International Labour Organization
11th Edition of the World of Work Report
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its 11th edition of the World of Work report, providing insights into the projected global unemployment rates and the need for social protection. As the world recovers from the impact of the pandemic, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
World Day of Social Justice 2023
Social justice provides equal social, political, and economic opportunities for all. The World Day of Social Justice is celebrated by the United Nations and several other international organizations on February 20. The main objective of observing world social justice day ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Proposal to Shift from “Minimum” to “Living” Wages
The Union Labour Ministry is currently mulling to shift from the “minimum wages” to “living wages” in a bid to bring more people from poverty in the country. What is a living wage? The term “living wage” is the theoretical ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
ILO Singapore Declaration
The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization (APRM of ILO) concluded with the adoption of the “Singapore Declaration”. What is the Singapore Declaration? The Singapore Declaration aims to ensure social dialogue to address challenges ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Global Wage Report 2022-2023
The report titled the “Global Wage Report 2022-2023: The Impact of inflation and COVID-19 on wages and purchasing power” was released recently by the International Labour Organization (ILO). What are the key findings of the report? Global wages declined in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Gilbert F. Houngbo: ILO’s New Director-General
Gilbert F. Houngbo has recently been elected as the International Labour Organization’s 11th Director-General. He is the former Prime Minister of Togo and will be taking office in October 2022. Overview: He will be the first African to have been ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
World Day of Social Justice – Update (February, 2022)
On 20th February, the World Day of Social Justice is observed annually. This day works towards promoting social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues like exclusion, poverty, unemployment, gender inequality, social protection, and human rights. Overview: The United Nations ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
ILO report on International Migrant Workers
International Labour Organisation (ILO) published its report on International Migrant Workers. Report was published amid COVID-19 pandemic and increased global industrialisation that have impacted world’s economy by shift in workers crossing borders to look for employment. Key findings of report ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
ILO-ADB report: concern expressed on job loss of 41 lakh youth in India amid the Covid-19 pandemic
The joint report of the International Labour Organization and the Asian Development Bank titled ‘Tackling the COVID-19 youth employment crisis in Asia and the Pacific’ apprehended that the COVID-19 pandemic may hit with a job loss of 41 lakh youth ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
UN report on Global Unemployment released
The United Nations specialized agency International Labour Organization in its report has mentioned that Global Unemployment is projected to rise by 2.5 million in 2020. The report also mentions that about 165 million people will not have enough paid work ..