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Protecting Women from Abuse in the Workplace

Geneva, 25 July 2018 - Women worldwide face the risk of abuse and harassment in the workplace, and businesses, governments and civil society are responsible for providing discrimination-free work environments. Gender-based violence, along with sustainable development, were two main topics discussed during the International Labour Organization's annual conference.

Global Deal on Migration: This Is the Beginning, Not the End

Geneva, 18 July 2018 - Civil society organizations have commended UN Member States for a new comprehensive international agreement on migration. The final document includes substantial achievements that will improve the lives of migrants on the ground.

Global Compact for Migration: It’s Now or Never

Geneva, 9 July 2018 - No distinction with regard to a person’s status, an end to child detention and no criminalization of migrants — these are some of the safeguards that civil society organizations want to have in the Global Compact on Migration (GCM).

Opinion: The Global Compacts Should Not Fail Refugees and Migrants

Geneva, 3 July 2018 - Initially intended to be both comprehensive and a step forward in protecting large numbers of people on the move worldwide, the two international agreements currently being negotiated at the United Nations risk falling short of their aspirations. However, there’s still some room to fix them.

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