ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo

ILO Director-General

Gilbert F. Houngbo was elected as the ILO’s 11th Director-General by the organization’s Governing Body in March 2022, for a five-year term. He took office in October 2022.

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Arab States strengthen labour governance through first regional tripartite workshop on international labour standards
A group photo of ILO and MOL officials during the opening of International Labour Standards

Arab States strengthen labour governance through first regional tripartite workshop on international labour standards

Oman’s labour reform momentum sets a strong example for the region, says ILO Director-General
Director-General Houngbo meeting with DPM for Defence Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, receiving on behalf of the ILO the Sultan of Oman’s Medal in recognition of strong Oman-ILO partnership. Muscat 15/12/25

Oman’s labour reform momentum sets a strong example for the region, says ILO Director-General

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G7 Labour and Employment Ministers

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ILO DG message for 16 Days activism

16 Days of Activism

Protecting women from violence in the digital world of work

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International Day of Care and Support

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“Let us renew the promise to promote decent work and social inclusion”

Second World Summit for Social Development

“Let us renew the promise to promote decent work and social inclusion”