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  1. Anti-slavery & anti-forced labour activists often have to fight against stereotypes or misinformation. This is why ethical journalism is crucial in today’s world. @ minhspeakstruth 👉New ILO toolkit for journalists.

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  2. When workers are at risk or in situations of exploitation, they often have difficulties getting their voices heard. Nuanced, quality reporting that takes their voice into consideration is important.

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  3. Join journalists and experts for the global launch of the media toolkit on Reporting on and . Register here:

    Launch of ILO toolkit for journalists on reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment
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  4. Are you a journalist reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment? Check out the new toolkit for journalists.

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  5. Forced labour is a pandemic for domestic workers. As domestic workers speak up to tell their stories, those who have the skills and the tools should help amplify these voices. Check out the new ILO toolkit for journalists.

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  6. Working with journalists, we help increase media coverage of labour standards, highlight forced labour and fair recruitment stories, and make a real impact on society by promoting public awareness. New ILO toolkit for journalists.

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  7. Yunonia and her husband had their lives changed due to the pandemic. As both are seafarers in Ukraine, the virus has made big adjustments to their schedules. Now, they will only see each other for 17 days in 2020. Check out her story.

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  8. The role of the media is so important in highlighting the vulnerabilities of certain segments of society, like migrant workers, undocumented workers, and women workers. , . Join the ILO media toolkit launch

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  9. "This is a potential crisis within a crisis".

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  10. Before sharing, pause and think about it. Misinformation can have serious consequences in real life and affects us all. Do as the ILO Goodwill Ambassador, Wagner Moura, and join the Verified campaign to fight misinformation.

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  11. Journalists have a voice that many workers do not. They can shine a light on abusive practices and denial of fundamental human rights. Are you a journalist reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment? Join our media toolkit launch

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  12. Life will never be the same. Time moves forward and calls for new solutions. See how Kostyantyn Voitsehovsky, human resources Manager at a metallurgical company in Ukraine, is building back better after the pandemic.

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  13. As the Arab region fights , its economy could contract by over 5% - and one quarter of the total Arab population could be pushed into poverty. We must deepen efforts to address inequalities by investing in universal health, education & technology.

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  14. Jul 22

    For musicians, who are gig , has had a huge impact on their livelihoods , and their . See what Eva Walker lead singer & radio host is doing to help musicians in this week’s story.

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  15. Across the world of work, voices are rising up to explain how we can from the COVID-19 Pandemic. You can hear some of them here:

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  16. Jul 16

    Nature-based solutions are essential in addressing global challenges, but how can we ensure we use the correct solution effectively? Join leaders and experts from across the globe for our launch of the first ever Global Standard for

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  17. 275 speakers 98 countries 1 unified message We need a better future of work after the pandemic. With decent work for all. Together we can achieve it. Did you miss the ? Watch it here

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  18. Around 80 world leaders shared their ideas for how to from the COVID-19 Pandemic during this month's Global Summit.

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  19. What is the "new normal" going to look like once the COVID-19 pandemic is over?

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  20. “Diversify, learn, look for new opportunities, that’s what we are going to do in the near future”, these are the decisions Yana took after seeing her business and life turned upside down due to . See how workers and employers are building a better future of work.

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