social protection

Over 1B children globally missing out on basic social protection

Published on: February 16, 2024
14:27

United Nations, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Globally, 1.4 billion children aged 0-15 lack any form of social protection, leaving them vulnerable to disease, poor nutrition and poverty, according to new data released today by the International Labor Organization (ILO), Save the Children and UNICEF.

UN calls for investments for more social protection systems

Published on: November 18, 2022
15:49

United Nations, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Friday urged for unprecedented investments in labor, health, education and social protection systems, in a message to the 5th World Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation.

ILO calls for G20 support for Global Accelerator on Jobs

Published on: September 15, 2022
12:25

Geneva, Sep 15 (Prensa Latina) ILO Director-General Guy Ryder on Thursday called on the G20 ministers of Labor and Employment to support the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.

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