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Voices from youth around the world were heard at the Youth Employment Forum
The global job crisis has affected around 75 million youth according to the International Labor Organization. Profoundly concerned, and under the auspices of the ILO, youth from all over the world convened at the Youth Employment Forum held from May 23 to 25 in Geneva. “Improve economy”, “support the youth”, “better employment” and “bring concrete solutions” were some of the voices heard.
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The General Assembly of the OAS: reflection of the social dialogue of the Americas
The workers’ representatives of the Americas will again have the opportunity to present their recommendations on key topics for the region. This time, the rendezvous will be on June 3rd in Cochabamba in the Dialogue with the Heads of Delegation and the Secretary General in the framework of the XLII General Assembly of the OAS. “Food Security with Sovereignty in the Americas will be the theme that will bring together representatives of governments and social actors.
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Guy Ryder was elected as the tenth Director-General of the ILO
Guy Ryder, distinguished trade union representative, has 30 years of experience in the world of work and will assume the position of Director-General of the ILO next October. In his own words, Mr. Ryder expressed that this chance "is a tremendous opportunity, in the middle of this global crisis, to make a difference to the lives of millions of people".
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FAO y OAS: toward a social protection strategy in the framework of food security
In a joint declaration, realeased days prior to the XLII General Assembly of the OAS which theme is "Food Security with Sovereignty", FAO and OAS highlight the need to encourage coordination between sectors and the institutional strengthening needed to make possible food security in the Americas.
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With agreements concludes the succesful G20 Labor and Employment Ministerial Meeting
Authorities of labor ministries of the Group of 20 convened on May 18 in the city of Guadalajara. The meeting counted with the participation of H.E. Felipe Calderón, President of Mexico, and among its main conclusions was addressing the effects of the economic crisis through the improvement of employment policies and strengthening of social protection floors.
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Uruguay is the first county that ratifies the Domestic Workers Convention
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