African ministers convene in Zambia to tackle labour informality
Stories & Blogs ILOFeb 11, 2025(News )The 51st African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council Meeting for Ministers Responsible for Labour/ Employment/ Manpower issues in Africa and High-Level Symposium on ‘Innovative approaches to tackling informality and promoting t
How critical energy transition minerals can pave the way for shared prosperity
Stories & Blogs UNCTADNov 12, 2024(News )Developing countries rich in critical minerals have a unique opportunity to benefit from two significant trends that can drive their sustainable development: the energy transition and the digital economy.
Artificial intelligence: rooting out bias and stereotypes
Stories & Blogs UNOct 08, 2024(News )As online tools using various forms of artificial intelligence become increasingly common, calls are growing for more action to ensure that they do not create or perpetuate stereotypes and gender bias.
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use
Stories & Blogs UNOct 04, 2024(News )The World Health Organization (WHO) approves the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, which will boost diagnostic capacity in countries facing outbreaks of the disease.
Why social protection is essential to shielding the world’s most vulnerable from the impacts of the climate crisis
Stories & Blogs ILOOct 03, 2024(Article )The ILO brings together thought leaders and experts to discuss the findings of its social protection report, focusing on the structural inequalities that permeate the climate crisis, and the role of social protection.
Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate
Stories & Blogs ILOAug 12, 2024(News )Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate
Mind the Gap: Bridging the AI divide will ensure an equitable future for all
Stories & Blogs ILOAug 07, 2024(News )In a joint report, the ILO and the UN Office of the Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology warn that without international action, the AI revolution could widen the gap between high and low-income countries.
Breaking barriers: How non-tariff measures impact women in e-commerce
Stories & Blogs UNCTADAug 05, 2024(News )A UN Trade and Development report highlights why targeted support and gender-sensitive policies are key to helping women entrepreneurs thrive in the global digital economy.
The Gambia: UN salutes ‘monumental achievement’ as lawmakers uphold FGM ban
Stories & Blogs UNJul 15, 2024(Story )Five senior UN officials have welcomed the decision by The Gambia to uphold its ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling it a critical win for women’s and girls’ rights.
UN chief calls for global action to defend women’s rights amid disturbing trends
Stories & Blogs UNMar 11, 2024(News )The UN Secretary-General highlighted the urgent need to defend women's rights which are under threat, citing a reversal in hard-won progress, increasing violence against women and a growing digital gender divide.