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High-level conference - The Future of Work: Today. Tomorrow. For All.
A conference organized by the European Commission discussed the changes taking place in the world of work and explored how the future of work can be inclusive.
Ensuring decent work in the health sector
Health workers face important decent work deficits. During a Workshop organized by the European Commission, the ILO explained how this affects the quality of care, and how decision makers can ensure decent work in the health sector.
ILO Centenary Celebration
ILO 24-hour Global Tour of centenary celebrations to stop in Brussels
On 11 April 1919, ILO’s constitution was adopted in Paris. 100 years later, the diversity and reach of ILO’s work will be showcased in a global live show, webcast from 24 locations in 24 hours, as part of the organisation’s centenary celebrations....
The Netherlands celebrates 100 years ILO
At a conference in the Netherlands on the occasion of “100 years ILO”, the ILO Director-General praised the special role the country has played as a founding member and constant supporter of the ILO mandate.
Conference “100 Years ILO”
A Future of Work with Social Justice: The ILO in its second Century
New strategic partnership to promote jobs and education for refugees and host communities
The Netherlands has joined an innovative partnership with the ILO to support refugees and their host communities.
Netherlands supports Jobs and Education for refugees and host communities
Key ILO development partner signs innovative partnership with the ILO to respond to forced displacement.
ILO-EU Relations
ILO and European Commission reaffirm mutual partnership at 14th high-level meeting
The European Commission and the ILO held their 14th annual high-level meeting in Brussels.
Child Labour
ILO, the Netherlands to take joint action against child labour
New partnership focuses on global supply chains in agriculture and mining.
ILO participates in a research conference to exchange on the role of cooperatives in a changing world of work
ILO officials participated in the 2018 ICA European Research Conference in Wageningen, the Netherlands, to exchange on the role of cooperatives in a changing world of work.
Informal EPSCO meeting discusses youth and skills
Heinz Koller, Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, addressed the Informal Meeting of the Ministers of the EU responsible for Employment and Social Affairs (EPSCO).
International Women’s Day
ILO: Women still less likely to be active in the labour market than men in most of the world
Despite notable progress over the past 20 years, updated ILO figures show persistent inequalities between women and men on access to the labour market, unemployment and conditions at work.
Looking at the past and the future of My.Coop
On 13 October, 2017 Agriterra, ITC-ILO and the Cooperatives Unit of the ILO met in Geneva to discuss the findings of a stocktaking study on My.Coop training package for agricultural cooperatives, with a view to enable more cooperatives to benefit...
Our impact, their voices
The Netherlands gives impetus to the global effort to eradicate all forms of forced labour
Strengthening their efforts in fighting human trafficking, the Netherlands ratifies the ILO Forced Labour Protocol.
Netherlands signs up for 2nd phase of RMG programme
Joins with UK government to continue efforts to improve working conditions in the garment sector
Alliance 8.7
Advancing Alliance 8.7 in Europe and Central Asia
ILO and OSCE host Europe and Central Asia regional meeting on achieving Sustainable Development Goal Target 8.7 of eradicating child labour by 2025 and forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking by 2030.
Budapest hosts Europe and Central Asia Regional Consultation Workshop on achieving the SDG Target 8.7 with regard to Child and Forced Labour
Governing Body
Catelene Passchier, Workers’ delegate from the Netherlands elected President of the Workers’ Group
106th Session of the International Labour Conference
Member countries sign ratifications during ILC
During the 2017 International Labour Conference, the Governments of several member countries across the Region have expressed their high commitment to Decent Work and agreed International Labour Standards.
Occupational Safety and Health
Netherlands ratifies three important Conventions concerning Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)