The International Labour Organization (ILO) will mark International Day of Care and Support 2024 by spotlighting the Resolution concerning Decent Work and the Care Economy, adopted by the ILO International Labour Conference in June 2024.This webinar, organized by the ILO, will feature tripartite constituents (Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations) and an ILO representative – who will share their insights on implementing the Resolution. It promises to be an engaging discussion on how we can promote decent work in the care economy globally.Let us mark this significant day together as we discuss how to implement this new Resolution.– You can register on Zoom to participate and ask questions: <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Filo-org.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_PNeq5wNkRAacq96_BA8n_A%23%2Fregistration&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cvegacuberos%40iloguest.org%7Ca12a1b2491aa444d0abf08dcee859dc8%7Cd49b07ca23024e7cb2cbe12127852850%7C0%7C0%7C638647504853315868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6dMl5WKlWHt4jTrVxSouh4LwIT5Wgap3ql0HafJ4AeE%3D&amp;reserved=0">Registration - Zoom</a>

Geneva

Advancing decent work in the care economy: Making the new ILO resolution a reality for all

The Latin America Conference of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network is convened by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as a side event to the Third OECD Ministerial Summit on Social Inclusion. The general objective of the conference is to discuss how companies can be supported to promote and improve the employment of people with disabilities in Latin America.

Bogota

Latin American regional conference of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network

The ILO Observatory on AI and Work in the Digital Economy aims to be the leading international knowledge hub on the world-of-work dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital economy, serving as a platform for increasing the volume and profile of evidence, analysis and dialogue in these areas.&nbsp; The Observatory is accessible through an online portal, backed by ILO’s expertise and engagement at global, regional and country levels. The portal brings together ILO’s research and policy/regulatory insights across four key areas: AI, algorithmic management, digital labour platforms and workers’ personal data.&nbsp; By providing expert knowledge, including regulatory developments, as well as featuring key speakers/authors and emphasizing communication with ILO constituents and beyond, the Observatory is an enabler of policy and social dialogue on world-of-work dimensions of AI and the digital economy.The virtual launch event for the ILO Observatory on AI will present ILO’s new online portal and its strategy for disseminating the latest, cutting-edge knowledge and engaging with constituents and others in this area. It will also highlight key insights from the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology and ILO constituents on the importance of these topics for promoting decent work and social justice in a time of rapid technological change.&nbsp;

Launch of the ILO Observatory on AI and Work in the Digital Economy

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations, will launch its flagship World Social Protection Report 2024-2026: Universal Social Protection for Climate Action and a Just Transition. The event will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. This high-level event will explore the themes and policy recommendations of the World Social Protection Report 2024-26, providing a forum for reflection on key policy messages related to universal social protection and climate action.&nbsp; Interpretation of the livestreaming will be provided in English, French and Spanish.

New York City

Global launch of the World Social Protection Report 2024-26: Universal Social Protection for Climate Action and a Just Transition

Join us for a captivating journey through the history and transformation of Brazil’s labour inspectorate. Discover how this vital institution has adapted over time to tackle the challenges of labour market non-compliance. Dive into an analysis of Brazil’s unique approach to labour inspection, as we compare it with the established ‘models of inspection’ and explore its distinctive features.Uncover the criteria for prioritizing sectors for inspection, understand the intricate relationship between inspection activities and the complexities of extended supply chains, and learn about the approaches to engage hard-to-reach populations. Drawing on his wealth of practical experience, Thiago Laporte will share innovative strategies in the field of labour inspection.From Theory to Practice Webinars provide a platform for experts to share insights on the practical challenges and successes on labour compliance and enforcement across different jurisdictions. These seminars serve as a bridge between theoretical knowledge and real-world application with the spirit to exchange ideas and learn from peers about this complex field of labour regulation.&nbsp;

Labour market enforcement in Brazil: Reflections, lessons and the way forward

Artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic management systems are increasingly used in recruitment, performance evaluation and work discipline. Their use in the world of work has important implications on the quality of existing jobs and working conditions, including on fundamental rights. This talk will address some of these issues and reflect on how collective bargaining and social dialogue can be used to address some of the concerns.

Negotiating the algorithm: Artificial intelligence and algorithmic management at work

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Under the theme “Transforming care systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of Beijing+30”, this high-level event will build on the recently launched UN system-wide policy guidance on <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funsdg.un.org%2Fresources%2Ftransforming-care-systems-un-system-policy-paper&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cdard%40ilo.org%7Ce1da622d7bbf4a09173008dcf3aa6954%7Cd49b07ca23024e7cb2cbe12127852850%7C0%7C0%7C638653160537194659%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5DR7B4gwOf90701iSKdzmn9UvzNeWcga1oXDV%2BSLx9Y%3D&amp;reserved=0">Transforming Care Systems</a>&nbsp;as a critical lever for gender equality. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, this occasion is a timely opportunity to commit to action to transform care systems, to end the undervalued and gendered division of care work and build thriving, equitable and sustainable economies and societies for today’s and tomorrow’s generations.

United Nations observance of the International Day of Care and Support

This event explores pathways to a truly just transition that centers on human rights and the self-determination of people as a fundamental form of reparations for communities historically marginalized by climate injustice. By focusing on equity, justice, and the redistribution of power, we aim to create the transformative shift necessary to uplift those often left behind, ensuring they lead in shaping a better now and an equitable future.

ILO at COP29: events from the Just Transition Pavilion

Baku

Just Transition as Reparations: Upholding human rights and self-determination of people

TVET plays a crucial role as a bridge between education and employment, offering practical training and educational opportunities to equip individuals with the skills needed for the job market and sustainable livelihoods, while also preserving natural ecosystems. TVET also plays a vital role in developing climate-resilient livelihoods and minimizing gender-based disparities in training and employment opportunities.

Institutional pathways for a gender-transformative, skill-based green transition

This session will explore the critical links between a Socially-Just Transition and Loss &amp; Damage from the perspective of local and regional governments. As frontline actors in addressing climate impacts, LRGs are key in ensuring vulnerable communities are supported through fair transitions. The discussion continues the 2015 ILO paper on Just Transitions, highlighting the importance of social justice, decent jobs, and inclusive policies to address climate-induced loss and damage locally.

Towards a socially-local Just Transition to address Loss and Damage

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP29, is the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference. COP29 takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November, 2024.&nbsp; For the third year in a row, the ILO and the European Commission are hosting the Just Transition Pavilion, a convening space for events, meetings and knowledge sharing around just transition and climate action in cooperation with the UNFCCC, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and International Organisation of Employers (IOE). Keeping the social dimension of climate change at the forefront of discussions is the focus of events being organized in the Just Transition Pavilion.&nbsp;Read more on <a href="https://www.ilo.org/ilo-cop29">ilo.org/cop29</a>

This event is organized as part of ITU's <a href="https://aiforgood.itu.int/event/ai-job-quality-and-worker-voice-conditions-for-mutual-gains-in-the-digital-economy/">AI for Good Series</a>.In July 2023, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) began a 118-day strike following a breakdown in negotiations with its counterpart, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). At the heart of the breakdown in negotiations was the use of AI in production. This conversation with Duncan Crabtree Ireland, Chief Negotiator of SAG-AFTRA, will discuss the concerns of its membership over the use of AI and the reasons the union felt an imperative to have an agreement on informed consent and fair compensation. The conversation will also cover the potential and limitations of AI for the industry, the need to establish guardrails at an early stage, as well as the technology-proof uniqueness of human talent.

Negotiating AI in Hollywood: A conversation with Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Chief Negotiator, SAG-AFTRA 

The ILO Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) will host its 11th global annual conference “From Margin to Mainstream: Disability in Business” on 27th and 28th November 2024 at the ILO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland – using a hybrid modality.&nbsp;The ILO GBDN conference will allow for the welcoming of new ILO GBDN members, the exchange on good corporate practices on disability inclusion, the presentation of latest business initiatives on disability at global and local level as well as the informal networking of conference participations. The conference will also see the launch of two ILO GBDN knowledge products, i.e. one on disability-inclusive Environmental, Social, and governance (ESG) and one on disability-inclusive supply chains. International Sign interpretation and live captioning in English, French and Spanish will be provided.

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