Press release
23 May 2013
Press release
23 May 2013
The Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Mr. Guy Ryder attended the official ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) - African Union (AU) on 25 May 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Partnership
23 May 2013
Almost five months after typhoon Pablo (Bopha) hit the province of Davao Oriental in eastern Mindanao, Philippines, disaster-affected families in the municipalities of Baganga, Cateel and Boston still need help.
Press release
21 May 2013
Latin America
21 May 2013
There is cautious optimism around labour market trends, although the fall in unemployment is expected to be smaller than the drop observed in 2012.
Press release
21 May 2013
Press release
17 May 2013
The ILO is saddened by the deaths and injuries resulting from the building collapse at the Wing Star shoe factory on Thursday (May 16th) in Cambodia. The ILO would like to express its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to wish the injured workers a speedy recovery.
International labour standards
15 May 2013
Government, employer and worker delegates will share ideas on how the Work in fishing convention (n°188) can address major challenges in the industry, including safety and health and forced labour.
Joint publication
14 May 2013
A new ILO/UNCTAD book highlights the role of agricultural trade in creating jobs and alleviating poverty around the world.