Global Employment Challenge: Poor Working Conditions
Poor quality employment is the main issue for global labour markets, with millions of people forced to accept inadequate working conditions, according to a new report released Wednesday by the…
Solar Charkha Mission to Generate Employment in Rural India
In today’s increasingly specialized and cut-throat world, a person needs in-depth knowledge and extensive domain expertise to handle a particular department even in a small company. But it is highly…
800,000 Ukrainians Face Risks of Displacement: UNHCR
As the conflict enters its fourth year, nearly 1.6 million internally displaced Ukrainians struggle to find safety, adequate housing and access to employment. This was stated by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej…
UN Announces New Initiatives for the World’s Youth
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced Friday a number of initiatives to empower young people of the world. The initiatives include the formation of an expert group on ‘youth, peace…
New Employment Scheme Launched in India
A new scheme “Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana” (PMRPY) has been announced in the Budget for 2016-17 with the objective of promoting employment generation and an allocation of Rs. 1,000…
Narendra Modi Promises Employment for the Youth
Narendra Modi said that the primary objectives of his Government are the welfare of the poor, and employment for the youth. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on Friday…