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Violence and Informal Work – Briefing Note

By on May 27, 2018

In light of the ILO standard setting item on the International Labour Conferences (ILCs) 2018 and 2019: “Violence and  harassment against women and men in the world of work," this briefing note highlights the causes and impact of violence  that informal workers experience in trying to secure their livelihoods.

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