Cabo Verde officially joins the Global Accelerator supported by the Government of Portugal
February 1, 2024 from News
The government of the Republic of Cabo Verde has officially confirmed its interest to join the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions aiming to create synergies between integrated policy solutions, increase...
Scale up decent work for refugees and host communities says ILO
December 12, 2023 from News
The key role of employment in building the self-reliance of refugees and strengthening their protection was discussed at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum.
75 Years of Human Rights and Labour Advocacy
December 9, 2023 from News
On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO Convention 87, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo calls for intensified efforts to promote and protect these rights and collectively strive for a future...
Integrating Trade and Decent Work
November 30, 2023 from News
Integrating Trade and Decent Work
November 30, 2023 from News
New handbook published on getting people with disabilities into the workplace
November 28, 2023 from News
Expertise and practical examples from 30 leading multinational companies have been included in a new ILO publication that aims to help enterprises achieve business success and tap into an under-utilized talent pool by creating more...
New research analyses how trade and labour market polices can support decent work
November 26, 2023 from News
Integrating labour standards into trade and investment policies can balance economic and social goals, the ILO research finds.
Social dialogue institutions pledge to tackle inequalities in the world of work
November 23, 2023 from News
A two-day conference discussed the challenges of combating inequalities in national contexts and the success stories.
ILO advocates for inclusive Green Transition for Persons with Disabilities
November 14, 2023 from News
People with disabilities can seize job opportunities in the ecological transition if given the necessary support, says a new report by the ILO Global Business and Disability Network and Fundación ONCE.
Breaking barriers to bring pride to her country
November 2, 2023 from News
In Sri Lanka, Upeksha Madushani Maduthilaka is receiving on the job training in the Colombo Port as a transfer crane operator, a traditionally male dominated job. Thanks to the National Union of Sea Farers and with the support of the ILO...
ILO Director-General statement for International Day of Care and Support
October 28, 2023 from News
On the first International Day of Care and Support, the International Labour Organization calls for heavy investments in the care economy.
Ensure an enabling environment for decent work and economic recovery in the digitalized retail sector
October 5, 2023 from News
Governments, employers’ and workers’ representatives discussed the opportunities and challenges of digitalization in the retail sector, at an ILO technical meeting.
Launch Webinar: ILO Labour Provisions in Trade Agreements Hub (LP Hub)
September 21, 2023 from News
Launch event for the long-awaited Labour Provisions in Trade Agreements Hub (LP Hub). An ILO project supported by the European Commission and the Government of Flanders.
Gilbert F. Houngbo, ILO Director General’s video message delivered at Women Deliver preconference 2023
September 10, 2023 from News
Large-scale investment in care policies could be transformative. We must teach ourselves to see care as an investment, said the ILO DG in a pre-conference on the care economy ´Strengthening Care Policies and Intersectional Movements for...
Accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goal 8
July 31, 2023 from News
At the start of SDG 8 month, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, warns that without concerted action on the social, economic and environmental targets Goal 8 covers, humanity risks being locked in a cycle of crisis and conflict on...
They were taking nearly everything I earned, I lived in fear
July 27, 2023 from News
Modern slavery affects 28 million people worldwide. Behind these statistics are millions of harrowing human stories. Jonas was deceived, trafficked to the UK and pushed to the brink.
Drogba warns about African footballers’ dreams that turn into nightmares
July 4, 2023 from News
Ivorian football star, Didier Drogba, has warned young, aspiring African footballers about the dangers of exploitation and human trafficking – part of a campaign run by the International Labour Organization, the International Federation...
Recovery in Ukraine can be built on decent work and social justice
June 22, 2023 from News
On the occasion of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023, the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo states that "a rapid recovery is only possible if sound foundations, built on decent work and social justice, are laid now as an...
Maternity cash benefit for women in Kenya's informal economy - a call to action
May 23, 2023 from News
This video is a call to action to provide women in the informal sector in Kenya with maternity cash benefit to ensure that they are cushioned against income losses during pregnancy.
Local collaboration is key for global progress towards health-related SDGs
May 3, 2023 from News
Since its launch in 2019, the SDG3 GAP has improved coordination in key areas such as sustainable financing and primary health care to reach the Global Goals.