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G20 Leaders’ Summit

ILO welcomes G20 leaders’ recognition that decent work is central to inclusive growth

G20 Leaders’ Declaration recognizes employment as a central objective of economic growth and that good quality jobs and decent work must be at the heart of sustainable industrialization.

Second World Summit for Social Development

ILO welcomes renewed global commitment to social development and cooperation

At the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), world leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing social justice and supporting just transitions through demographic, technological and environmental change.

World Summit for Social Development

Global Coalition for Social Justice recognized as a key platform to advance the Doha Declaration

The Political Declaration, adopted at the World Summit for Social Development, identifies the ILO-led Coalition as an important vehicle to advancing the agreed principles and goals. Partners convened to showcase their concrete contributions.

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,...

ILO Pretoria Joins UN South Africa in Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations

The UN’s 80th Anniversary was celebrated at the Pretoria Art Museum, bringing together UN staff, partners, students, and the community for environmental activities, art, and a Climate Action Pledge. The event highlighted collaboration,...

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.

World Bank / IMF Annual Meetings

ILO Director-General statement to the IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee

World Bank / IMF Annual Meetings

ILO Director-General statement to the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee

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.

Youth Employment

From education to decent jobs: Why career development support matters for Viet Nam’s youth?

Young people in Viet Nam face growing challenges in finding decent work. Strengthening career guidance and inclusive support is key to helping youth navigate transitions and seize opportunities in the green and digital economy.

ILO welcomes G20 targets on youth and gender equality

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, calls for renewed ambition to tackle inequality, integrate young people and women in labour markets, and deliver decent work at G20 Labour Ministers’ Meeting.

G20 Meeting of Ministers of Labour and Employment (LEMM), South Africa

Keynote address by the Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Gilbert F. Houngbo

The G20 Employment Working Group meeting was held under the theme: “Living and Working in an Unequal World: Ensuring Decent Work and Decent Lives”.

Accelerating SDG 8: The ILO calls for bold policy shifts at UN High-Level Political Forum

The ILO champions accelerated action to fast-track decent work at key UN event, after review reveals SDG 8 – Decent Work and economic growth – remains significantly off-track.

PROSPECTS Impact

Empowering enterprise: Refugees and hosts thrive with business support services in Kenya

A stronger Chambers of Commerce and targeted business training supported by the ILO are boosting small enterprises for refugees and host communities in Kenya’s Turkana and Garissa counties. With added mentorship and a digital marketplace,...

Youth employment

African Development Bank Group to introduce changes to prioritize investing in Africa’s young people

The African Development Bank, with technical support from the ILO, is rolling out the Youth, Jobs and Skills Marker System to systematically integrate job creation, skills development and youth empowerment across all its projects.

4th International Conference on Financing for Development

ILO welcomes global commitment to boost social protection investments

The outcome of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development calls for expanding social protection by at least two percentage points annually.

4th International Conference on Financing for Development

High-level event calls for bold action to deliver on Seville’s promise at Doha Summit

On the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), United Nations leaders, development banks and social partners chart a path to inclusive and sustainable social development.

Just transition

Towards a Just transition in Viet Nam’s pulp and paper industry

With green and digital transformation accelerating, Viet Nam’s pulp and paper sector is in urgent need to reposition its future.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Training for tomorrow: The ILO equips business consultants in Viet Nam to guide human-centered AI adoption

Local consultants are empowered to help SMEs in Viet Nam adopt AI responsibly—boosting productivity, protecting workers, and bridging the digital divide with a human-centered approach through the Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work programme.