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The integration of refugees and migrants in the labour market

The ILO joined a meeting organized by the Union for the Mediterranean, ahead of its 2019 Ministerial Conference.

Opinion

Europe’s ageing population comes with a silver lining

Europe’s population is getting older. As a result, the labour force in the European Union is shrinking.

Occupational Safety and Health

Belgium ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)

HIV/AIDS

AIDS’ impact on the labour force costs billions in lost earnings

An ILO report highlights the toll HIV and AIDS continue to take on the labour force, and its economic and social implications. The ILO calls for urgent efforts to close the treatment gaps, step up testing and prevention measures, and ensure workers...

HIV/AIDS

AIDS’ impact on the labour force costs billions in lost earnings: ILO

An ILO report highlights the toll HIV and AIDS continue to take on the labour force, and its economic and social implications. The ILO calls for urgent efforts to close the treatment gaps, step up testing and prevention measures, and ensure workers...

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.

Circular economy a source of job creation and re-creation

An ILO high-level round-table in the European Parliament brought together important actors in social and environmental movements to discuss how to bring about a just transition.

ILO presented at a public hearing in the European Parliament on the role of the social economy in shaping the future of work

“The SSE presents itself as a viable solution to recent crises”, said Vic Van Vuuren, Director of the ILO Enterprises Department, at a public hearing on the role of the social economy in shaping the future of work organized at the European...

African Union - European Union Summit 2017

ILO Africa Director tells European Parliament that job-rich growth must be at the heart of EU-Africa partnership

Regional Director Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon was speaking at a high-level conference organized by the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday 22nd November.

Reflections on the role of SSE in job creation in Southern Neighbourhood Countries of the EU

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2017

Slow recovery in European youth labour markets continues but more work necessary

Despite a significant fall in youth unemployment since the height of the economic crisis in 2009, persistent unemployment and a lack of quality job opportunities continue to hamper young people’s quest for decent work.

World Employment and Social Outlook: Sustainable Enterprises and Jobs

Sluggish SME development hurts jobs and the economy, ILO says

Investing in workers and innovation, and boosting trade and social dialogue are key to stemming rising global unemployment, the latest edition of the ILO's flagship report shows.

World Employment and Social Outlook: Sustainable Enterprises and Jobs

Sluggish SME development hurts jobs and the economy, ILO says

Investing in workers and innovation, and boosting trade and social dialogue are key to stemming rising global unemployment, the latest edition of the ILO's flagship report shows.

Modern slavery and child labour

40 million in modern slavery and 152 million in child labour around the world

New data reveal that the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal Target 8.7, will not be achieved unless efforts to fight modern slavery and child labour are dramatically increased.

ILO Governing Body

ILO Governing Body elects Luc Cortebeeck as new chairperson

Luc Cortebeeck, President of the Workers’ Group and Vice-Chairperson of the ILO Governing Body, will head the International Labour Organization’s executive body for the period 2017-2018.

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.

World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends for Women

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

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.

Labour Standards

Belgium has ratified the Invalidity, Old-Age and Survivors’ Benefits Convention, 1967 (No. 128), the Chemicals Convention, 1990 (No. 170),...

World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends for Women

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

A new ILO report shows that closing the gender gap by 25% by 2025 could add EUR 410.71 billion to the EU-28 economy and boost tax revenue.