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16 Days of Activism

Protecting women from violence in the digital world of work

On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo calls for urgent action to end online violence and harassment against women and girls. He highlights how technology-facilitated abuse is driving women out...

COP30, Belém

Just Transition Pavilion at UN Climate Conference becomes a hub for social dialogue and climate action

In Belém, Brazil, the joint ILO – European Commission Pavilion brings together governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations, businesses, civil society and partners committed to accelerating a people-centred transition.

UN Climate Conference, Belém

The ILO and European Commission are set to co-host the Just Transition pavilion at COP30

Organized in partnership with Employers’ and Workers’ Organizations, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change the Pavilion will bring together governments, workers, employers, and stakeholders for dialogues and knowledge sharing...

International Day of Care and Support

ILO Director-General urges bold investment in the care economy

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlights the care sector’s importance to families, communities, and economies, and calls on governments, employers, and workers to invest in quality, accessible care for all.

Second World Summit for Social Development

“Let us renew the promise to promote decent work and social inclusion”

On the eve of the Second World Summit on Social Development, to be held in Doha, Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization, calls for joint efforts to renew the commitment made thirty years ago to reduce poverty,...

Tripartite constituents gather in Johannesburg to drive just transition in climate action

Representatives of governments, workers and employers from ten countries gathered in Johannesburg to turn national climate commitments into opportunities for decent work and social justice through a just transition.

Second World Summit for Social Development

ILO calls for a new multilateralism rooted in decent work and social justice

The ILO will bring its tripartite vision to the Second World Summit for Social Development to ensure that global commitments on poverty reduction, employment and social protection translate into real progress for people.

World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings

ILO Director-General urges action to strengthen decent work amid global uncertainty

In statements to the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, Gilbert F. Houngbo emphasized that decent work institutions are essential for sustainable and inclusive development.

This is social justice

From working in the informal economy to union leader in Brazil

Jani Cleide da Silva once made a living in the informal economy, but she is now a union leader and a social worker at a sports centre in Brazil. Da Silva explains how decent work and social justice are about ensuring everyone’s rights.

#SocialJustice

ILO launches “This is social justice” campaign

The campaign is the second phase in the ILO’s long-standing advocacy for social justice and decent work, ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development in November.

#AMR2025

20th ILO American Regional Meeting concludes with adoption of the Punta Cana Declaration

Tripartite declaration sets out shared priorities to promote social justice, decent work, and inclusive and sustainable development across the Americas.

#ARM2025

The International Labour Organization and Brazil mark milestone in fight against forced labour at American Regional Meeting

Ceremonial highlight in the Dominican Republic follows Brazil’s formal ratification of the Forced Labour Protocol earlier this year.

#AMR2025

ILO’s 20th American Regional Meeting opens with renewed commitment to social justice, and to inclusive and sustainable development

Government, employer and worker representatives from across the Americas gather in the Dominican Republic to address key issues for the world of work.

Global progress on social justice slowed by persistent inequalities, new ILO report warns

New assessment shows advances in poverty reduction, education and productivity, but progress has stalled in recent years, leaving deep inequalities and eroding trust in institutions.

International Equal Pay Day 2025

Global debate highlights pathways to equal pay

EPIC event on International Equal Pay Day 2025 explored practical solutions to close the gender pay gap.

ILO Director-General to launch landmark State of Social Justice report at UN General Assembly

Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, and senior colleagues from the International Labour Organization (ILO) will also take part in key events aimed at promoting decent work and sustainable development.

Care Economy

New South4Care Platform launched to advance decent work in the care economy

Global initiative responds to ILO Resolution on Decent Work and the Care Economy, advancing the care economy agenda through South-South and Triangular Cooperation

United Nations Day for South–South Cooperation 2025

South-South cooperation drives progress on decent work and social justice. On the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, the ILO highlights how countries of the Global South are joining forces to deliver innovation, solidarity, and shared...

Media Advisory

ILO to release new global report on social justice

1-3 October 2025

ILO to hold its 20th American Regional Meeting

Delegates representing governments, workers, and employers from across the Americas will address a broad range of issues with lasting significance for the world of work.