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Decent work and economic growth


Youth engagement and decent work: The role of the nonprofit sector
The nonprofit sector holds immense potential to catalyse a conversation about decent work, exploring its implications for both the sector an

Editorial Team SDG8
Jul 20, 20243 min read


Pioneering job creation, social protection, and sustainable growth
In Bangladesh, the pursuit of decent work is at the forefront of national development agendas, reflecting the country’s dedication to addres

Editorial Team SDG8
Jul 10, 20243 min read


Comment: Open letter to G7 journalists
As many of you know, I am a journalist that has investigated misery and child labour in the supply chains of corporations and developed nati

Fernando Morales-de la Cruz
Jul 1, 20244 min read


CalNonprofits and the global society: Tackling student debt for a sustainable future
The California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) has been a beacon of support and advocacy for the nonprofit sector in California, a

Editorial Team SDG8
Jun 22, 20243 min read


FAcE-PaM empowers over 13,000 vulnerable women with agricultural and vocational training
The Bauchi-based organization, Forward in Action for Education, Poverty and Malnutrition (FAcE-PaM), has successfully trained and empowered

Editorial Team SDG8
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Success for children of the planet: Declaration at G7 Summit
At the G7 Summit held in Italy, world leaders underscored their unwavering commitment to promoting job quality and ensuring decent work for

Editorial Team SDG8
Jun 16, 20242 min read


Open letter to G7 leaders: Your commitments to eliminate child labor & forced labor
Dear G7 Leaders,
I am a journalist and human rights activist who has been investigating misery, child labor and forced labor in the supply

Fernando Morales-de la Cruz
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Social justice in the fight against modern slavery
In a world where the scourge of modern slavery persists, organizations such as ActionAid emerge as bastions of hope in the pursuit of a fair

Editorial Team SDG8
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Modern slavery
Humanity launches space missions and explores the ocean depths, yet the issue of modern slavery remains seemingly invisible.

Daria Bilan
Jun 2, 20241 min read


Unemployment discrimination: Research exposes illegal practices in recruitment processes
Excluding unemployed individuals from recruitment processes is not only morally questionable but also illegal. Research conducted by Antonio

Editorial Team SDG8
May 8, 20242 min read


Analyzing labor market: Baby boom versus baby bust
Comparing economic phenomena across different eras provides valuable insights into the complexities of economic systems. This article delves

Editorial Team SDG8
May 5, 20243 min read


Companies empowering migrant workers for economic growth
In a significant step towards promoting the rights and well-being of migrant workers, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and

Editorial Team SDG8
Apr 27, 20242 min read


Education partnership brings economic growth
The new education partnership between the University of Bristol and Bridgwater & Taunton College marks a significant step towards a more sus

Editorial Team SDG4
Apr 15, 20242 min read


Planting seeds for a healthy community: Grassroots movement towards a sustainable tomorrow
The Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization Farmers Market is a testament to the power of community and collaboration.

Editorial Team SDG8
Sep 9, 20231 min read


Fashion and crafts provide work lifeline for women amid restrictions
British-Afghan designer Marina Khan seeks to employ more Afghan women artisans amid restrictions and record unemployment, driven by a sense

Editorial Team SDG8
Jun 27, 20233 min read


Open hiring approach shows promising results in boosting diversity, retention, and sales
British cosmetics, skin care and perfume company The Body Shop has implemented an innovative recruitment process called "open hiring,"...

Editorial Team SDG8
May 13, 20233 min read


Electrician labor shortage exacerbated by lack of women in trades
The United States is facing a crucial labor shortage in the trades, and in particular in the field of electric work. The country needs to...

Editorial Team SDG8
May 6, 20234 min read


Company supports women to succeed in the tech industry
Peru is a country with a rapidly growing economy, but unfortunately, there is still a significant gender gap in the workforce. Women face...

Editorial Team SDG8
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Civil society helps single moms become financially independent
Paths for Single Mothers launched in southern Arizona (USA) in 2020 and eventually expanded into the state's central region. Karen...

Editorial Team SDG5
Mar 16, 20233 min read


Free haircuts to give people a better chance in life
It's crucial to take care of our appearance, both for others and for ourselves. In El Ejido, a municipality in the province of Almeria...

Editorial Team SDG1
Feb 25, 20233 min read


Industrial transformation by circular economy
When Ashna Mudaffer decides to write her master's thesis on the topic of the circular economy in 2019, she is literally entering uncharted t

Editorial Team SDG8
Feb 9, 20235 min read


Street sweeper for happiness
Street sweeper in Fribourg, Michel Simonet is also a poet of a life of chosen and happy simplicity. He paints a beautiful portrait of existe

Editorial Team SDG8
Feb 7, 20233 min read


Resistance movement against submission to the work and consumerism fetish
What was formerly referred to as "the big quit" in the USA and "tang ping" in China is now being referred to as the "laying flat"...

Editorial Team SDG8
Dec 31, 20223 min read


A free agricultural school for the civil society
One third of French farms will have to be taken over in three years. Will there be enough farmers to meet this challenge? The largest...

Editorial Team SDG8
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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