International Labour Organization

A centre for migrant workers in Jordan

Tens of thousands of migrants work in Jordan's fast-growing garment sector, but many of them face difficult living and working conditions. The ILO is working to change that, and has established a workers' center in Jordan's largest industrial zone. (Closed Captions available)
- ILO topic portal on labour migration
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Building back better in the Philippines

ILO activities in the Philippines are a good example of what can be done to facilitate the transition from the informal to the formal economy, as they not only brought immediate income to typhoon victims, but also a guaranteed minimum wage, social protection and safety and health.
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© World Bank / Malaysia 2015

Engage young people to solve youth employment

International Youth Day

On International Youth Day, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder calls on actors in the world of work to foster the inclusion of young people.

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Aug 2015
© Danilo Pinzon / World Bank 2015
2030 development agenda: Major breakthrough for world of work

"The unanimous endorsement from UN member States gives the international community the impetus we need to work together to tackle the formidable challenges confronting humanity and our planet, particularly those we face in the world of work,” says ILO Director-General following the agreement of a new development agenda.
- Download the agreement: Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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