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The International Labour Organization and UNICEF warn nine million additional children at risk as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.

The number of children in child labour has risen to 160 million worldwide – an increase of 8.4 million children in the last four years – with millions more at

GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — A new United Nations report says the coronavirus (COVID-19) pan...

Child labour figure rises to 160m Corona puts many more at risk Diplomatic Correspondent 11 June, 2021 12:00 AM For the first time in two decades,  the number of children being put to work has risen – to 160 million worldwide, representing an increase of 8.4 million over four years – while millions of other are at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new UN report launched on Thursday. The report, Child Labour: Global estimates 2020, trends and the road forward, published by ...

Geneva [Switzerland], June 5 (ANI): The labour market crisis created by Covid-19 pandemic is far from over and employment growth will be insufficient to make up for the losses suffered until at least 2023, according to a new assessment by International Labour Organisation (ILO).

GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — The International Labour Organization (ILO) said yester...

The economic crisis caused by the COVID pandemic is expected to contribute to global unemployment of more than 200 million people next year, with women and youth workers worst-hit, UN labour experts said on Wednesday. The International Labour Organization ...

The economic crisis caused by the COVID pandemic is expected to contribute to global unemployment of more than 200 million people next year, with women...

Message from Director General of the International Labour Organisation Guy Ryder in celebration of International Labour Day (May Day) 2021.  

Key workers need greater protections amidst COVID fight, new ILO report warns April 28, 2021 A convenience store requires staff to wear a mask, observe physical distance, and use a plastic sheet barrier as safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Muntinlupa City, Philippines. — courtesy ILO/Minette Rimando GENEVA — The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the workplace dangers faced by key workers who need far greater protection to do t...