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Message from the Executive President of the World Development Association to mark Pink October
Bridging the gap between women and cancer screeningFor several years now, Pink October has been spearheading a vital campaign against breast cancer. I...
The quality of working conditions is central to health and professional dignity
The quality of a job can also be judged by the extent to which it safeguards health and respects the individual. For the World Association for D...
A decent wage at the heart of workers’ living conditions
Remuneration determines the actual impact of work on improving living conditions. The World Association for Development (AMD) recognises this as...
Informal work and social protection: understanding inequalities in economic security
Informal work provides a livelihood for many people, whilst at the same time exposing them, in various situations, to insufficient protection ag...
Message from the Executive President of the World Association for Development on the occasion of World Day for Decent Work
World Day for Decent Work — 7 October 2026Over the years, decent work has established itself as an essential prerequisite for economic and social prog...
Ensuring access to affordable housing to safeguard households’ dignity
When housing takes up an excessive proportion of income, expenditure on food, healthcare and education becomes subject to cutbacks. The World As...