Highlights

1. Statement to the plenary session of the 106th International Labour Conference by Mr Andrea Zafferani, Minister of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts, Labour, Cooperation and Telecommunications, Republic of San Marino

   June 14, 2017

2. Reducing gender gaps would significantly benefit women, society and the economy

   June 14, 2017

   New ILO report shows closing the gender gaps by 25 per cent by 2025 could add US$ 5.8 trillion to the global economy and boost tax revenue.

3. In conflicts and disasters, protect children from child labour

   June 12, 2017

   Statement by Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General, on World Day against Child Labour 2017.
   

4. «Accurate data will help to save lives»

   April 28, 2017

   Statement by Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General, on World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
   

5. Globally, most women prefer to be working and the majority of men agree, ILO-Gallup report shows

   March 8, 2017

   New landmark report clearly shows that concerns regarding gender equality and achieving a better work-family balance resonate around the world.

6. Decent work for social justice

   February 20, 2017

   On World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-Guy Ryder underscores the challenge of bridging the social and economic gaps which have arisen as a result of growing inequality.

7. New report highlights opportunities and challenges of expanding telework

   February 15, 2017

   New ILO-Eurofound report shows that the use of modern communication technologies facilitates a better overall work-life balance but, at the same time, also blurs the boundaries between work and personal life.

8. ILO: Global unemployment expected to rise by 3.4 million in 2017

   January 12, 2017

   World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2017: Economic growth continues to disappoint and deficits in decent work remain widespread.