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The future of work ‘with social justice for all’ tops agenda of centenary UN Labour conference

11 June 2019

The Centenary International Labour Conference got underway on Monday at the UN in Geneva, with ILO chief Guy Ryder, calling on hundreds of delegates from around the world to help “construct a future of work, with social justice for all”. The Director-General of the International Labour Organization said that with…

Amid Venezuela exodus, UN refugee envoy Angelina Jolie visits camps on Colombian border, appeals for humanity, more support

10 June 2019

St. Vincent and the Grenadines breaks a record, as smallest ever Security Council seat holder

07 June 2019

UN ramps up aid to children who remain as four million have now fled Venezuela,

07 June 2019

Past Stories

Announcements:

15 June - UN Volunteer needed : National Specialist (Jamaica)

11 June 2019 - Vacancy notice - UN Volunteer - Climate Specialists for Port of Spain

11 June 2019 - Internship with UNHCR - Protection Assistant

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