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31. Future of Work

The future of work is now. We bring together thought leaders to create pathways for socially just, inclusive, resilient, and green growth in Asia.

A photo of a worker resting on a mountain of leathers.

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| Future of Work, Trade, labour and social dialogue | News

Protecting Bangladesh’s Tannery Workers Against “Unjust” Transition

Workers in Bangladesh’s huge tannery sector have been bearing the brunt of recent “sustainability” drives, as authorities have relocated polluting factories with no adequate assistance or facilities

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| Cross-cutting regional issues | Coronabrief

UNI Asia-Pacific unions lead the pack in responding to the corona crisis

Trade unions have a critically important role in mitigating the economic and social effects of the coronavirus crisis. UNI Asia-Pacific Regional Secretary Rajendra Kumar Acharya spotlights the vital

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| Economy of tomorrow | News

AI and associated tech developments hold threats but also opportunities for inclusive growth in India

Big data, mobile connectivity and artificial intelligence are dominating the daily lives of Indians faster than some predicted. But is the country poised to make the most of this technological

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| Gender Justice | News

Comics for critical thinking and social change

Comics are a serious and an entertaining medium that can boost efforts to address the complex topics of feminism and the future of work.

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| COVID-19 on South Asia | Coronabrief

Pakistan – What lockdown?

…In the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, public health and religious piety have to be…

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| Cross-cutting regional issues | Coronabrief

Fair trade for all crucial in times of COVID-19

The negotiations on the Asia-Pacific Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) are in their final stages. The agreement, once ratified, covers 30% of the world's population and almost 30% of

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| Cross-cutting regional issues | Coronabrief

Lives at stake – rights and responsibilities for a safer workplace

Access to rights and collective representation through unions is vital to tackling the pandemic. Safe workplace measures must be jointly designed and owned by employers and employees. IUF – a union

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| Cross-cutting regional issues | Coronabrief

The many faces of COVID-19 in Asia

…All realms of public life in Asia will be affected by the most severe pandemic in our…

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| Cross-cutting regional issues | Coronabrief

COVID-19 and refugees in Asia: A crisis waiting to happen

Governments, funders and humanitarian agencies must act now to save lives and mitigate the potentially catastrophic impacts of COVID-19 on refugee and host communities throughout the Asia-Pacific