Combating Discriminatory Gender Norms Is Smart Development Policy ReportJul 23, 2013 Combating Discriminatory Gender Norms Is Smart Development Policy Reducing gender inequality will not only improve women’s lives but will also boost economic growth. Jul 23, 2013 Jordan Bernhardt
Global Wage Trends for Apparel Workers, 2001–2011 ReportJul 11, 2013 Global Wage Trends for Apparel Workers, 2001–2011 Declining wages and persistent poverty for garment workers in a majority of the world’s leading apparel-exporting countries raises doubt that export-led development strategies create a rising tide that lifts all boats. Jul 11, 2013 the Worker Rights Consortium
Working Toward Shared Prosperity Through Just Jobs: 6 Points of Action ArticleJun 3, 2013 Working Toward Shared Prosperity Through Just Jobs: 6 Points of Action A recent conference organized by the Just Jobs Network in New Delhi focused on one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to create good jobs to drive employment-based, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. Jun 3, 2013 Sabina Dewan
Just Jobs Index 2013 ReportMay 22, 2013 Just Jobs Index 2013 The Just Jobs Index assesses the nature and extent of fair jobs at a country level and creates a vivid picture of work opportunities, income and employment security, and equality of treatment and working conditions. May 22, 2013 Tewodros Aragie Kebede, Huafeng Zhang, Jon Pedersen
The Faces of Indian Women VideoMar 8, 2013 The Faces of Indian Women This video highlights the struggles and the resilience of Indian women in a male-dominated society. Until women feel safe, until they are free to leave their homes without having to seek permission from members of their household, and until they are given respect in and out of the workplace, women cannot realize their economic potential. Mar 8, 2013 Sabina Dewan, Anand Bhaskar Morla
What the International Community Can Do to Support the Protest Against the Delhi Gang Rape ArticleDec 21, 2012 What the International Community Can Do to Support the Protest Against the Delhi Gang Rape This week’s horrifying incident is a tangible chance to advocate for stronger policies to protect women from violence, harassment, and discrimination. Dec 21, 2012 Sabina Dewan
Creating Just Jobs Must Be Our Top Priority ArticleNov 15, 2012 Creating Just Jobs Must Be Our Top Priority Just job creation will lift millions of people out of poverty and into the middle class, empower billions of women and young people, and help us develop a strong, secure, and robust 21st century global economy. Nov 15, 2012 Sabina Dewan, Jordan Bernhardt
Latest International Job Creation Policy Menu ArticleNov 13, 2012 Latest International Job Creation Policy Menu The Just Jobs Network looks at how different countries are getting people back to work through the various programs within each nation. Nov 13, 2012 Just Jobs Network
IMF’s Latest World Economic Outlook Ignores the Need for More and Better Jobs ArticleOct 16, 2012 IMF’s Latest World Economic Outlook Ignores the Need for More and Better Jobs The International Monetary Fund should follow in the steps of the World Bank and focus on the necessity of implementing job creation policies. Oct 16, 2012 Jordan Bernhardt
Youth Skills and Aspirations in India ArticleOct 11, 2012 Youth Skills and Aspirations in India India needs livelihood- and skills-building programs that will help young people realize both their aspirations and the need for a more skilled workforce. Oct 11, 2012 Keren Nazareth