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| Employment
GENEVA (ILO News) – A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that wage inequality has decreased in about two-thirds of all countries since 2000. Despite this positive trend, significant wage differentials persist…
| Social Inclusion
Global Humanitarian Overview 2025
Humanitarian needs worldwide continue to grow as crises become more severe and complex. As we witness widespread conflicts and violations of international humanitarian law that continue to devastate civilian lives…
| Youth
"Volunteers embody the best of humanity. On this important day, let’s draw inspiration from their example, and resolve to do our part to help shape a better world for all" - António Guterres.
Diverse volunteers, stronger communities…
| Youth
Plastic is in more places than we realize. While we're all aware of the usual suspects, such as bags, bottles or straws, many everyday things quietly contain this material.
Here are 10 unexpected items and settings where plastic is hiding in plain…
| Poverty Eradication
As the world grapples with complex global concerns like poverty, inequality, and climate change, it’s the poorest communities that are often hardest hit and the most challenging to support.
To address these pressing issues, the World Bank…
| Women
Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed.
Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual…
| Social Inclusion
2024 Theme
1 December marks World AIDS Day – a global moment to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and show solidarity in the face of the pandemic.
This year’s theme “Take the RIGHTS path” highlights that the world can end AIDS – if everyone’…
| Youth
What does the future hold for the world’s children?
In many ways, the future is now. Today’s actions and decisions will determine the future children inherit.
Unfortunately, today's children live in a world fraught with crises, poverty…
| Youth
Generative AI is poised to reshape the job market, raising critical questions about its impact on youth unemployment and underemployment. Despite a global surge in college enrollment, many graduates face job markets that fail to match their…
| Youth
We are thrilled to announce that the Youth Employment Barometer survey is now live, and we are counting on your support to ensure its success. As a key partner in helping shape this important initiative, your involvement is crucial in reaching…
| Cooperatives
“Tarakama” is the traditional nomadic pastoral lifestyle that guides the lives of Azerbaijani communities who move with the seasons. Mahammad Bayramov, originally from Aghdam, a small town in the centre of Azerbaijan, has lived this rhythm since he…
| Social Inclusion
As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates on Wednesday are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of negotiations regarding a new climate finance target. Meanwhile, high-level discussions also…