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New UN report on role of women in development looks at women migrants and the financial crisis

September 4, 2009 · Filed Under English, Español, Français · Comment 

The 2009 report of the World Survey on the Role of Women in Development has just been released, focusing on emerging development issues that have an impact on the role of women in the economy. The following are some migration-related concerns addressed by the report.
[UN] The Report finds that while migration and the ability [...]

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“Cost of coercion” of workers in forced labour over US$ 20 billion per year - new ILO study

May 18, 2009 · Filed Under English · Comment 

The cost of coercion to the workers affected by forced labor reaches over $20 billion per year, according to a new study by the International Labor Organization (ILO). The report details the growing number of unethical, fraudulent and criminal practices that can lead people into situations of forced labor, and calls for increased efforts to [...]

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