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03 December 2015 | Disabilities, Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
We mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the wake of the adoption of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This global blueprint for action summons us to “leave no one behind”. Building a sustainable,…
03 December 2015 | Disabilities, Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
We mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the wake of the adoption of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This global blueprint for action summons us to “leave no one behind”. Building a sustainable,…
04 November 2015 | Disabilities, Social Inclusion
The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) recent publication “Inclusion of people with disabilities in national employment policies” is designed to provide step-by-step support in effectively including women and men with disabilities in the…
04 November 2015 | Disabilities, Social Inclusion
The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) recent publication “Inclusion of people with disabilities in national employment policies” is designed to provide step-by-step support in effectively including women and men with disabilities in the…
03 November 2015 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
Urban trends are making the push for inclusion more important than ever. Cities are growing at historic rates, with 90 percent of urban growth taking place in Asia and Africa. While urbanization has the potential to lift people out of poverty and…
03 November 2015 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
Urban trends are making the push for inclusion more important than ever. Cities are growing at historic rates, with 90 percent of urban growth taking place in Asia and Africa. While urbanization has the potential to lift people out of poverty and…
02 November 2015 | Social Inclusion, Women
Shauna Olney of the International Labour Organization (ILO) urges governments to commit to the basic right of empowering women in employment, salaries and the working environment.
The Chief of Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch stressed, “the…
02 November 2015 | Cooperatives, Social Inclusion
Lenore Matthew from ILO's Cooperatives Unit (COOP) and the Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch (GED) is mapping the global provision of care through cooperatives. A synthesis of literature reviews, online surveys and key informant interviews has…
02 November 2015 | Cooperatives, Social Inclusion
Lenore Matthew from ILO's Cooperatives Unit (COOP) and the Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch (GED) is mapping the global provision of care through cooperatives. A synthesis of literature reviews, online surveys and key informant interviews has…
02 November 2015 | Social Inclusion, Women
Shauna Olney of the International Labour Organization (ILO) urges governments to commit to the basic right of empowering women in employment, salaries and the working environment.
The Chief of Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch stressed, “the…
29 October 2015 | Ageing, Disabilities, Social Inclusion
The number of people suffering from dementia worldwide is increasing, according to the United Nations. An estimated 44 million people suffer from the disease, which affects brain function, often leading to disability. The UN Economic Commission for…
29 October 2015 | Ageing, Disabilities, Social Inclusion
The number of people suffering from dementia worldwide is increasing, according to the United Nations. An estimated 44 million people suffer from the disease, which affects brain function, often leading to disability. The UN Economic Commission for…