This paper underlines that unemployment rates are higher for women than they are for men in most regions of the world, and this is particularly true for young women. In addition, women are likely to work in lower paid sector and often have a lower status in employment than their male counterparts.

Examines how the outlook for economic growth in 2009 has changed, both at the global and regional levels. On the basis of the newly released data, provides an update of ILO global scenarios for unemployment and vulnerable employment.

Studies developments regarding employment opportunities and employment rates of young people aged 15-24 during the period 1996-2001.