Launched at the Global Citizen Festival in New York, the ILO “This Way to Social Justice” campaign calls for urgent action to reduce inequalities in the world of work.
Reuters exclusively reported that US medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in its field, was the target of an EU antitrust raid a week ago on concerns that it may have abuse its market power. Shares in Edwards Lifesciences shed 2.5% in pre-market trade on the Reuters story. The company, which can face
As the climate crisis threatens the tourist industry and the communities who depend on it, greening the tourism sector is the only way forward.As the climate crisis threatens the tourist industry and the communities who depend on it, greening the tourism sector is the only way forward. Read MoreUN News – Global perspective Human stories
Nations in the southeast Asian region joined the UN crime-fighting agency in Bangkok on Tuesday to launch a new strategy tackling organised crime and human trafficking.Nations in the southeast Asian region joined the UN crime-fighting agency in Bangkok on Tuesday to launch a new strategy tackling organised crime and human trafficking. Read MoreUN News – Global
Young people continue to be “relentlessly” targeted with tobacco and nicotine products, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday, in a call to ban smoking and vaping “whether sitting in class, playing games outside or waiting at the school bus stop”.Young people continue to be “relentlessly” targeted with tobacco and nicotine products, the World
Forced separations and language policies for Uyghur and other minority Muslim children at State-run boarding schools in China’s Xinjiang region carry the risk of forced assimilation, three UN independent human rights experts said on Tuesday. Forced separations and language policies for Uyghur and other minority Muslim children at State-run boarding schools in China’s Xinjiang region carry
Office of the Spokesperson Last week at the United Nations, the United States joined with other countries in pledging to improve Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response. Recognizing the need to do more to prepare for future health threats, the United States reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to this endeavor. Communities around the world have successfully made
The 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) saw Nigeria’s investment landscape take centre stage, thanks to the active participation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who led the Nigerian delegation on his inaugural official visit to the United States. This visit provided the perfect backdrop for the Commission to showcase its mandate and foster stronger economic
In a remarkable gathering at the United Nations General Assembly, Mr. President delivered inspiring words that resonate with the spirit of partnership, growth, and investment. Here are the top 10 quotes from the Business Dialogue Roundtable meeting that underscore Nigeria’s commitment to fostering economic opportunities: 1. “Nigerians build businesses and Nigerian businesses partner with other
Launch event for the long-awaited Labour Provisions in Trade Agreements Hub (LP Hub). An ILO project supported by the European Commission and the Government of Flanders.
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