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GLOBAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF WORK

Co-chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Swedish Prime Minister, Stefan Löfven, the Global Commission on the Future of Work outlines a vision for a human-centred agenda that is …

U.N. reaches ‘remarkable’ but vague ‘milestone’ in anti-slavery fight

Anti-slavery activists on Tuesday hailed a United Nations global pact on migrants as a potential milestone in the fight against human trafficking but warned a lack of detail left millions …

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Digital labour platforms and the future of work Towards decent work in the online world

One of the major transformations in the world of work over the past decade has been the emergence of online digital labour platforms. This new form of work has not …

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A training manual for judges, lawyers and legal educators on Occupational safety and health

“Occupational safety and health (OSH) has been a constant ILO concern since the Organization was founded in 1919. This concern has its roots in the extensive damage to human health …

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LEGALLY BINDING INSTRUMENT TO REGULATE, IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW, THE ACTIVITIES OF TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

Zero Draft BHR Treaty

Organizing on-demand- Representation,voice, and collective bargaining in the gig economy

ILO, Conditions of Work and Employment Series No. 94 ‘Gig’ or platform-based work represents one of the most recent, highly-publicized labour market trends. Attributed to the increased demand for flexibility …

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International Obligations regarding Migrant Workers: A Guide for Countries of Origin

The 130-page Guide provides a unique easily-accessible systematic overview of international obligations regarding migrant workers from the perspective of countries of origin, drawing together states’ responsibilities under international human rights …

United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols (Palermo Protocols)

Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children: The protocol commits ratifying states to prevent and combat trafficking in persons, protecting and assisting victims of trafficking …

Interpretative notes for the official records (travaux préparatoires) of the negotiation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto

Interpretative notes for the official records (travaux préparatoires) of the negotiation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto