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ILO report paints a grim picture of youth employment prospects

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ILO report paints a grim picture of youth employment prospects

The recovery witnessed in youth labour markets after the COVID-19 pandemic has stalled, according to the ‘Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026: Back to the Future’ report prepared by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report, released in Geneva on Wednesday (August 12, 2026), also noted that slowing global economic growth, diminished job creation, geopolitical…

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Public sector unions demand rights and reforms across Asia 

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Public sector unions demand rights and reforms across Asia 

Image for representational purposes only. A coalition of public sector unions issued a series of resolutions calling for sweeping reforms in labour rights, public services, and democratic governance across East and Southeast Asia. | Photo Credit: Reuters   A coalition of public sector unions and civil society organisations issued a series of resolutions, in Kathmandu,…

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Why is unemployment high among the youth? | Explained

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Why is unemployment high among the youth? | Explained

Job seekers at a job fair in Bengaluru. The trend of contractual appointments and clamour for consultancies are also blamed for the dip in formal jobs. | Photo Credit: AFP The story so far: The India Employment Report 2024, prepared jointly by the Human Development and the International Labour Organization, and released on March 26, revolves…

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