human rights

Kawa Ibrahim

From child bride to UN human rights officer: one Iraqi woman’s journey

9 January 2020
Interviews

An Iraqi woman who was forced to marry as a teenager and denied access to formal education, is speaking up for victims of human rights abuses. 

Jamila Mahdi  spoke to Shirin Yaseen about her incredible journey, her work with Yazidi women victims of ISIL, and her hopes for an Iraq where everyone enjoys their human rights. 

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4'15"
ILO Photo/John Isaac

FIRST PERSON: An artist’s ‘obsession’ with New Orleans tradition

9 January 2020
Culture and Education

The International Labour Organization (ILO) marked its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration has launched a photography project called “Dignity at Work: The American Experience”, to document the working life of people across the United States. UN News joined the ILO on a visit to the southern US state of Louisiana.

ILO Photo/John Isaac

THE LID IS ON: The dignity of work, Louisiana style 

1 January 2020
The Lid is On

A photography project to document the ‘humanity, and quiet dignity’ of workers in the United States has been launched by the UN’s specialized agency, the International Labour Organization (ILO). 

The aim of the project, which comes as ILO celebrates its 100th birthday, is to look at the working lives of Americans across the country and listen to their hopes and fears for the future. 

For this edition of our flagship podcast show, The Lid is On, Daniel Dickinson joined ILO on the road as it reached the southern US state of Louisiana.   

Music credit: Audiobinger, Rise and Shine 

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20'55"
UNICEF/El Baba

News in Brief 31 December 2019

31 December 2019
News in Brief
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3'9"
UN News/Daniel Dickinson

FIRST PERSON: ‘You can’t get paid for staring out of the window’ - How I proved my teacher wrong

31 December 2019
Human Rights

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is marking its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration has launched a photography project called “Dignity at Work: The American Experience” to document the working life of people across the United States. UN News joined the ILO on a visit to the southern US state of Louisiana.  

ILO Photo/John Isaac

FIRST PERSON: Louisiana alligator whisperer’s ‘dream job’

29 December 2019
Human Rights

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is marking its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration has launched a photography project called “Dignity at Work: The American Experience” to document the working life of people across the United States. UN News joined the ILO on a visit to the southern US state of Louisiana. 

ILO Photo/John Isaac

FIRST PERSON: Accordion maker has ‘never had so much fun’

28 December 2019
Human Rights

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is marking its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration has launched a photography project called “Dignity at Work: The American Experience” to document the working life of people across the United States. UN News joined the ILO on a visit to the southern US state of Louisiana. 

UN Photo/Elma Okic

News in Brief 27 December 2019

27 December 2019
News in Brief
  • Pakistan blasphemy death sentence a 'travesty of justice': UN experts
  • UNICEF reports rise in young migrants crossing dangerous jungle between Panama and Colombia
  • WFP to expand cash transfer programme for vulnerable people in Zimbabwe urban areas
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3'34"
ILO/John Isaac

FIRST PERSON: Community helping to heal New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina

26 December 2019
Women

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is marking its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration has launched a photography project called “Dignity at Work: The American Experience” to document the working life of people across the United States. UN News joined the ILO on a visit to the southern US state of Louisiana. 

ILO Photo/John Isaac

FIRST PERSON: Feeling the milliner’s vibe

25 December 2019
Women

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is marking its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration has launched a photography project called “Dignity at Work: The American Experience” to document the working life of people across the United States. UN News joined the ILO on a visit to the southern US state of Louisiana.