites how inclusive policies can boost profitability.
The ILO hosts the from 22-24 February. It brings together heads of State and Government, heads of international organizations and multilateral development banks, and employers鈥 and workers鈥 leaders from around the world to propose concrete actions and strengthen the international community鈥檚 response to the COVID-19 crisis. The Forum will examine in particular the actions and investments needed to meet the ambition of the and the .