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International Women's Day

It’s time to recognize and value all women’s work

From homes to hospitals, fields to factories, women are the backbone of our societies and economies. Yet, their contributions often go unrecognized. In this International Women’s Day message, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo underscores the...

Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration

Achieving gender equality in employment rates would take almost two centuries

Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an ambitious agenda for equality, women still face significant barriers in the economy, according to a new International Labour Organization brief.

World Day of Social Justice

Social Justice is within our reach, says ILO Director-General

On the World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo calls for ambition, cooperation, and action to promote and safeguard social justice in a rapidly evolving world of work.

ILO Türkiye and partners discuss international standards for the prevention of occupational diseases

The workshop addressed the importance of supporting early diagnosis, preventive approaches and cooperation among stakeholders in preventing occupational diseases, while discussing practical, field-oriented solutions.

Uniting forces against child labour: Regional action in Ordu

Strengthening cooperation and ensuring sustainability to eliminate child labour in seasonal hazelnut farming in Türkiye.

Uniting forces against child labour: Regional action in Sakarya

Strengthening cooperation and ensuring sustainability to eliminate child labour in seasonal hazelnut farming in Türkiye.

Driving change in textile industry: ILO’s sectoral consultation tackles decent work challenges and solutions in Türkiye

Meeting focused on guidance and proactive labour inspection approaches, gathering insights and contributions from stakeholders; challenges and advancing solutions in textile sector addressed.

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025

Economic recovery is losing steam, new ILO report says

Geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change, and unresolved debt issues are putting labour markets under pressure, according to the International Labour Organization.

Empowering social partners in Türkiye

Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions trained on labour rights and the future of work

The ILO and TÜRK-İŞ joined forces to strengthen the capacity of union leaders and experts on fundamental principles and rights at work, including freedom of association and the evolving world of work.

Elimination of child labour in Türkiye

2024 Steering Committee Meeting held on eliminating child labour in hazelnut harvesting

Training aims enhancing the knowledge and awareness of Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations affiliated union leaders and experts on fundamental labour principles and rights, freedom of association, and the future of work.

Europe and Central Asia Regional Forum

ILO’s Tripartite Regional Knowledge Sharing Forum concludes with commitment to tackle informality, through social dialogue, evidence-based...

Forum stresses strategic partnerships for effective transition to formality.

Europe and Central Asia Regional Forum

Social dialogue, partnerships, institutional strengthening, and advanced digital tools highlighted as critical drivers of formalization

Forum served as a policy debate platform for exchanging knowledge, lessons learned, experiences and practices of ILO constituents addressing the challenge of transition to formality in the region.

International migrants are vital force in the global labour market

International migrants are playing a crucial role in the global economy and made up 4.7 per cent of the total global labour force in 2022, with most employed in high-income countries and in key sectors such as services, notably care provision.

Social Dialogue Report 2024

Social dialogue key to economic and social development, enabling inclusive transitions

The new ILO Social Dialogue Report 2024 shows the potential of peak-level social dialogue in promoting decent work in an era of unprecedented change.

Statistics advance cooperative innovation and impact

The session on the role of statistics in measuring and creating impact through cooperative innovation was held under the "Shaping a Cooperative Future" pillar at the Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi.

Global Wage Report 2024-25

Wage inequality has declined in two-thirds of countries worldwide since start of 21st century

Global real average wage growth has started to rise again as inflation progressively eases. Despite these positive outcomes, high levels of wage inequality remain, making it a pressing policy issue, ILO report finds.

Breaking barriers: A three-day training transforms workplaces with ILO’s workplace adaptation programme

The International Labour Organization (ILO) advanced its Workplace Adaptation Programme (WAP) with a transformative three-day training in Ankara, equipping trainers and workers with tools to foster inclusive and equitable work environments. Covering...

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Video message from the ILO Director-General on the 16 days of activism campaign – 2024

16 days activism

16 days of activism against gender-based violence: A global movement for change

Measuring cooperatives in Türkiye and beyond: Webinar on global and national progress on cooperative statistics