Topic: Juan Somavia
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We need prompt and coordinated government actions to avert a social crisis that could be severe, long-lasting and global
ILO says 20M jobs may disappear Oct 21, 2008
Despite some progress, far too many women are still stuck in the lowest paying jobs, often in the informal economy with insufficient legal protection, little or no social protection, and a high degree of insecurity
Women make some, but not enough, progress Mar 08, 2007
The loss of life and the debilitating effects of the illness will lead not only to reduced capacity to sustain production and employment, reduce poverty and promote development, but will be a burden borne by all societies -- rich and poor alike
ILO warns of sharp rise in HIV/AIDS costs Jul 12, 2004
The gravity of the economic and labor market downturn must spark a global-re-think of the role of employment policies in alleviating poverty and spurring economic growth
Global downturn to cost 24 million jobs Oct 19, 2001
Juan Somavía (born April 21, 1941) is the current Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO). He was elected to serve as the ninth Director-General of the ILO by the Governing Body on 23 March 1998.
His five-year term of office began on 4 March 1999, when he became the first representative from the Southern hemisphere to head the organization. In March 2003, Mr. Somavia was re-elected for a second five-year term.
Since taking office in 1999, Mr. Somavía has taken up the challenge that the rapidly changing economy presents to the ILO. In 1999, he submitted his Decent Work Agenda to the International Labour Conference, which was subsequently endorsed by the Governing Body and the Conference.
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