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Rules to work by

They keep you safe at work and make sure you have time off. They are critical in battling modern-day slavery and child labour. The rules that govern the world of work play a huge role in our everyday lives. For 100 years, the ILO has been setting the international standards that underpin national labour laws. Explore the latest chapter of our interactive, multimedia Centenary website to find out more.

• As part of the celebrations of our 100th anniversary we’ll be rolling out new chapters regularly over the next few weeks, on ilo.org/100/en/.

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World Day of Social Justice

In a statement marking World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder says decent work is key to achieving sustainable development and social justice, themselves essential to lasting peace.

• Watch our video The ILO since 1919: Fighting for social justice
• Listen to the Preamble to the ILO Constitution - which recognizes the importance of social justice in securing peace.

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Poor working conditions are main global employment challenge

Progress in reducing unemployment globally is not being matched by improvements in the quality of work, says the International Labour Organization’s World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2019 report.

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Work for a brighter future

A Universal Labour Guarantee, social protection from birth to old age and an entitlement to lifelong learning are among ten recommendations made in a landmark report by the International Labour Organization’s Global Commission on the Future of Work.
Explore the digital presentation of the report here.

• Watch the launch of the Global Commission report on the Future of Work

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