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At its 114th session in Geneva, on June 12, 2026, the International Labour Conference adopted the ILO Convention No. 193 concerning Decent Work in the Platform Economy, the first global treaty to set binding labor standards for gig work. The convention addresses long-standing gaps in protection for workers whose jobs are managed through digital labor platforms, including on pay, safety and health, social security, algorithmic management, and correct classification, a key issue for determining whether workers receive protections they are entitled to. The vote was 406 to 8, with 36 abstentions.
The ILO’s adoption of a new global treaty for decent working conditions in the gig economy is a major step toward protecting the rights of millions of workers worldwide. Read more
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Nearly half of the world’s population lives without any form of social protection.
Meanwhile, the richest 10%: Own three‑quarters of global wealth. Cause over 75% of carbon emissions linked to private capital ownership. Pay far less than their fair share in taxes
Our Call: Expand social protection — health coverage, maternity protection, child support, pensions, disability support, and more — for ALL citizens, including informal workers, migrant workers, children, youth, older persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQA+, Dalit, indigenous, ethnic, and religious minorities.
It’s time to demand fairness: TAX THE RICH, NOT THE POOR.
Add your voice to the movement for 1 Million Signatures to secure financing for universal social protection. Sign the petition
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Without funding, there are no care systems to sustain life. Every day we advocate for increased investment in care, health, social protection, support for people with disabilities, and decent work for caregivers. But where should these resources come from? A new United Nations Tax Convention is currently being negotiated, which could change the rules of the game for countries to raise more resources and fund rights, equality, and public care systems.
We invite you to a political training session organized by GI-ESCR and PSI to understand what is at stake in these negotiations and how the care movement can influence this historic process. The session is specially intended for social organizations, unions, feminist movements, activists, and researchers working for the right to care, gender equality, and public services.
July 14, 2026 - 11:00–13:30 EDT Register here
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This Working Paper explores how workers in informal employment in Southeast Asia use social dialogue to improve access to social protection. Drawing on examples from across Southeast Asia, it shows how workers use a mix of formal engagement with governments and institutions, grassroots organizing and advocacy to influence social protection policies.
The paper advocates for a broader understanding of social dialogue that better reflects the realities of workers in the informal economy and contributes to discussions on more inclusive and gender-responsive social protection systems. Read more
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How can countries extend social protection to all workers in changing labour markets?
Join the ILO, WIEGO, HelpAge International and International Social Security Association for the hashtag#SPorgWebinar “Social Protection for All Workers: New Pathways to Inclusive Coverage”.
As labour markets evolve, extending social protection to self-employed workers, platform workers and those in the informal economy has become increasingly important. This interactive session will explore practical approaches to expanding social security coverage, improving protection across all forms of employment and supporting the transition to formalisation.
16 July 2026 🕛 13:00 (GMT+2 | CEST) Read more
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Calling researchers, practitioners, and policy experts working on social protection! Do you have insights, research, or practical experience on how colonial legacies continue to shape social protection systems today? This is your chance to: Share your expertise with a global audience, Contribute to critical discussions on social protection and social justice Connect with researchers, policymakers and practitioners from around the world.
Blog posts should be practical, literature/evidence-informed and concise (900–2,500 words).
Deadline for expression of interest: 17 July. Fill in this short form
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Building Human Capital Where It Matters: Homes, Neighborhoods, and Workplaces
Human capital —people’s health, skills, knowledge, and experience— is the foundation of economic growth and poverty reduction and of a workforce ready for the jobs of the future. Yet progress in building human capital has slowed, and in many places, declined.
This report by the World Bank brings new evidence on how human capital is formed, showing that homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces play a central role. By understanding how skills develop across these settings, countries can better target policies and investments, use resources more effectively, and strengthen outcomes for people and economies alike. Read more
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Equal Right is a global non-profit organisation working to advance human rights, equity and climate justice. Our work starts with a bold but simple idea: That everyone has an equal right to a share of the world’s wealth and resources and this right can be best realised through Universal Basic Income - a direct, unconditional and individual cash payment to all.
We believe UBI can provide the foundation needed for enhancing human rights and protecting the planet.
Through research, advocacy and implementation, we are demonstrating the role that direct, unconditional cash can play in achieving a wide range of ecosocial outcomes.
We are also exploring the equitable, justice-informed financing mechanisms required to make it happen - like Cap and Share and a Climate Commons Fund. Read more
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