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UN agency sounds alarm over exploitation of millions of children in domestic labour
With an estimated 10.5 million children worldwide working in people's homes in hazardous and often slavery-like conditions, the United Nations labour agency today called for an end to child labour in domestic work and urged decent working conditions for adolescents who can be legally employed.
Accountability must be cornerstone of post-2015 development agenda - UN expert
A United Nations independent expert today stressed accountability must be a key element of the post-2015 development agenda, making governments responsible for their commitments and obligations under human rights law.
Ban calls on private sectors in US, China sector to help achieve sustainable development
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed to Chinese and United States-based companies to boost their efforts to achieve sustainable development and prosperity through partnerships, stressing their impact in developing countries.
Kenya's Mukhisa Kituyi appointed new head of UN trade and development body
The General Assembly today confirmed the appointment of Mukhisa Kituyi of Kenya as Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for a four-year term, beginning on 1 September 2013.
Ongoing Israeli restrictions hampering Palestinian employment, economic activity - UN report
The United Nations labour agency is calling for lifting restrictions on movement, employment and economic activity in the occupied Arab territories to boost opportunities for decent work and to enable the Palestinian economy to grow.

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