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Joint report

ECLAC and the ILO indicate that the recovery in employment has been slow, partial and uneven in new joint report

In a new joint report, the two UN organizations analyze the effects of and recovery from the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the region’s labor markets in 2021, spotlighting the evolution of real wages.

International Domestic Workers Day

Only six per cent of domestic workers have comprehensive social protection, says ILO

Domestic workers make an important contribution to society, providing vital care for families and households, but they remain undervalued.

345th session of the ILO Governing Body

ILO Governing Body demands end to Russian aggression in Ukraine

The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization considered a number of issues, including the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in Myanmar, Belarus and Venezuela, and elected new officers.

110th International Labour Conference

International Labour Conference adds safety and health to Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

The landmark decision means that all ILO Member States commit to respect and promote the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment, whether or not they have ratified the relevant Conventions.

110th International Labour Conference

ILO World of Work Summit to discuss how to tackle multiple global crises

International Labour Conference to host major summit on the world of work response to food, energy and financial crises.

110th International Labour Conference

Those who resort to war deny social justice, says ILO Director-General

“The rule of law must prevail” declares ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, at the opening session of the 110th International Labour Conference.

G7 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting

ILO welcomes G7 call to make a just transition to a green economy happen

At the end of their meeting the G7 Labour Ministers highlighted the urgent need to greater focus on rights and occupational safety and health.

ILO Monitor on the World of Work

ILO: Labour market recovery goes into reverse

Recovery in the global labour market is threatened by multiple and interlinked global crises, as well as increasing inequalities, according to the latest ILO report on the world of work.

5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

Global Child Labour Conference agrees Durban Call to Action to end child labour

The ‘Durban Call to Action’ includes strong commitments on action against child labour while raising concerns that existing progress has slowed and is now threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, armed conflict, as well as food, environmental and...

Joint ILO/UNICEF report

ILO/UNICEF: Social protection contributes to reducing child labour

A new ILO-UNICEF report calls for the closing of the social protection coverage gap that means 1.5 billion children are still unsupported by family or child cash benefits.

5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

Far-reaching action needed to end child labour

Delegates at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour unite in calling for more to be done to end child labour

Ukraine crisis

Nearly 5 million jobs have been lost in Ukraine since the start of the Russian aggression, says ILO

Amid the humanitarian crisis sparked by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, labour markets are being disrupted both in the country and in neighbouring states.

110th International Labour Conference to open on May 27

Press Release

Collective agreements contribute to fighting inequality, says ILO

Collective bargaining played a crucial role during the pandemic and can provide an effective means for employers and workers to tackle the new challenges that are shaking up the world of work.

Occupational Safety and Health

Social dialogue, key to strengthening safety and health at work

Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have shown the importance of an effective collaboration between social partners in preventing occupational accidents and diseases, says a new report from the ILO on World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Decent Work SmartLab Series 2022: Reported work-related accidents and deaths increase again in 2021

In the last ten years (2012–2021), 22.954 deaths in the formal labour market were reported in Brazil. In 2021, 571.800 accidents and 2.487 work-related deaths were registered, an increase of 30per cent compared to 2020, according to new data...

Workshop addresses the strengthening of labour inspection to combat child labour in the cotton value chain in Mozambique

The seminar organized by the ILO and the Government of Brazil contributed for the exchange of knowledge and good practices for the promotion of decent work in the African country.

Press release

Greater progress on diversity and inclusion essential to rebuild productive and resilient workplaces

High levels of diversity and inclusion in the workplace are associated with greater productivity, innovation and workforce well-being, yet too little is being done to promote them, particularly among minority groups, meaning that enterprises,...

New Director-General of the International Labour Organization elected

The ILO Governing Body has elected Gilbert F. Houngbo as the Organization’s 11th Director-General, who will take office in October 2022.

Ukraine

ILO Governing Body adopts resolution on Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine

A resolution passed by the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization calls on the Russian Federation to ‘immediately and unconditionally cease its aggression’.