26/08/2013 | Sociedad
Preventing seafaring dreams from turning into nightmares
The coming into force of the Maritime Labour Convention on 20 August 2013 has particular resonance in the Philippines – the world’s leading supplier of seafarers. As a result, Filipino seafarers will see huge improvements to their working conditions on board ships.
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05/06/2013 | Economia y Finanzas
Ryder: We need to get a grip on the rapid changes affecting the world of work
The 102nd International Labour Conference opened with ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, outlining his vision for tackling the various challenges that are having an impact on workers, enterprises and governments around the world.
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05/06/2013 | Economia y Finanzas
World of Work Report 2013: "Repairing the economic and social fabric"
The study analyses the global employment situation five years after the start of the global financial crisis. It looks at labour market performance and projections both at the global and regional levels.
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04/05/2013 | Sociedad
Protecting children from having to work
Social protection measures can help reduce the incidence of child labour, says Constance Thomas, Director of the ILO’s International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC).
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17/04/2013 | Sociedad
Indigenous communities take their place in the HIV battle
The ILO and indigenous communities in Chile team up to battle discrimination and implement HIV guidelines in the transport sector.
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18/02/2013 | Sociedad
The balancing act of migration: the case of Bangladesh
When I arrived at Shah Jalal InternationalAirport in Dhaka on a recent trip, I could not help but notice the hundreds of Bangladeshi migrants returning from abroad, clutching their many over-packed bags – no doubt filled with gifts for relatives. Their look of pride at having found prosperity was hard to miss.
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17/02/2013 | Sociedad
Jobs, social inclusion and growth should top E.U. agenda
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder discusses the priorities of the European Union in the context of his first official visit to Ireland, which holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU.
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08/02/2013 | Sociedad
Egypt’s farmers: Sowing the seeds of an agricultural revolution
Agriculture will be critical to future economic growth in Egypt, says the ILO – but only if the laws on farmers’ co-ops are reformed.
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08/02/2013 | Sociedad
Tougher measures needed to curb forced labour
According to an ILO report, the need to deter would-be perpetrators is widely recognized, but more effort is needed to identify cases of forced labour and to prevent the crime.
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01/11/2012 | Sociedad
Time for women to get on board
The need to have more women in the world’s still male-dominated boardrooms has gained widespread recognition but there is also strong disagreement on how to go about it.
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01/11/2012 | Sociedad
Es tiempo para que las mujeres entren en los consejos directivos
Cada hay un mayor reconocimiento de la necesidad de que más mujeres formen parte de los consejos directivos de las empresas, un mundo aún dominado por los hombres. Sin embargo, aún existen grandes divergencias sobre cómo lograrlo.
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31/10/2012 | Sociedad
African judges’ labour of law
The ILO helps 25 African judges fight sex discrimination in the courts but cultural challenges remain the biggest obstacle for some.
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31/10/2012 | Sociedad
Los jueces africanos y el duro trabajo de aplicar el derecho laboral
La OIT ayuda a 25 jueces africanos a luchar contra la discriminación sexual en los tribunales, pero para algunos los desafíos culturales continúan siendo el mayor obstáculo.
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30/10/2012 | Sociedad
Domestic workers in Europe falling through the loopholes
Many domestic workers in Europe do not enjoy as much legal protection as other workers. ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers – which will come into force in a year’s time – offers a chance to improve the lives of the millions of people who work in this profession.
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30/10/2012 | Sociedad
Los trabajadores domésticos en Europa enfrentan un vacío legal
En Europa, muchos trabajadores domésticos no disfrutan de la misma protección legal que otros trabajadores. El Convenio 189 de la OIT sobre trabajo decente para las trabajadoras y los trabajadores domésticos – que entrará en vigor dentro de un año – ofrece la oportunidad de mejorar las vidas de millones de personas que trabajan en esta profesión.
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30/10/2012 | Sociedad
The win-win potential of microinsurance for migrants
International migrants send home over US$ 400 billion a year, yet they and their families often lack basic social protection. That is where microinsurance can step in.
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30/10/2012 | Sociedad
El microseguro, una solución para los migrantes y las compañías de seguro
Los migrantes internacionales envían a sus hogares más de 400.000 millones de dólares al año, sin embargo, con frecuencia, ellos y sus familias carecen de una protección social básica. Es en este contexto que el microseguro puede intervenir.
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24/10/2012 | Sociedad
Asia-Pacific: Quality and quantity of jobs dropping
Economic growth has slowed down in many Asia-Pacific countries, affecting labour markets both in terms of the quantity and the quality of jobs available, according to an ILO report.
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24/10/2012 | Sociedad
Asia y el Pacífico: Disminuyen la calidad y la cantidad de empleos
La desaceleración del crecimiento del empleo en muchos países asiáticos agudiza los desafíos laborales en una región que tiene la población juvenil más numerosa del mundo, y en cuyas economías en desarrollo prevalece el trabajo precario.
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29/08/2012 | Sociedad
Internships: Head start or labour trap?
Internships can provide valuable work experience to young people. But as they become more common, so does the risk of abuse, especially during economic downturns. ILO News looks at the benefits and drawbacks of this practice.
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29/08/2012 | Sociedad
South Africa could do more for miners, says ILO mining specialist
The killings of more than 30 workers in the Marikana platinum mine have put the spotlight on working conditions in South Africa’s mining industry.
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29/08/2012 | Sociedad
A dream made of bricks and mortar
Construction workers are in great demand in Haiti following the devastating earthquake in 2010. Skills, on the other hand, are in short supply.
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21/08/2012 | Sociedad
Milestone ratifications of seafarers' labour rights charter
The ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention has now been ratified by 30 countries, meaning it will go into effect in a year’s time. The charter sets out the labour rights of the world’s 1.2 million seafarers.
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12/08/2012 | Sociedad
Youth employment: What works
International Youth Day – marked on August 12 – sets the spotlight on the pressing challenges faced by young people. ILO News looks at practices that can help turn around the dramatic youth employment situation.
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12/08/2012 | Sociedad
The coop that helps to weave dreams
A cooperative in the Philippines goes beyond lending money to indigenous people – it equips them with the skills they need to improve their businesses.
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28/06/2012 | Sociedad
Boosting the signal: Helping migrant workers from Myanmar in Thailand
More than 80 per cent of migrant workers in Thailand are from Myanmar. A community radio has caught their ear helping them to understand Thailand’s immigration laws and advocating for their rights at work. Allan Dow reports.
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24/06/2012 | Sociedad
Bangladesh: Lighting the Way to a Greener World of Work
Solar home systems can be an alternative source of energy in developing countries like Bangladesh, where half of the population, or about 85 million people, lack access to grid-based electricity. Solar panels bring clean energy and green jobs to rural areas, an issue that is high on the Rio+20 agenda. Allan Dow reports.
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24/06/2012 | Sociedad
Bangladesh: Iluminar el camino hacia un mundo del trabajo más verde
Los sistemas solares de uso doméstico pueden ser una fuente de energía alternativa en los países en desarrollo como Bangladesh, donde la mitad de la población – o cerca de 85 millones de personas – carece de acceso a la red eléctrica. Los paneles solares suministran energía limpia y empleos verdes a las zonas rurales, un tema prioritario en la agenda de Río+20. Informa Allan Dow.
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12/03/2012 | Sociedad
Gender equality in the rural sector: The ever-present challenge
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day – Empower Rural Women, end poverty and hunger – highlights the need to tackle gender inequalities in the rural sector. Women living and working in rural areas are often perceived and treated as second-class citizens. Despite the low level of recognition given to their work, their socio-economic contribution to the welfare of their households and communities is immense. In this interview, ILO Gender Bureau Director Jane Hodges discusses the many facets of the plight of rural women.
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12/03/2012 | Sociedad
La igualdad de género en el sector rural: un desafío siempre presente
El Día Internacional de la Mujer de este año – Empoderamiento de las mujeres rurales, erradiquemos la pobreza y el hambre – destaca la necesidad de enfrentar las desigualdades entre los géneros en el sector rural. Las mujeres que viven y trabajan en las zonas rurales con frecuencia son consideradas y tratadas como ciudadanas de segunda categoría. A pesar del poco reconocimiento que reciben por su trabajo, la contribución socioeconómica que aportan al bienestar de sus hogares y comunidades es inmensa. En esta entrevista, Jane Hodges, Directora de la Oficina para la Igualdad de Género de la OIT, expone las múltiples facetas de la difícil situación de las mujeres rurales.
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12/03/2012 | Sociedad
Gender equality in the rural sector: The ever-present challenge
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day – Empower Rural Women, end poverty and hunger – highlights the need to tackle gender inequalities in the rural sector. Women living and working in rural areas are often perceived and treated as second-class citizens. Despite the low level of recognition given to their work, their socio-economic contribution to the welfare of their households and communities is immense. In this interview, ILO Gender Bureau Director Jane Hodges discusses the many facets of the plight of rural women.
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12/03/2012 | Sociedad
La igualdad de género en el sector rural: un desafío siempre presente
El Día Internacional de la Mujer de este año – Empoderamiento de las mujeres rurales, erradiquemos la pobreza y el hambre – destaca la necesidad de enfrentar las desigualdades entre los géneros en el sector rural. Las mujeres que viven y trabajan en las zonas rurales con frecuencia son consideradas y tratadas como ciudadanas de segunda categoría. A pesar del poco reconocimiento que reciben por su trabajo, la contribución socioeconómica que aportan al bienestar de sus hogares y comunidades es inmensa. En esta entrevista, Jane Hodges, Directora de la Oficina para la Igualdad de Género de la OIT, expone las múltiples facetas de la difícil situación de las mujeres rurales.
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03/03/2012 | Sociedad
Decent work and education: A win-win combination
In 2003, Argentina became one the first countries to incorporate the concept of Decent Work to its national development agenda. Since then, a number of government programmes have put into practice different aspects of the Decent Work Agenda. In 2004, Argentina and the ILO teamed up to launch the Building a Future with Decent Work project, which aims to promote and develop the dignity of work in each person. As ILO News explains, this a road that begins in the primary years at school.
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03/03/2012 | Sociedad
Trabajo Decente y educación: Una combinación en la que todos ganan
En 2003, Argentina se convirtió en uno de los primeros países e incorporar el concepto de Trabajo Decente en su agenda de desarrollo nacional. A partir de entonces, varios programas gubernamentales han puesto en práctica diferentes aspectos relacionados con este concepto. En 2004, con apoyo de la OIT, el gobierno argentino lanzó el proyecto Construir Futuro con Trabajo, cuyo objetivo es promover y desarrollar en cada persona el valor de la dignidad del trabajo. Como explica OIT en Línea, este es un camino que empieza a recorrerse en la escuela primaria.
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03/03/2012 | Sociedad
Decent work and education: A win-win combination
In 2003, Argentina became one the first countries to incorporate the concept of Decent Work to its national development agenda. Since then, a number of government programmes have put into practice different aspects of the Decent Work Agenda. In 2004, Argentina and the ILO teamed up to launch the Building a Future with Decent Work project, which aims to promote and develop the dignity of work in each person. As ILO News explains, this a road that begins in the primary years at school.
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03/03/2012 | Sociedad
Trabajo Decente y educación: Una combinación en la que todos ganan
En 2003, Argentina se convirtió en uno de los primeros países e incorporar el concepto de Trabajo Decente en su agenda de desarrollo nacional. A partir de entonces, varios programas gubernamentales han puesto en práctica diferentes aspectos relacionados con este concepto. En 2004, con apoyo de la OIT, el gobierno argentino lanzó el proyecto Construir Futuro con Trabajo, cuyo objetivo es promover y desarrollar en cada persona el valor de la dignidad del trabajo. Como explica OIT en Línea, este es un camino que empieza a recorrerse en la escuela primaria.
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17/02/2012 | Sociedad
Land rights mean social justice for Cambodia's indigenous peoples
February 20 is World Day for Social Justice, focusing attention on the necessity for economic growth to promote equity and social justice, and that “a society for all” must be based on social justice and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms. In Cambodia new legislation is helping some indigenous peoples achieve some of these rights and build a more secure future. By Maeve Galvin, Communication and Advocacy Officer, ILO Cambodia.
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11/10/2011 | Sociedad
Inequities in health care access in the European region
The objective of providing universal health coverage is high on the agenda of countries in the broader European region, yet vulnerable groups often do not have full access to health services, according to Dr. Xenia Scheil-Adlung, Health Policy Coordinator at the ILO's Social Security Department. ILO Online spoke to Dr. Scheil-Adlung, who has published a study looking at the situation in the region, which includes the European Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States and Central and Eastern Europe.
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11/10/2011 | Sociedad
Desigualdades en el acceso a los servicios de sanidad en Europa
El objetivo de ofrecer cobertura de salud universal ocupa un lugar prioritario en la agenda de los países de la región europea en general.
Sin embargo, con frecuencia, los grupos vulnerables no tienen acceso a los servicios de salud, según explica la Dra. Xenia Scheil-Adlung, Coordinadora de Políticas de Salud del Departamento de Seguridad Social de la OIT. OIT EnLínea habló con la Dra. Scheil-Adlung, quien acaba de publicar un estudio que analiza la situación en la región, que además de la Unión Europea abarca la Comunidad de Estados Independientes y Europa Central y Oriental.
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09/10/2011 | Sociedad
Empowering South Africans with decent work
While African economies have bounced back from the economic crisis, daunting challenges for the continent remain, including poverty, unemployment and underemployment. Faced with these and other major challenges, the Republic of South Africa is one of the 27 African ILO Member States that are implementing Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) aimed at promoting decent work as a key component of their national development. ILO Online reports from Johannesburg, South Africa.
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09/10/2011 | Sociedad
Fortalecer la autonomía de los sudafricanos con trabajo decente
Si bien las economías africanas se han recuperado de la crisis económica, el continente aún enfrenta grandes desafíos, incluyendo la pobreza, el desempleo y el subempleo. Frente a estos y otros grandes retos, la República de Sudáfrica es uno de los 27 países africanos miembros de la OIT que está implementando Programas de Trabajo Decente por País (PTDP) destinados a promover el trabajo decente como un componente fundamental de su desarrollo nacional. OIT EnLínea informa desde Johannesburgo, Sudáfrica.
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21/09/2011 | Sociedad
Greying of the workforce in retail commerce: Questions and answers
According to a recent ILO study, 2 billion people will be aged 60 or over by 2050. While most discussions about population ageing turn around the sustainability of pension systems, a forthcoming ILO meeting to be held in Geneva on 21-22 September, will focus on the impact of the greying of societies on labour supply in the retail commerce sector, an industry that has traditionally drawn a large proportion of its workers from people aged 30 and under. ILO Online spoke with John Sendanyoye, the ILO’s Commerce Sector Specialist.
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20/09/2011 | Sociedad
El envejecimiento de la mano de obra en el comercio minorista: Preguntas y respuestas
De acuerdo con un estudio reciente de la OIT, 2.000 millones de trabajadores tendrán 60 o más años para 2050. Mientras que la mayoría de las discusiones sobre el envejecimiento de la población versan sobre la sostenibilidad de los sistemas de pensiones, una reunión de la OIT que se llevará a cabo en Ginebra el 21 y 22 de septiembre se concentrará sobre el impacto del envejecimiento de las sociedades en la oferta de mano de obra en el comercio minorista, un sector que tradicionalmente contrata gran parte de sus trabajadores entre los menores de 30 años. OIT EnLínea habló con John Sendanyoye, especialista en el sector de comercio de la OIT.
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12/09/2011 | Sociedad
Questions and Answers on global trends and challenges on occupational safety and health
The XIX World Congress on Safety and Health at Work to be held in Istanbul on 11-15 September provides a major forum to discuss the latest safety and health challenges in the world of work. ILO Online spoke with Seiji Machida, Director of the ILO’s Programme on Safety and Health at Work and the Environment (SafeWork), about the Congress and the challenges ahead.
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12/09/2011 | Sociedad
Preguntas y respuestas sobre tendencias mundiales y desafíos de la seguridad y salud en el trabajo
El XIX Congreso Mundial sobre Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo (SST), que se realizará en Estambul entre el 11 y el 15 de septiembre, ofrece un importante foro para discutir los más recientes desafíos en materia de seguridad y salud en el mundo del trabajo. OIT EnLínea habló con Seiji Machida, Director del Programa sobre Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo y Medio Ambiente (SafeWork) de la OIT, sobre el Congreso y los desafíos futuros.
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09/08/2011 | Sociedad
Questions and answers on the hidden reality of children in domestic work
The recently approved ILO Convention No. 189 and Recommendation No. 201 on decent work for domestic workers aim to protect and improve working and living conditions of millions of workers worldwide, who have few – if any – labour rights. Many are children who spend long hours working as domestic helpers, performing tasks such as cleaning, ironing, cooking, minding other children and gardening instead of being at school. ILO News spoke to ILO experts Martin Oelz (TRAVAIL) and José M. Ramírez (IPEC) on the current situation of child domestic workers and how the new Convention and Recommendation can help impact their lives.
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22/07/2011 | Sociedad
The ILO and Manual Scavengers in India: Paving the long way towards the elimination of discrimination based on social origin
For millions of people, contemporary India has become a land of opportunities, and the largest democracy in the world has experienced a remarkable economic growth during the last decade. Yet, as India accelerates its pace towards development, many are left behind due to long standing caste-based discrimination in employment. ILO Online reports from Rajasthan, India.
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22/07/2011 | Sociedad
La OIT y las personas que trabajan en la recolección de desechos en India: El largo camino hacia la eliminación de la discriminación basada en el origen social
Para millones de personas, la India contemporánea se ha convertido en una tierra de oportunidades. Durante la última década, la más extensa democracia del mundo ha experimentado un extraordinario crecimiento económico. Sin embargo, a medida que India acelera su ritmo de desarrollo, muchas personas quedan rezagadas debido a la discriminación en el empleo, tradicionalmente basada en el sistema de castas. OIT EnLínea informa desde Rajastan, India.
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14/06/2011 | Sociedad
Discussions on social security for all get under way
The 100th International Labour Conference has started discussions on ways to establish social security for all as a powerful and affordable tool to promote economic growth, reduce poverty and mitigate the impact of crises. Yet, only about 20 percent of the world’s working age population has access to comprehensive social security systems, according to a new conference report, entitled “Social Security for Social Justice and a fair Globalization”.
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14/06/2011 | Sociedad
Discussions on social security for all get under way
The 100th International Labour Conference has started discussions on ways to establish social security for all as a powerful and affordable tool to promote economic growth, reduce poverty and mitigate the impact of crises. Yet, only about 20 percent of the world’s working age population has access to comprehensive social security systems, according to a new conference report, entitled “Social Security for Social Justice and a fair Globalization”.
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11/06/2011 | Sociedad
From child labourer to child advocate: How Rodel succeeded in leaving the mineshaft
More than half (53 per cent) of the 215 million child labourers worldwide do hazardous work. While their number is increasing among older children, aged 15-17, progress is being made for younger children, aged 5-14, says the latest ILO report on child labour “Children in Hazardous Work”. Some of them succeed in leaving the dark tunnel of a mineshaft or other dangerous workplaces, as the example of Rodel from the Philippines shows.
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11/06/2011 | Sociedad
De niño trabajador a defensor de la infancia: Cómo Rodel logró salir del pozo de una mina
Más de la mitad (53 por ciento) de los 215 millones de niños trabajadores en el mundo realizan trabajos peligrosos. Si bien esta cifra ha aumentado entre los niños mayores, de 15 a 17 años, se han alcanzado progresos para los niños menores, de 5 a 14 años, según el nuevo informe de la OIT sobre trabajo infantil, titulado “Niños en trabajos peligrosos”. Algunos de ellos logran salir del túnel oscuro de una mina o de otros lugares de trabajo peligrosos, como muestra el ejemplo de Rodel en Filipinas.
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11/06/2011 | Sociedad
From child labourer to child advocate: How Rodel succeeded in leaving the mineshaft
More than half (53 per cent) of the 215 million child labourers worldwide do hazardous work. While their number is increasing among older children, aged 15-17, progress is being made for younger children, aged 5-14, says the latest ILO report on child labour “Children in Hazardous Work”. Some of them succeed in leaving the dark tunnel of a mineshaft or other dangerous workplaces, as the example of Rodel from the Philippines shows.
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11/06/2011 | Sociedad
De niño trabajador a defensor de la infancia: Cómo Rodel logró salir del pozo de una mina
Más de la mitad (53 por ciento) de los 215 millones de niños trabajadores en el mundo realizan trabajos peligrosos. Si bien esta cifra ha aumentado entre los niños mayores, de 15 a 17 años, se han alcanzado progresos para los niños menores, de 5 a 14 años, según el nuevo informe de la OIT sobre trabajo infantil, titulado “Niños en trabajos peligrosos”. Algunos de ellos logran salir del túnel oscuro de una mina o de otros lugares de trabajo peligrosos, como muestra el ejemplo de Rodel en Filipinas.
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02/06/2011 | Sociedad
Recognition for India’s invisible workers
Domestic workers play an important role in the economy and they allow others to go out and earn money. Yet they remain invisible, unprotected and their contribution is often not recognized. At the forthcoming International Labour Conference (in Geneva, 1-17 June) the ILO and its members will debate drafts that could lead to the first international instruments specifically designed to protect domestic workers. By Neelam Agnihotri, Communication & Information Officer, ILO Country Office for India.
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02/06/2011 | Sociedad
En busca de reconocimiento para los trabajadores invisibles de India
Los trabajadores domésticos desempeñan un papel importante en la economía, y permiten que otros vayan a trabajar para percibir un sueldo. Sin embargo, permanecen invisibles y con frecuencia su contribución no es reconocida. En la Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo (en Ginebra, 1-17 de junio) se realiza una discusión que podría generar las primeras normas internacionales elaboradas específicamente para proteger a los trabajadores domésticos. Por Neelam Agnihotri, de la Oficina de la OIT para India.
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02/06/2011 | Sociedad
Recognition for India’s invisible workers
Domestic workers play an important role in the economy and they allow others to go out and earn money. Yet they remain invisible, unprotected and their contribution is often not recognized. At the forthcoming International Labour Conference (in Geneva, 1-17 June) the ILO and its members will debate drafts that could lead to the first international instruments specifically designed to protect domestic workers. By Neelam Agnihotri, Communication & Information Officer, ILO Country Office for India.
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02/06/2011 | Sociedad
En busca de reconocimiento para los trabajadores invisibles de India
Los trabajadores domésticos desempeñan un papel importante en la economía, y permiten que otros vayan a trabajar para percibir un sueldo. Sin embargo, permanecen invisibles y con frecuencia su contribución no es reconocida. En la Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo (en Ginebra, 1-17 de junio) se realiza una discusión que podría generar las primeras normas internacionales elaboradas específicamente para proteger a los trabajadores domésticos. Por Neelam Agnihotri, de la Oficina de la OIT para India.
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01/06/2011 | Sociedad
Labour administration and inspection key to good global governance
The importance of strong and effective labour administration and labour inspection systems in the context of economic and social development is recognised in the Constitution of the ILO, the Declaration of Philadelphia and the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization. The same principles have been further developed by numerous ILO Conventions, Recommendations and other instruments. ILO Online spoke with Giuseppe Casale, Director of the ILO’s Labour Administration and Inspection Programme (LAB/ADMIN).
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01/06/2011 | Sociedad
Administración e inspección del trabajo: Herramientas esenciales para una buena gobernanza mundial
La importancia de contar con sistemas de administración e inspección del trabajo sólidos y eficientes en el contexto del desarrollo económico y social está reconocido en la Constitución de la OIT, en la Declaración de Filadelfia y en la Declaración de la OIT sobre la justicia social para una globalización equitativa. Este principio ha sido desarrollado por numerosos Convenios, Recomendaciones y otros instrumentos de la OIT. OIT EnLínea habló con Giuseppe Casale, Director del Programa sobre Administración e Inspección del Trabajo (LAB/ADMIN) de la OIT.
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01/06/2011 | Sociedad
Labour administration and inspection key to good global governance
The importance of strong and effective labour administration and labour inspection systems in the context of economic and social development is recognised in the Constitution of the ILO, the Declaration of Philadelphia and the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization. The same principles have been further developed by numerous ILO Conventions, Recommendations and other instruments. ILO Online spoke with Giuseppe Casale, Director of the ILO’s Labour Administration and Inspection Programme (LAB/ADMIN).
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01/06/2011 | Sociedad
Administración e inspección del trabajo: Herramientas esenciales para una buena gobernanza mundial
La importancia de contar con sistemas de administración e inspección del trabajo sólidos y eficientes en el contexto del desarrollo económico y social está reconocido en la Constitución de la OIT, en la Declaración de Filadelfia y en la Declaración de la OIT sobre la justicia social para una globalización equitativa. Este principio ha sido desarrollado por numerosos Convenios, Recomendaciones y otros instrumentos de la OIT. OIT EnLínea habló con Giuseppe Casale, Director del Programa sobre Administración e Inspección del Trabajo (LAB/ADMIN) de la OIT.
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20/05/2011 | Sociedad
Combating pay discrimination: The example of Jordan
According to the ILO’s global report on discrimination “Equality at work: The continuing challenge”, significant progress has been made in recent decades in advancing gender equality in the world of work. However, the gender pay gap still exists, with women’s wages representing between 70-90 per cent of wages earned by their male counterparts. Jordan has a longstanding commitment to the achievement of pay equity for women and men at work. The country has ratified several international conventions which assert the right to equal pay for equal value of work. Yet, in reality,the measures which ensure equality of pay are often not applied. ILO Online spoke with Asma Khader, Secretary-General of the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW).
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20/05/2011 | Sociedad
Luchar contra la discriminación salarial: el ejemplo de Jordania
Según el informe global de la OIT sobre discriminación, “Igualdad en el trabajo: un objetivo que sigue pendiente de cumplirse”, durante los últimos decenios se han alcanzado progresos importantes en la promoción de la igualdad de género en el mundo del trabajo. Sin embargo, persisten las diferencias de retribución entre hombres y mujeres. Las mujeres ganan en promedio entre 70 y 90 por ciento menos de lo que ganan los hombres.Jordania tiene un compromiso desde hace muchos años para alcanzar la igualdad de remuneración salarial entre mujeres y hombres. El país ha ratificado diversos convenios internacionales que afirman el derecho a la igualdad de remuneración entre los trabajadores y las trabajadoras por un trabajo de igual valor. Sin embargo, la aplicación de medidas que garanticen igualdad de remuneración continúa siendo un desafío. OIT EnLínea habló al respecto con Asma Khader, Secretaria General de la Comisión Nacional para Asuntos de las Mujeres de Jordania (JNCW, por sus siglas en inglés).
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20/05/2011 | Sociedad
Combating pay discrimination: The example of Jordan
According to the ILO’s global report on discrimination “Equality at work: The continuing challenge”, significant progress has been made in recent decades in advancing gender equality in the world of work. However, the gender pay gap still exists, with women’s wages representing between 70-90 per cent of wages earned by their male counterparts. Jordan has a longstanding commitment to the achievement of pay equity for women and men at work. The country has ratified several international conventions which assert the right to equal pay for equal value of work. Yet, in reality,the measures which ensure equality of pay are often not applied. ILO Online spoke with Asma Khader, Secretary-General of the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW).
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20/05/2011 | Sociedad
Luchar contra la discriminación salarial: el ejemplo de Jordania
Según el informe global de la OIT sobre discriminación, “Igualdad en el trabajo: un objetivo que sigue pendiente de cumplirse”, durante los últimos decenios se han alcanzado progresos importantes en la promoción de la igualdad de género en el mundo del trabajo. Sin embargo, persisten las diferencias de retribución entre hombres y mujeres. Las mujeres ganan en promedio entre 70 y 90 por ciento menos de lo que ganan los hombres.Jordania tiene un compromiso desde hace muchos años para alcanzar la igualdad de remuneración salarial entre mujeres y hombres. El país ha ratificado diversos convenios internacionales que afirman el derecho a la igualdad de remuneración entre los trabajadores y las trabajadoras por un trabajo de igual valor. Sin embargo, la aplicación de medidas que garanticen igualdad de remuneración continúa siendo un desafío. OIT EnLínea habló al respecto con Asma Khader, Secretaria General de la Comisión Nacional para Asuntos de las Mujeres de Jordania (JNCW, por sus siglas en inglés).
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04/05/2011 | Economia y Finanzas
Reducing poverty through tourism
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) can draw on a range of policies to drive an agenda of structural transformation and decent work. A special event at the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries to be held in Istanbul from 9-13 May, 2011, features Hotel, Catering and Tourism (HCT) as one of the fastest-growing economic sectors worldwide which can significantly contribute to social and economic development, as well as poverty reduction in LDCs. ILO Online spoke with Wolfgang Weinz, Hotels, Catering and Tourism Specialist in the ILO’s Sectoral Activities Department.
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04/05/2011 | Economia y Finanzas
Reducing poverty through tourism
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) can draw on a range of policies to drive an agenda of structural transformation and decent work. A special event at the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries to be held in Istanbul from 9-13 May, 2011, features Hotel, Catering and Tourism (HCT) as one of the fastest-growing economic sectors worldwide which can significantly contribute to social and economic development, as well as poverty reduction in LDCs. ILO Online spoke with Wolfgang Weinz, Hotels, Catering and Tourism Specialist in the ILO’s Sectoral Activities Department.
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27/04/2011 | Sociedad
World Day for Safety and Health at Work - OSH Management system: A tool for continual improvement
Each year, governments, employers and workers mark the World Day for Safety and Health. This year’s theme for the day is “Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System: A tool for continual improvement”. Improvement is in fact needed: according to ILO data, an estimated 337 million workplace accidents and 2.3 million deaths occur per year, or some 6,300 deaths every day. ILO Online examines how OSH management systems can make a difference.
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27/04/2011 | Sociedad
World Day for Safety and Health at Work - OSH Management system: A tool for continual improvement
Each year, governments, employers and workers mark the World Day for Safety and Health. This year’s theme for the day is “Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System: A tool for continual improvement”. Improvement is in fact needed: according to ILO data, an estimated 337 million workplace accidents and 2.3 million deaths occur per year, or some 6,300 deaths every day. ILO Online examines how OSH management systems can make a difference.
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10/04/2011 | Economia y Finanzas
Developing self reliance – Building hope: The ILO Employment for Peace Programme in Somalia
Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia, has been racked by violence and insecurity for nearly two decades. But there are signs of hope: among them, an ILO programme which provided a visible peace dividend to poor communities by engaging them in large scale employment-intensive projects. This and similar projects will be discussed at the ILO-IGAD-African Union Conference on 'Employment for Peace, Stability and Development' on 11-12 April 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Conference will map out a regional strategy for the Horn of Africa built upon a “virtuous triangle” consisting of the creation of employment opportunities, social protection for the most vulnerable and empowerment of people and communities. ILO Online reports from Mogadishu.
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07/04/2011 | Sociedad
Youth unemployment in the Arab world is a major cause for rebellion
While images from protests in the Arab region go around the world, it is timely to look at the reasons that brought these mostly young people on to the streets. An extremely high youth unemployment rate of 23.4 per cent in 2010, is one major but not the only cause for these popular uprisings, says Dorothea Schmidt, senior employment expert in the ILO office in Cairo.
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17/03/2011 | Medio Ambiente
World Water Day (22 March 2011) - Bringing safe water to communities: the role of the ILO
Despite the UN General Assembly declaring that access to safe water is a human right, thousands die each day because of water-related diseases, and many countries are not expected to meet the UN Millennium Development Goals on water. The ILO is working with governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations to identify priorities for investment infrastructure in order to create employment opportunities and bring safe water to communities. In advance of World Water Day on 22 March, ILO Online spoke with Carlos R. Carrión-Crespo, ILO Sectoral Specialist for Public Services and Utilities.
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09/03/2011 | Sociedad
The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and International Women’s Day: 100 years on
The first International Women’s Day commemorated a demonstration by women workers in New York in 1857. But what established the modern celebration of International Women’s Day in history, was the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York on 25 March 1911 that killed 146 young women workers, most of whom were immigrants. From the ashes of that tragic event, the pursuit of social justice for women and men ignited that day continues be felt around the world 100 years on. From New York, ILO On-line reports on the fire that changed everything.
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05/12/2010 | Sociedad
Working together for development: Including people with disabilities
This year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities focuses on “Keeping the Promise of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)” to ensure that disability and the concerns of people with disabilities are reflected in the commitments made by the international community to reduce poverty by 2015. ILO Online reports on how disability-inclusive development not only helps improve the lives of people with disabilities, but can boost achievement of the MDGs.
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12/11/2010 | En Parrilla
The impact of the global economic crisis on public administration
The economic crisis also had an impact on employment and working conditions in public administration. A new ILO report prepared for the November 2010 session of its Governing Body recommends that governments engage in social dialogue when seeking measures to counter the downturn.
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04/07/2010 | Economia y Finanzas
Cooperatives and the crisis: ´´Our customers are also our owners´´
Cooperatives have been more resilient to the deepening global economic and jobs crisis than other sectors. Report from Sweden.
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22/06/2010 | Sociedad
ILO-UN Social Protection Floor Initiative: The role of social security in crisis response and recovery, and beyond
The crisis has reinforced the perception that the extension of social security should be a high priority. While in many developing countries social security systems were previously considered unaffordable, they are now regarded as important investments to support sustainable economic growth. Furthermore, in times of crisis, social security systems are playing an essential role as economic stabilizers. Interview with Michael Cichon, Director of the ILO’s Social Security Department, about the UN Social Protection Floor Initiative and social security in times of crisis.
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22/06/2010 | Sociedad
Child Labour in Cambodia - A New Direction
Although Cambodia is emerging as one of the brightest economic growth stories of Southeast Asia, over 313,000 children are trapped in the worst forms of exploitation such as drug trafficking and prostitution. But the end of all worst forms of child labour in the country is within reach, according to Elaine Moore, a Phnom Penh based journalist, and Allan Dow from the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok who sent us this report.
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22/06/2010 | Sociedad
‘The main change has to happen in peoples’ minds’: a child labour film programme in Kyrgyzstan
The ILO Global Report “Accelerating action against child labour“, launched in May 2010 calls for “better targeted advocacy” based on “filling important knowledge gaps and making greater use of the media”. This story shows how a small-scale but successful child labour awareness programme in one of the Central Asian countries is putting this kind of advocacy to work.
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22/06/2010 | Sociedad
Fixing the future of Mali's child workers
In Mali, approximately two out of three children aged 5 to 17 work. This represents over 3 million children. Few of them go to school and 40 per cent of children aged 5 to 14 perform hazardous tasks. The situation of migrant girls is of particular concern. ILO Online reports.
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10/06/2010 | Sociedad
A policy framework for better managing business and human rights challenges
One of the main goals of the UN Framework "Protect, Respect and Remedy" is to identify and clarify standards of corporate responsibility and accountability for business enterprises with regard to human rights. Professor John Ruggie, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on business and human rights, shared insights on the current phase and further steps towards operationalizing and promoting this framework with participants of the 99th ILC. ILO Online spoke with Mr. Ruggie about design and development of the UN Policy Framework and its relationship to ILO’s work.
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10/06/2010 | Sociedad
Eliminating child labour in Bolivia: The role of education
Education is often cited as the key to eliminating child labour. But by itself, education isn’t enough. ILO Online reports from Bolivia showing how adding decent work for adults to education of children, together, with a quotient of political will, can make the equation work.
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08/05/2010 | Sociedad
The State of Child Labour Today
In 2006, the ILO’s second Global Report on Child Labour showed that significant progress was being made in the fight against child labour . Encouraged by the positive trend, the ILO established a visionary target – to eliminate child labour in its worst forms by 2016. Four years on, the third Global Report paints a different picture: child labour continues to decline, albeit at a slower pace. The report warns that if countries carry on with business as usual the 2016 target will not be met. ILO Online spoke to Constance Thomas, Director of the ILO International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC), about the state of child labour today.
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08/05/2010 | Sociedad
In search of jobs: new ILO study on labour migration in North and West Africa
The global financial and economic crisis has brought with it significant employment and social challenges, particularly for migrant workers from developing countries. As a new ILO study on North and West Africa shows, the latter tend to be disproportionately affected by job losses in destination countries, with the flow of remittances to their countries of origin suffering a major decline. This has raised questions about the extent to which migration can contribute to development in countries of origin. ILO Online spoke with Steven Tobin, co-author of the study, about how best to leverage migration as a development factor.
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24/03/2010 | Economia y Finanzas
Economic sectors at a glance: Economic recovery yet to be translated into jobs (Q&A)
The path for labour markets to return to pre-crisis levels remains long and signs of recovery in the economy are yet to be translated into jobs, says a new study by the ILO. The paper also shows how job losses are unequally distributed across regions and economic sectors, and between developed and developing countries. ILO Online spoke with Elizabeth Tinoco, Director of the ILO Sectoral Activities Department.
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14/03/2010 | Sociedad
Labour inspection in Europe: fighting undeclared work and trafficking
Europe’s labour inspectors face daunting challenges. They not only try to ensure decent working conditions, but also contribute to the fight against trafficking and undeclared work. ILO Online has set up a series of questions and answers about a new ILO report intended to help experts in EU countries share good practices and develop common policy guidelines for labour inspection and undeclared work.
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08/03/2010 | Sociedad
Primas bajas, beneficios a largo plazo: Por qué las mujeres pobres necesitan el Microseguro
Han transcurrido 15 años desde que la Cuarta Conferencia Mundial sobre la Mujer en Beijing adoptó una plataforma de acción mundial sobre igualdad de género y la emancipación de las mujeres. Para las mujeres pobres en los países en desarrollo, la cobertura del microseguro representa una importante red de seguridad, al ofrecer una herramienta eficaz para proteger sus hogares y bienes de producción. OIT EnLínea informa desde Kenya, donde el microseguro representa una nueva frontera de desarrollo económico y social.
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18/02/2010 | Sociedad
La respuesta de las organizaciones de empleadores al impacto de la crisis
A partir de la adopción del Pacto Mundial para el Empleo por parte de los 183 países miembros de la OIT durante la Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo en junio 2009, los gobiernos, empleadores y trabajadores del mundo disponen de un conjunto de políticas orientadas a enfrentar la crisis económica y social mundial. OIT EnLínea habló con Jean-François Retournard, Director de la Oficina de Actividades para los Empleadores de la OIT, sobre un nuevo informe que muestra que los empleadores han desempeñado un papel importante en los esfuerzos internacionales para combatir la crisis.
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27/01/2010 | Economia y Finanzas
Vulnerable employment and poverty on the rise, Interview with ILO chief of Employment Trends Unit
The economic crisis has had a major impact throughout the world on the level of employment as well as its quality. The ILO’s annual report on "Global Employment Trends 2010" says the share of workers in vulnerable employment worldwide may have increased by more than 100 million in 2009, and with it global poverty. ILO Online spoke with Lawrence Jeffrey Johnson who directed the publication of the report.
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16/12/2009 | Economia y Finanzas
Green policies and jobs: a double dividend?
Nearly 40 per cent of all jobs worldwide are in high carbon intensive sectors. If we want to arrest climate change, this will inevitably create an employment challenge as workers will have to move to different jobs and sectors. And it raises the question to what extent “green” policies can produce a double dividend, in terms of environmental and employment goals. Here are a series of questions and answers on climate change, green policies and jobs.
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16/12/2009 | Economia y Finanzas
Green policies and jobs: a double dividend?
Nearly 40 per cent of all jobs worldwide are in high carbon intensive sectors. If we want to arrest climate change, this will inevitably create an employment challenge as workers will have to move to different jobs and sectors. And it raises the question to what extent “green” policies can produce a double dividend, in terms of environmental and employment goals. Here are a series of questions and answers on climate change, green policies and jobs.
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28/10/2009 | Sociedad
One dinner that changed thousands of lives
Last month, the Salvadoran NGO Agape was awarded the Social Entrepreneurship Award 2009 for Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic. The prize, presented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, recognizes Agape's contribution to improving the lives of thousands of poor Salvadorans as well as its leadership and innovation in applying a successful business model.
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11/10/2009 | Sociedad
Climate change in Asia: while awareness is increasing, the water is rising
As global awareness on climate change increases, some regions of the world are already suffering from its consequences. In one such area in the Philippines, the ILO has launched a new project to lessen the impact of changing weather patterns on the local economy. This experience illustrates the challenge of adapting to climate change which will be one of the items on the agenda of Climate Change Talks involving 2,500 participants in Bangkok until 9 October to prepare for the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December. The ILO's Communication officer Minette Rimando reports.
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24/09/2009 | Sociedad
Social security for all, the Brazilian way
Brazil has been at the fore front of social security protection and promotion in Latin American over the past years. Its social protection programmes are widely regarded both for their scope and innovation. The Brazilian Deputy Minister for Social Security, Carlos Eduardo Gabas, was recently elected President of a Tripartite Meeting of Experts on Strategies for the Extension of Social Security Coverage at the ILO and discussed Brazil's experience in this field with ILO On-line.
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10/09/2009 | Sociedad
Child trafficking
Around one million children are trafficked worldwide today, and there is growing concern that the global economic crisis may further increase child vulnerability to trafficking. The ILO has been leading the fight against child trafficking, and is now taking the struggle to those best placed to help stop it through a new training package. ILO On-line talked to Hans van de Glind, Senior specialist and focal point for child trafficking of the ILO International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC).
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05/09/2009 | Sociedad
India's barefoot solar engineers fight climate change and poverty
The year 2009 marks the 10th anniversary of the ILO's gender equality action plan, and the end of a year-long global ILO campaign on gender equality and the world of work. One of the themes of the campaign was the linkage between climate change and the role of women in the world of work. Mandy Cunningham, a freelance journalist, reports from Rajasthan, India where women are at the forefront of what the ILO calls Green Jobs; jobs which are created as a result of economies adapting to climate and environmental change.
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04/09/2009 | Sociedad
Power for the powerless; the woman behind India's 'Gentle Revolution'
The year 2009 marks the 10th anniversary of the ILO's gender equality action plan, and the end of a year-long global ILO campaign on gender equality and the world of work. One of the themes of the campaign was "Social dialogue at work: voices and choices for women and men". ILO Online reports from India where the Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA) has helped women and men to make their voices heard since 1971.
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27/08/2009 | Sociedad
Gonaives: preparing for the next big storm
Come hurricane season, the citizens of Gonaives in northern Haiti brace for the worse. Five years ago, Hurricane Jeanne ripped through its shores sending walls of water and mud down the surrounding slopes and changing the face of the city forever. A project managed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been helping local residents organize themselves to build erosion control networks to protect the city from mudslides and heavy run-off. But as ILO Online reports, the challenge does not stop at the hillsides.
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18/08/2009 | Sociedad
Facing the global jobs crisis: Migrant workers, a population at risk
The global economic crisis is posing new challenges for the world's 100 million migrant workers. They may face reduced employment and migration opportunities, worsening living and working conditions and increasing xenophobia. Although no massive return of migrant workers has been observed so far, the crisis is having repercussions on their earnings and the remittances they send home. Ibrahim Awad, Director of the International Migration Programme at the International Labour Office, published a new study entitled The global economic crisis and migrant workers: Impact and response. Interview with ILO Online.
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14/08/2009 | Sociedad
Community tourism: respecting nature, local culture and indigenous peoples' rights while on vacation
Indigenous peoples throughout the world share a common experience of marginalization and discrimination. The non-recognition of indigenous peoples' rights to their traditional lands, territories and resources has impaired their opportunity to engage in traditional occupations. The lack of access to credit, marketing facilities and other resources, further threatens their livelihoods and way of life. In this context, new forms of community-based activities are crucial as a basis for alternative livelihood strategies. ILO Online reports from Guatemala.
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18/07/2009 | Sociedad
In Zambia, a commitment to inclusive approaches for people with disabilities
An estimated 7 to 9 per cent of women and men in Zambia live with a disability, most of them in poverty. ILO Online reports from the country's capital Lusaka where Disability Equality Training (DET) is part of a new effort to make sure that the needs of people with disabilities are taken into account in development programmes.
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18/07/2009 | Sociedad
In Zambia, a commitment to inclusive approaches for people with disabilities
An estimated 7 to 9 per cent of women and men in Zambia live with a disability, most of them in poverty. ILO Online reports from the country's capital Lusaka where Disability Equality Training (DET) is part of a new effort to make sure that the needs of people with disabilities are taken into account in development programmes.
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06/09/2008 | Sociedad
Cementing social peace, political stability and economic growth in Nepal
Between 1996 and 2005 Nepal was ravaged by war and on the threshold of ‘failed state’ status. In 2006, the country finally succeeded to pull itself back from the brink. In April this year national elections were held but the major political parties have failed to form a new coalition Government and disputes over key political positions remain unresolved. Meanwhile the economy, which has been hit hard since the millennium, continues to slide. A comprehensive and balanced package of labour market reforms in Nepal, including a new approach to industrial relations, could help to reduce tension in the workplace and disturbances on the streets thus paving the way to higher investment and economic growth, says a new ILO study.
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06/09/2008 | Sociedad
Romper las barreras de género: la lucha de una mujer joven en una profesión dominada por los hombres
Mil millones de personas alcanzarán la edad de trabajar en el curso del próximo decenio: la generación mejor educada y formada de hombres y, especialmente, de mujeres jóvenes de todos los tiempos. Sin embargo, a pesar del enorme esfuerzo dedicado por gobiernos e interlocutores sociales, la crisis del empleo juvenil se agrava, y las barreras de género han de superarse aún. Los jóvenes, y en particular las mujeres en los países en desarrollo, requieren un acceso equitativo a la formación y el empleo. En este contexto, con frecuencia, como pone de relieve la historia de Paula, todo lo que se requiere es determinación.
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06/09/2008 | Sociedad
Cementing social peace, political stability and economic growth in Nepal
Between 1996 and 2005 Nepal was ravaged by war and on the threshold of ‘failed state’ status. In 2006, the country finally succeeded to pull itself back from the brink. In April this year national elections were held but the major political parties have failed to form a new coalition Government and disputes over key political positions remain unresolved. Meanwhile the economy, which has been hit hard since the millennium, continues to slide. A comprehensive and balanced package of labour market reforms in Nepal, including a new approach to industrial relations, could help to reduce tension in the workplace and disturbances on the streets thus paving the way to higher investment and economic growth, says a new ILO study.
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06/09/2008 | Sociedad
Romper las barreras de género: la lucha de una mujer joven en una profesión dominada por los hombres
Mil millones de personas alcanzarán la edad de trabajar en el curso del próximo decenio: la generación mejor educada y formada de hombres y, especialmente, de mujeres jóvenes de todos los tiempos. Sin embargo, a pesar del enorme esfuerzo dedicado por gobiernos e interlocutores sociales, la crisis del empleo juvenil se agrava, y las barreras de género han de superarse aún. Los jóvenes, y en particular las mujeres en los países en desarrollo, requieren un acceso equitativo a la formación y el empleo. En este contexto, con frecuencia, como pone de relieve la historia de Paula, todo lo que se requiere es determinación.
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04/07/2008 | Sociedad
Cooperating in times of crisis
This year, the growing role of cooperatives in confronting global crises of climate change and food price rises is garnering growing attention. Cooperatives can play an increasingly important role in balancing economic, social and environmental concerns as well as in contributing to poverty reduction and prevention. ILO Online interview with Hagen Henry, Head of the ILO's Cooperative Programme.
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04/07/2008 | Sociedad
Microinsurance and OSH: helping to cope with workplace risks
Work-related accidents and diseases take a grim toll every year. Although prevention can help improve occupational safety and health (OSH), microinsurance can also play a complementary role in coping with workplace risks and provide direct benefits to employers and workers.
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04/07/2008 | Sociedad
Cooperating in times of crisis
This year, the growing role of cooperatives in confronting global crises of climate change and food price rises is garnering growing attention. Cooperatives can play an increasingly important role in balancing economic, social and environmental concerns as well as in contributing to poverty reduction and prevention. ILO Online interview with Hagen Henry, Head of the ILO's Cooperative Programme.
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04/07/2008 | Sociedad
Microinsurance and OSH: helping to cope with workplace risks
Work-related accidents and diseases take a grim toll every year. Although prevention can help improve occupational safety and health (OSH), microinsurance can also play a complementary role in coping with workplace risks and provide direct benefits to employers and workers.
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16/12/2007 | Sociedad
ILO, Brazil launch South-South cooperation against child labour
The Brazilian Government and the International Labour Organization (ILO) launch a major new initiative here today to strengthen the worldwide fight against child labour.
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14/10/2007 | Sociedad
Union education in the twenty-first century
From 8-12 October 2007, more than 150 trade union representatives from 45 countries are meeting at ILO headquarters in Geneva to discuss ways to strengthen the capacity of trade unions to influence socio-economic policies and development strategies */. Workers’ education activities are at the heart of these efforts to cope with the rapid changes in the world of work brought by globalization. ILO Online spoke with Dan Cunniah, Director a.i. of the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities.
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29/09/2007 | Sociedad
Cuando el crecimiento significa igualdad: Construir un ''piso de seguridad social'' para el mundo
Sólo una de cada cinco personas en el mundo cuenta con una adecuada cobertura de seguridad social.
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25/09/2007 | Sociedad
High-Level Event on Climate Change, New York, 24 September 2007
Climate change and the world of work: ILO Director-General outlines ILO role in new “Green Jobs Initiative”
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21/04/2007 | Sociedad
11a Reunión Regional Africana (Addis Abeba, 24-27 abril 2007) - De niños soldados a empresarios
La República Democrática del Congo podría ser uno de los países más ricos de África, pero es uno de los más pobres. 80 por ciento de su población vive con menos de un dólar al día.
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21/04/2007 | Sociedad
11a Reunión Regional Africana (Addis Abeba, 24-27 abril 2007) - De niños soldados a empresarios
La República Democrática del Congo podría ser uno de los países más ricos de África, pero es uno de los más pobres. 80 por ciento de su población vive con menos de un dólar al día.
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16/04/2007 | Sociedad
Reunión tripartita sobre la fabricación de componentes electrónicos para las industrias de las tecnologías de la información
Responsabilidad social de la empresa en el sector de la tecnología de la información.
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16/04/2007 | Sociedad
Reunión tripartita sobre la fabricación de componentes electrónicos para las industrias de las tecnologías de la información
Responsabilidad social de la empresa en el sector de la tecnología de la información.
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04/04/2007 | Sociedad
Empleo y condiciones de trabajo en Europa: ¿Cuánto se puede trabajar?
El desempleo, la creciente competencia y la ampliación de la Unión Europea (UE), de 10 países miembros a 27 próximamente, tienen un profundo impacto en el empleo y las condiciones laborales en la UE, explica un nuevo informe realizado por la OIT y la Comisión Europea*/. El estudio ofrece, por primera vez, información sobre este tema en una UE ampliada e identifica los trabajadores con mayores riesgos. OIT EnLínea informa desde Croacia.
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07/03/2007 | Sociedad
Día Internacional de la Mujer 2007 - El dulce sabor del éxito: ¿Cómo hacen las mujeres de Tayikistán para transformar la miel en desarrollo económico?
Si la miel puede curar enfermedades, mejorar el intelecto y aumentar la producción de leche de las vacas, por qué no puede también promover el desarrollo local y la autonomía de las mujeres. Esto es lo que sucede en la lejana Tayikistán, donde la miel es una nueva herramienta para avanzar hacia el desarrollo. Olga Bogdanova, de la oficina de la OIT en Moscú, relata cómo la miel endulza las perspectivas de desarrollo local, y además facilita la emancipación de muchas mujeres y migrantes de la localidad.
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04/11/2006 | Sociedad
Protección social para todos: el reto y las políticas
En 1948, las Naciones Unidas proclamaron en la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos que «toda persona, como miembro de la sociedad, tiene derecho a la seguridad social».
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23/09/2006 | Sociedad
La crisis global del empleo: Enfrentar el desequilibrio entre el crecimiento económico y el trabajo
El crecimiento no genera suficiente empleo en el mundo y frente a este hecho las discusiones de los líderes mundiales de la finanzas como las realizadas recientemente en Singapur deben ir más allá del comercio y el déficit financiero, afirma el Director General de la OIT Juan Somavia. En este artículo, Somavia hace un llamado para realizar reformas políticas significativas que permitan enfrentar el desequilibrio entre crecimiento y creación de empleo.
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23/09/2006 | Sociedad
The global jobs crisis: Address the growing imbalance between growth and jobs creation
Faced with the fact that growth is not producing enough jobs worldwide, the world’s financial leaders recently gathered in Singapore must focus on more than trade and financial imbalances, says ILO Director-General Juan Somavia. In this article, Mr. Somavia calls for significant policy reforms to deal with global imbalances between growth and job creation.
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23/09/2006 | Sociedad
La crisis global del empleo: Enfrentar el desequilibrio entre el crecimiento económico y el trabajo
El crecimiento no genera suficiente empleo en el mundo y frente a este hecho las discusiones de los líderes mundiales de la finanzas como las realizadas recientemente en Singapur deben ir más allá del comercio y el déficit financiero, afirma el Director General de la OIT Juan Somavia. En este artículo, Somavia hace un llamado para realizar reformas políticas significativas que permitan enfrentar el desequilibrio entre crecimiento y creación de empleo.
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23/09/2006 | Sociedad
The global jobs crisis: Address the growing imbalance between growth and jobs creation
Faced with the fact that growth is not producing enough jobs worldwide, the world’s financial leaders recently gathered in Singapore must focus on more than trade and financial imbalances, says ILO Director-General Juan Somavia. In this article, Mr. Somavia calls for significant policy reforms to deal with global imbalances between growth and job creation.
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01/07/2006 | Sociedad
Preguntas frecuentes: Hacer del trabajo decente un objetivo global
El Programa de Trabajo Decente de la OIT propone una estrategia de desarrollo que reconozca el papel central del trabajo en la vida de las personas. Este año el tema de la serie de sesiones de alto nivel del Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas (ECOSOC) refleja un consenso internacional sobre la importancia del empleo productivo y el trabajo decente para la reducción de la pobreza. OIT en Línea responde algunas preguntas frecuentes sobre trabajo decente.
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01/07/2006 | Sociedad
Preguntas frecuentes: Hacer del trabajo decente un objetivo global
El Programa de Trabajo Decente de la OIT propone una estrategia de desarrollo que reconozca el papel central del trabajo en la vida de las personas. Este año el tema de la serie de sesiones de alto nivel del Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas (ECOSOC) refleja un consenso internacional sobre la importancia del empleo productivo y el trabajo decente para la reducción de la pobreza. OIT en Línea responde algunas preguntas frecuentes sobre trabajo decente.
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03/06/2006 | Economia y Finanzas
Handbook on establishing effective labour migration policies in countries of origin and destination. OSCE-IOM-ILO - (PDF)
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06/01/2006 | Sociedad
Working out of Disaster . Tsunami, one year after
On the morning of 26 December 2004 a massive earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia triggered a series of tsunami waves that struck the coastal regions of Asia and Africa. In Asia, the coastal areas of India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand bore the brunt of the damage. The ILO, together with the governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations in these four countries has been engaged in its largest-ever income generation and employment creation effort, helping to restore the livelihoods of people affected. To mark the first year after the disaster the ILO has documented the lives of those people affected by the disaster and their efforts to get back to work quickly and rebuild their lives
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21/12/2005 | Economia y Finanzas
Key Indicators of the Labour Market - 4th edition - PDF
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