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G20 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting
ILO calls on G20 to reduce inequalities, promote gender equality and encourage diversity in the world of work
Under Brazil’s Presidency, the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers agreed on comprehensive measures to address global labour market challenges and promote decent work.
ILO Director-General's Mission to Malabo Sparks Enhanced Cooperation with Equatorial Guinea
The official visit of ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo strengthens cooperation with Equatorial Guinea, emphasizing social justice, labour market improvements, and set the stage for future technical collaborations.
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Empowering Waste Pickers: Workshop in Eskişehir Drives Positive Change
ILO and Uzbekistan agree to develop new programme to improve labour conditions and strengthen social justice
The announcement was made during the ILO Director-General’s official visit to Uzbekistan from 7-11 July.
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The Future of Employment in İzmir: I am Trained for My Job Program
A new era for employment in Gabon: Historic agreement during visit of ILO Director-General
The official visit of ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo ended with the historic creation of a sub-committee on employment and decent work at the National Assembly.
Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme
As the ILO implements its emergency plan in response to the war in Gaza, development partners boost their support for the ILO’s vital role in mitigating the devastating impact of the crisis on Palestinian workers and employers.
Workers in occupied Arab territories face catastrophic situation: ILO Director-General Houngbo
The ILO Director-General made his remarks during a Special Sitting at the International Labour Conference on the situation of workers of the occupied Arab territories.
ILO Director-General Houngbo warns that multiple crises could jeopardize recent advances in the world of work
The Director-General stressed the need for more social justice at the opening session of the 112th International Labour Conference.
In Cameroon, ILO Director-General stresses the importance of cooperation for achieving decent work and extending social protection
During his visit, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.
ILO Director-General inaugurates ‘Social Dialogue’ meeting room in ILO building in Chile
On the occasion, the Director-General welcomed the initiative and stressed the importance of the ILO actively supporting the exercise of social dialogue among its tripartite constituents.
Official Mission to Chile:
ILO Director-General: ‘At a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges, advancing social justice is more important than ever’
During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General dialogue with ILO Chile about the role of the ILO in the United Nations system, and the significance of his mission to the country.
ILO Director-General briefs Chilean constituents on work to advance social justice
During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.
ILO Director-General briefs Chilean constituents on work to advance social justice
During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.
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ILO Director-General calls for national momentum to achieve social justice in Iraq
During a two-day visit, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo held talks with Iraq’s President, Prime Minister, senior Iraqi officials, social partners and youth representatives on advancing social justice and ensuring decent work in Iraq.
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ILO Director-General Houngbo calls for collective action in the Arab states to address growing challenges in the world of work
Gilbert F. Houngbo made his statement at this year’s Arab Labour Conference in Baghdad, where he invited stakeholders in the region to join the Global Coalition for Social Justice.
World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings
Greater social justice is the cornerstone of a more sustained recovery, ILO tells World Bank and IMF
In statements to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, underlined "the crucial need for concerted, coordinated action at all levels" in the face of...
Employment creation in Moldova
ILO Director-General launches new EU-backed project to strengthen labour market institutions in the Republic of Moldova, during first joint...
Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo also held high level meetings with senior officials, including the President of Moldova, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Labour and Social Protection and the ILO’s social partners.
World Day of Social Justice
Change must start with a focus on social justice
On World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, said there is a unique opportunity to bend the arc of history in favour of social justice and to put social needs at the same level as economic and environmental concerns.
Letter addressed to ILO Member States by Director-General, Mr Houngbo, on 10 January 2024
Protection of essential workers in the WHO draft instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response