HIV/AIDS | World Aids Day - 1st December 2009

Message by Juan Somavia Director-General of the International Labour Office on the occasion of World AIDS Day

"It is our collective responsibility to respond to this call of World AIDS Day 2009: “I am living my rights. Stop AIDS, keep the promise.” Keeping the promise means enabling HIV-positive workers to remain on the job. Eliminating HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination in the world of work upholds the dignity of work and of workers. Policies and strategies for prevention and treatment sustain the workforce: they must reach all workers, wherever they work, including in the informal and rural economy. And in sustaining the workforce we sustain families, communities, societies and economies."

I-news | ILO conventions

E.U. Parliament urges member states to ratify ILO Conventions

In a strong resolution adopted by a large majority on Thursday Nov.26, the European parliament showed its firm commitment in favour of a strong role of the EU in promoting a fair globalization with decent work for all, inside and outside the EU. The ILO welcomes the strong support by the European Parliament for renewed efforts on ratification and implementation of ILO Conventions.

Press releases | 306th Session of the Governing Body

ILO Governing Body calls for comprehensive crisis response, long-term sustainable development based on Global Jobs Pact

The Governing Body of the International Labour Office called for an “employment oriented” response to the global economic crisis based on policy measures set out in the ILO’s Global Jobs Pact. “A more balanced economic growth pattern must not lose sight of the need to urgently address large-scale unemployment, underemployment and rising income inequality. These issues deserve the same high level political priority that has been given to the rescue of financial institutions” said Governing Body members.

Slideshows | ILO 90th anniversary

ILO Exhibit opens at U.N. in New York

An exhibition celebrating the world of work and marking the 90th anniversary of the ILO has opened at the United Nations in New York. It shows how people around the world are aspiring to a better life for themselves and their families through the Decent Work.