ILO To Examine Labour Complaint Against Saudi Arabia
A complaint accusing Saudi Arabia of abusing migrant workers has been deemed admissable by the UN labour agency, it said Thursday, amid fears that abuse could swell as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup.
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UN Experts Commend Cyprus on Maritime Security Regulations on Private Security Companies
Following a nine-day visit, Working Group members Jovana Jezdimirovic Ranito and Michelle Small highlighted Cyprus as a global leader in regulating private maritime security.
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UN agency head praises relations with Saudi Arabia during WC investigation
The head of the United Nations labour agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host, and aims to send more expert staff to Riyadh.
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Labour dept steps up child labour eradication efforts
The Labour Welfare Department of Faisalabad Division registered 58 FIRs against owners of restaurants, hotels, brick kilns, commercial organisations, and factories in 2024 as part of its campaign to eliminate underage child labour, said Ghulam Shabbir Kalyar, Director of Labour Welfare Faisalabad Division.
Winpak Earns Silver Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance
Winpak Ltd. ("Winpak" or the "Company"), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality packaging materials for perishable foods, beverages and healthcare, announced today that it has achieved a Silver Medal from EcoVadis - a global leader in business sustainability assessments.
'I did not expect to be a slave': Amnesty International report exposes abuse of migrant workers
A new Amnesty International report criticizes the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program for “systemic abuses” of predominantly racialized migrant workers from developing countries, which it calls an “intrinsic feature” of the policy that ties workers to specific employers.
Israel’s ban on UN’s Palestinian aid agency has come into effect. Here’s what that looks like
Israel has formally banned the main United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees from operating on its territory despite heavy diplomatic backlash.
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THE NEED FOR A GLOBAL RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS
THE NEED FOR A GLOBAL RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS Dr Dimakatso Polokelo President Donald Trump's series of executive
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Whole Foods Market pledges to further protect its seafood labor force
Health and safety on vessels: Requires safety training, PPE, medical care, and sufficient food and water for all crew members
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11th Mont Blanc Meeting on Social and Solidarity Economy: Key Insights and Recommendations for Advancing the SDGs
Leaders from Global SSE Organizations Convene at the ILO Headquarters to Address Financing, Collaboration, and the Role of Private Sector in Supporting Sustainable Development.
Trump pulls out of WHO and Paris – how did international bodies get through deglobalisation last time around?
Modern global regulatory bodies should draw upon the repertoire of strategies used by their 1930s predecessors to survive today’s threats.
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Second World Summit for Social Development
Pursuant to General Assembly Resolution 78/261 of 26  February 2024, a "Second World Summit for Social Development" (WSSD2) was launched, to be held in