In this self-paced course, also available in French, Spanish, Arabic and Russian, you will learn about the latest international standards on the statistical measurement of volunteer work; and how to apply the ILO survey tools to generate headline indicators on volunteer work. If it is the first time you access the ITC eCampus platform, click on CREATE NEW ACCOUNT and follow the instructions.
Measuring volunteer work self-learning course Read More »
Over the years, considerable effort has been invested in improving the educational attainment of people worldwide, especially as part of the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals. However, the enormous progress achieved in raising levels of education, especially among women and girls, has not translated into corresponding improvements in labour market outcomes.
Only half of workers worldwide hold jobs corresponding to their level of education Read More »
This policy brief provides an outlook of where women stand in the labour market after more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations for the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database.
Child Labour Statistics (CHILD database) Read More »
The guide provides survey designers with the latest ILO tools and recommendations to produce statistics on volunteer work in line with the current international standards.
Volunteer work measurement guide Read More »
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals set out a shared vision to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030. Will the pandemic reverse progress in advancing decent work for all as prescribed under Goal 8? It seems likely, at least for women.
How women are being left behind in the quest for decent work for all Read More »
This brief highlights 5 key areas where strong and decisive action is required to achieve sustainable improvement in the availability of key gender data, including in the world of work.
Strengthening gender measures and data in the COVID-19 era: An urgent need for change Read More »
The third report provides an updated snapshot of some of the latest information available on how COVID-19 is affecting different aspects of public and private life.
How COVID-19 is changing the world: a statistical perspective, Volume III Read More »
The data is abundantly clear on one point: the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionately negative impact on women. Because more women work in the tourism, retail, and informal sectors, which have been hardest hit by the pandemic, their livelihoods have been upended. Understanding the extent of this impact is the first step in reversing course. Yet the pandemic has also exposed and exacerbated data gaps that undermine our ability to act intentionally and craft effective policy responses.
How to strengthen gender measures and data in the COVID-19 era Read More »
Containing more than 100 million data points, the ILOSTAT portal is truly a gold mine for seasoned data scientists, but it can be challenging to use for those with less experience. Here we explain five typical rookie mistakes so you can avoid them.
Avoid these 5 rookie mistakes when using ILO databases Read More »
