World Teachers Day
03 October 2012
The ILO Director-General calls for urgent action to make teaching an attractive career once again.
Labour standards
01 October 2012
In his first interview as Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Guy Ryder gives an overview of the major challenges facing the world of work and the ILO.
Changing of the guard
28 September 2012
Guy Ryder received three keys that symbolize the tripartite structure of the ILO, ahead of his first day as Director-General. Outgoing ILO head, Juan Somavia, handed over the golden keys, and his functions.
Press release
28 May 2012
Guy Ryder was elected as the tenth Director-General of the ILO and will begin his five-year term in October 2012.