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New @ILO and UNICEF child labour data show that progress is possible. Children belong in school, not in work. Parents need access to decent work and social protection to support their families. We've a long way to go to #EndChildLabour but we're heading in the right direction.

New @ILO and <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a> child labour data show that progress is possible.

Children belong in school, not in work. Parents need access to decent work and social protection to support their families.

We've a long way to go to #EndChildLabour but we're heading in the right direction.
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🔴Child labour continues to endanger millions. A new ILO/UNICEF report finds 138 million children are still in child labour — 54 million in hazardous work. We must act now to protect their futures: ow.ly/rKpo50W7EU0 #EndChildLabour

đź”´Child labour continues to endanger millions.

A new ILO/<a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a> report finds 138 million children are still in child labour — 54 million in hazardous work.

We must act now to protect their futures: ow.ly/rKpo50W7EU0 #EndChildLabour
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ILO’s new GROW Project, backed by Australia & Norway, will boost resilience in Sri Lanka’s northern province, supporting women-led households & people with disabilities facing conflict, economic & climate challenges. Learn more: bit.ly/4jobusQ

ILO’s new GROW Project, backed by Australia &amp; Norway, will boost resilience in Sri Lanka’s northern province, supporting women-led households &amp; people with disabilities facing conflict, economic &amp; climate challenges. Learn more: bit.ly/4jobusQ
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New global estimates from International Labour Organization and UNICEF show progress: child labour dropped by 22M since 2020. But 138M children—including 54M in hazardous work—are still affected. This World Day Against Child Labour, children in SE Asia share their stories. 🔗 bit.ly/WDACL-June12

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📚 “I wish every child had books in their hands instead of working tools,” says Farhana, 12, from Sanghar, Sindh, who once picked cotton to support her family. With ILO’s support, she now goes to school and is one step closer to her dream of becoming a teacher. #EndChildLabour

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No youth, no green future.🌱 With support from the ILO and the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme, Viet Nam is advancing its green transition, prioritizing decent work opportunities for youth. Learn more: bit.ly/4knCdab

No youth, no green future.🌱

With support from the ILO and the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme, Viet Nam is advancing its green transition, prioritizing decent work opportunities for youth. Learn more: bit.ly/4knCdab
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Progress has been made in reducing child labour in Sabah’s oil palm plantations — but there’s more to do. Let’s speed up efforts! The International Labour Organization, UNICEF and EU in Malaysia spotlight the urgent need to protect every child’s future. Learn more🔗 bit.ly/4kY8sg4 #EndChildLabour

Progress has been made in reducing child labour in Sabah’s oil palm plantations — but there’s more to do. Let’s speed up efforts!

The <a href="/ilo/">International Labour Organization</a>, <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a> and <a href="/EUinMalaysia/">EU in Malaysia</a> spotlight the urgent need to protect every child’s future.

Learn moređź”— bit.ly/4kY8sg4

#EndChildLabour
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Work must work for everyone, everywhere. By setting global labour standards, the ILO promotes fairness for workers and enterprises everywhere

Work must work for everyone, everywhere.
By setting global labour standards, the ILO promotes fairness for workers and enterprises everywhere
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For over 100 years, the ILO has shaped the way the world works. Protecting workers, empowering enterprises, and advancing #SocialJustice globally.

For over 100 years, the ILO has shaped the way the world works.
Protecting workers, empowering enterprises, and advancing #SocialJustice globally.
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On Domestic Workers Day, ILO Regional Director Kaori Nakamura-Osaka highlights why labour and social protection for domestic workers isn’t just fair—it’s essential, especially in times of crisis. Read more 👉 bit.ly/447SklA #C189 #RatifyC189

On Domestic Workers Day, ILO Regional Director Kaori Nakamura-Osaka highlights why labour and social protection for domestic workers isn’t just fair—it’s essential, especially in times of crisis.

Read more 👉 bit.ly/447SklA

#C189 #RatifyC189
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In Pakistan, most of the 8.5 million domestic workers — many women and girls — work without contracts, protection or social security. On #DomesticWorkersDay, I reflect on the urgent need for dignity for domestic workers. My op-ed in Pakistan Observer: bit.ly/4n44xAe

In Pakistan, most of the 8.5 million domestic workers — many women and girls — work without contracts, protection or social security.

On #DomesticWorkersDay, I reflect on the urgent need for dignity for domestic workers.

My op-ed in Pakistan Observer: bit.ly/4n44xAe
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Big step for skills mobility in ASEAN. With ILO support, 🇱🇦 Lao PDR has strengthened its national skills assessment system, paving the way for regional recognition. Learn more: bit.ly/3HCa3tD #skills #skillsrecongnition

Big step for skills mobility in ASEAN.

With ILO support, 🇱🇦 Lao PDR has strengthened its national skills assessment system, paving the way for regional recognition.

Learn more: bit.ly/3HCa3tD

#skills #skillsrecongnition
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At the @ILO, we care fully for domestic workers by promoting rights, supporting legal reforms and raising awareness with governments, employers and workers. We support #C189 and call to #RatifyC189. Let’s stand in solidarity with the 75 million domestic workers around the world.

At the @ILO, we care fully for domestic workers by promoting rights, supporting legal reforms and raising awareness with governments, employers and workers.

We support #C189 and call to #RatifyC189. Let’s stand in solidarity with the 75 million domestic workers around the world.
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Cambodia is scaling up #TVET with global and regional partners to equip its youth with green, digital and industry-ready skills. 🤝 New China-Cambodia MoUs show how South-South cooperation builds future-ready workforces. Learn more: bit.ly/4kOERpK

Cambodia is scaling up #TVET with global and regional partners to equip its youth with green, digital and industry-ready skills.

🤝 New China-Cambodia MoUs show how South-South cooperation builds future-ready workforces.

Learn more: bit.ly/4kOERpK
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Stronger protection for foreign workers in 🇲🇾 is on the horizon. With support from the EU in Malaysia and International Labour Organization, PERKESO is taking steps to expand social security coverage to include domestic workers and fishers — ensuring no one is left behind. Learn more: bit.ly/3FJ1ooO

Stronger protection for foreign workers in 🇲🇾 is on the horizon. With support from the <a href="/EUinMalaysia/">EU in Malaysia</a> and <a href="/ilo/">International Labour Organization</a>, PERKESO is taking steps to expand social security coverage to include domestic workers and fishers — ensuring no one is left behind.

Learn more: bit.ly/3FJ1ooO
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What is domestic work and how can we make it decent work? Meet Rebecca Napier-Moore as she explains why we must all care fully for domestic workers. Watch, learn and join the call to #RatifyC189 ✊ #C189

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Despite progress in Asia-Pacific, child labour remains a reality for too many in South-East Asia. International Labour Organization and TerredesHommes Asia launch a new video series amplifying children’s voices. No child should be denied a childhood. #EndChildLabour #TradeLabourFPRW #TerredesHommesNetherlands

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♻️ Safer for workers. Cleaner for the planet. Pakistan is greening its ship recycling industry by improving hazardous waste management at Gadani—through the ILO-IMO #SENSREC project, funded by Norway 🇳🇴. Learn more: bit.ly/3SWNPoB

♻️ Safer for workers. Cleaner for the planet.

Pakistan is greening its ship recycling industry by improving hazardous waste management at Gadani—through the ILO-IMO #SENSREC project, funded by Norway 🇳🇴.

Learn more: bit.ly/3SWNPoB
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Nepal’s carpet sector is making progress — but 1.1M children remain in child labour. See how the ILO and partners are working to change that. Learn more: bit.ly/3Tqdg20 #EndChildLabour

Nepal’s carpet sector is making progress — but 1.1M children remain in child labour. See how the ILO and partners are working to change that.

Learn more: bit.ly/3Tqdg20

#EndChildLabour
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More than a decade after the Haliya system was abolished in Nepal, many families still lack housing, healthcare, and livelihoods. New ILO's reveals systemic gaps and calls for urgent, coordinated action. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ycy4m97p

More than a decade after the Haliya system was abolished in Nepal, many families still lack housing, healthcare, and livelihoods.

New ILO's reveals systemic gaps and calls for urgent, coordinated action.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/ycy4m97p