News room
June 2019
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Forum calls for stepped-up action to end child labour
13 June 2019
The struggle against child labour was the focus of a wide-ranging debate at the International Labour Organization’s annual conference, which this year marks the ILO’s Centenary.
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World leaders, workers, employers, speak out for social justice at ILO Centenary conference
12 June 2019
World leaders expressed strong support for the ILO as it marks its 100th anniversary at the Centenary International Labour Conference. The Conference – the 108th session of the ILC – has a strong focus on the future of work and is also discussing violence and harassment at the workplace.
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© Tran Van Yen / ILO 2019
How we treat our children is a reflection of our societies and values
12 June 2019
In a statement released for World Day Against Child Labour, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder urges Governments, workers and employers to make a final push to end child labour.
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Huge turn-out of world leaders at Centenary International Labour Conference
11 June 2019
Dozens of world leaders are attending the 108th session of the International Labour Conference, which marks the 100th anniversary of the ILO. The two-week Conference has a strong focus on the future of work, but also on violence and harassment at the workplace.
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Plamen Dimitrov, elected Vice-president of the Conference
10 June 2019
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World leaders address the Centenary International Labour Conference
10 June 2019
Dozens of world leaders are attending the Centenary International Labour Conference, which marks the 100th anniversary of the ILO.
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ILO Director-General highlights the most profound, transformative changes in a century
10 June 2019
The Centenary session of the International Labour Conference, known as the ‘world parliament of labour’ has opened in Geneva, with a speech from the ILO’s Director-General.
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UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Visits Moscow
05 June 2019
On 2-6 June, Mr. Ghulam M. Isaczai, UN Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Azerbaijan, was on mission to Moscow. He was accompanied by Yashar Hamzayev, ILO National Coordinator in Azerbaijan.
May 2019
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Celebrations in Moscow to Commemorate Centenary of International Labour Organization
23 May 2019
The last decade of May in Moscow was marked by high-level celebration events to commemorate the centenary of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
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Women in leadership bring better business performance
22 May 2019
A new report shows gender diversity improves business outcomes, and makes it easier to attract talent. The report also looks at the reasons behind the continuing gender diversity deficits, and makes recommendations for breaking the cycle.