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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
30 July: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
United Nations (UN) observed World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30 to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims, and promote and protect their rights. The theme for this year was ‘Human Trafficking: Call Your Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
Working on a Warmer Planet: ILO Report
According to a recent report by International Labour Organization (ILO) titled- Working on a Warmer Planet – The Impact of Heat Stress on Labour Productivity and Decent Work, India will be the most affected country due to global warming. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019