News

November 2023

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    Disability inclusion

    New handbook published on getting people with disabilities into the workplace

    29 November 2023

    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 welcoming conditions for persons with disabilities.

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    Occupational Safety and Health

    Nearly 3 million people die of work-related accidents and diseases

    27 November 2023

    The ILO also estimates that 395 million workers worldwide sustained non-fatal work injuries.

  3. Integrating Trade and Decent Work

    New research analyses how trade and labour market polices can support decent work

    27 November 2023

    Integrating labour standards into trade and investment policies can balance economic and social goals, the ILO research finds.

  4. Partnership

    Small farmers to benefit from new occupational safety and health partnership

    24 November 2023

    ILO and Eni are launching a partnership to improve occupational safety and health for small farmers involved in Eni's agro-industrial initiatives in Kenya and Cote d’Ivoire.

  5. ILO-AICESIS International Conference

    Social dialogue institutions pledge to tackle inequalities in the world of work

    24 November 2023

    A two-day conference discussed the challenges of combating inequalities in national contexts and the success stories.

  6. 16 Days of Activism

    ILO Director-General Message for the elimination of gender-based violence

    24 November 2023

    The 16 Days of Activism Global Campaign to call for the elimination of gender-based violence runs annually from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day). This year’s theme is "UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls".

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    G20 Virtual Leaders’ Summit

    Climate change and new technologies mean double impact for workers, ILO Director-General underlines

    23 November 2023

    ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the need to improve skills training in the face of multiple challenges in the world of work.

  8. News

    German Chancellor Scholz meets the heads of international organizations: "Cooperation based on fair rules is more important than ever"

    21 November 2023

    Key global issues discussed at meeting with German chancellor and international organizations, including the International Labour Organization.

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    ILO/UNIDO Working Arrangement

    ILO and UNIDO reinforce their cooperation

    21 November 2023

    An updated Working Arrangement aims to boost economic growth, decent work, resilient infrastructure and sustainable industrialization.

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    Press release

    International Labour Organization opens office in Vanuatu

    21 November 2023

    New office in the Pacific Island Country will support work on climate change, migration and human security.