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From slave to university student
As we mark Brazil’s National Day to Combat Forced Labour on 28 January, read the true story of Rafael Ferreira, who was forced into slavery in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso when he was 12 years old. Five years later he was rescued and is now about to start university with the help of the ILO.
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ILO to convene landmark event on “The Future of Work We Want”
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Experts from around the world will gather in Geneva on 6-7 April to discuss the sweeping changes currently affecting the world of work. Register to attend
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ILO calls for decent jobs for Syrian refugees and host communities
The ILO’s Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat participated in a high-level panel on jobs and economic opportunities during the Helsinki Conference on Supporting Syrians and the Region from 23-24 January, at which the UN appealed for over $4.6 billion to help Syrians and host communities.
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Job skills boost confidence, build peace in Zamboanga
Our impact, their stories
ILO skills training programme provides decent work opportunities to people affected by the internal conflict in southern Philippines.
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Abusive recruitment practices
GLA and ILO join forces in tackling abusive recruitment practices
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European Pillar of Social Rights
International labour standards should be an important reference point for the European Pillar of Social Rights
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Artists engagement programme
Artworks brings together artists to raise awareness, promote fundamental rights and advocate for social change on world of work issues.
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There’s still time to make globalization work for all – Let’s start by fixing wage inequality
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