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Social protection for all

World Bank, ILO announce new push for universal social protection

New partnership will expand social protection measures worldwide as part of efforts to combat poverty and rising income inequality. New data show that many developing countries are already achieving universal schemes.

Memorandum of Understanding

A future we want through decent work for all

In a major push to achieve inclusive growth, decent work and social protection for all, the Government of Belgium is scaling-up its collaboration with and support for the ILO to meet these critical goals as called for in the UN’s new development...

World Employment and Social Outlook 2016: Trends for Youth

Global youth unemployment is on the rise again

Ongoing ILO research shows that after a number of years of improvement, youth unemployment is set to rise in 2016 and young people are disproportionately affected by working poverty.

Trade and employment

Labour provisions in trade agreements don’t hurt business

ILO report looks at how the increasing number of labour provisions in trade agreements are impacting the world of work.

New report

ILO: Labour provisions in trade agreements do not harm business

A new ILO report looks at how the increasing number of labour provisions in trade agreements are impacting the world of work.

Decent work

"From school to decent work" - empowering young women in the world of work

A reflection on women's economic empowerment, and factors that are preventing women to access quality education and decent jobs.

ILO formulates policy options for upward convergence in the EU

A new ILO publication examines the differences in socio-economic performance between EU Member States and formulates policy options for upward convergence.

World of Work Summit 2016

Juncker: Social dialogue should return to centre of economic development

Addressing the International Labour Conference the President of the European Commission has called on the ILO to partner with the EU to support economic integration and social progress around the globe.

Belgium ratifies the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167), and the Part-Time Work Convention, 1994 (No. 175)

50 for Freedom

ILO campaign to end modern slavery receives support from MEPs across Europe

On 24 May, the ILO launched the 50 for Freedom campaign in the European Parliament. Two days into the campaign, MEPs from different political groups representing several EU member states have signed up to end modern slavery.

Bangladesh

Civil society dialogue on Bangladesh

ILO-Brussels Director Claire Courteille presented the observations and conclusions by the ILO supervisory system at a Civil society dialogue on the Bangladesh Compact.

European Union

ILO welcomes strengthened EU focus on social issues

The Organization stands ready to support the European Commission, which has launched a consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights.

Refugee crisis

Addressing the labour market integration of refugees

ILO-Brussels Director Claire Courteille presented the ILO perspective on the EU refugee crisis at a seminar jointly organised by the European Public Service Union (EPSU), ETUI and Public Services International (PSI).

Discrimination at work

ILO: 90 per cent of domestic workers excluded from social protection

New ILO study highlights huge decent work deficits for domestic workers throughout the world.

Future of work seminar

Belgian government hosts seminar on the Future of work

The Belgian Federal Public Service for Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue organized a two-day seminar on the Future of work, in light of the ILO’s centenary in 2019.

International Women’s Day 2016

ILO: Large gender gaps remain across broad spectrum of global labour market

New ILO report highlights the enormous challenges women continue to face in finding and keeping decent jobs around the world.

Development cooperation

Government of Flanders signs new cooperation agreement with ILO

The agreement sets out the new focus for ILO support from Flanders.

Corporate Social Responsibility

ILO discusses Corporate Social Responsibility in the EU and globally

On 3 March, Githa Roelans, Head of the ILO Multinational enterprises and Enterprise engagement unit, took part in a high-level consultation on Corporate Social Responsibility convened by the European Commission (EC).

Inequalities and middle-income groups

Crisis has aggravated long-term erosion of European middle class

The financial crisis and changing employment relationships have caused the middle class in most EU countries to contract over the past decade.

European Parliament hearing

Refugees - social inclusion and integration into the labour market

At a hearing organized by the Employment and Social Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, Ryszard Cholewinski, Migration policy specialist at the ILO, discussed the integration of refugees into the labour market.