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  1. 4 hours ago

    Small businesses are the backbone of the global economy. How can we help them survive ?

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  2. 9 hours ago

    How can we minimize the social and economic impact of in Africa, particularly among people in the informal economy (the majority of the population)? The ILO has been looking at some options.

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  3. Apr 16

    crisis is affecting everyone. And young workers are especially distressed for five key reasons.

    Five reasons why youth are hit hard by COVID-19’s economic fallout
    Crises fall hardest on the most vulnerable. When it comes to the social and economic impacts of the #COVID19 pandemic, young people are more likely to feel the pinch harder. Find out more:
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    Apr 14

    📢 Great news! The deadline for the SKILLS Challenge Innovation Call has been extended. Submit your idea now for this year’s topic: Finding solutions to mismatch. Apply by 30 April.

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  5. Apr 16

    As the pandemic continues to take its toll in many countries, the ILO is publishing a digest of the actions taken by its member States and their social partners, to lessen the impact on their economies and labour markets.

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  6. Apr 15

    Five reasons why young people are going to be hit hard by .

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  7. Apr 15

    "It is an excruciating agony to put the body of a person in a bag and then go home and pretend all is fine." A woman on the frontline of tells her story.

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  8. Apr 14

    Past crises show that workers and employers need to work together to address the impact of .

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    Apr 14

    The COVID-19 pandemic will pose new challenges in the world of work, where problems such as mismatch may become more pronounced. Learn more about how the skills mismatch is affecting all of us.

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    3 replies 68 retweets 95 likes
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  10. Apr 14

    JOB ALERT: Are you passionate about championing social justice in the world of work? Then we have good news. 👉 20 new vacancies are available at the ILO. The deadline is fast approaching --20 April 2020. ⏰ Send us your

    2 replies 47 retweets 63 likes
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  11. Apr 11

    The pandemic is already causing massive economic disruption. Workers and employers must work together to get through this.

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    Apr 8

    “No matter where in the world or in which sector, the crisis is having a dramatic impact on the world’s workforce”. : impact could see 195 million job losses, says chief :

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  13. Apr 9

    20 new vacancies are available at the ILO! The deadline is 20 April 2020. Send us your applications soon.📝

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    Apr 9

    Mark your calendars for 24 April 🗓️ On the occasion of the Int'l Day of Multilateralism and as part of the @75 global initiative, will organize a virtual conversation on in the time of . Live 📺:

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    Apr 9

    📢 NOW EXTENDED to 17 April!: E-Discussion on Continuing and development in times of the COVID-19 crisis. Add your voice to the conversation:

    , , and 7 others
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  16. Apr 9

    Our latest report on details the catastrophic impact on working hours and employment. Actor Joaquín Furriel stresses on the need for income security and protection for all those affected by this crisis.

    Joaquín Furriel: People at the centre of all policies
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  17. Apr 8

    How are countries responding to the pandemic? We've compiled the policy responses for 174 member states and counting. Explore them here ➡️

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  18. Apr 8

    Here are our tips for staying safe and healthy at work during the pandemic.

    This media may contain sensitive material. Learn more
    Occupational Safety and Health Tips for Workplaces
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  19. Apr 8

    Backaches? Wrist cramps? Here are a few tips from our expert on how to improve the ergonomics of your "workplace" at home.

    Ergonomic tips while teleworking
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  20. Apr 8

    Our latest analysis shows that the impact of the pandemic far exceeds that of the 2008-2009 financial crisis. Workers and businesses face catastrophe without urgent, coordinated measures by governments.

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