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UN to launch joint research findings to diversify, upgrade Ph economy

The COVID-19 led to massive disruption of the economy and labour market. It has also revealed vulnerabilities of sectors and firms. The UN in the Philippines, in collaboration with the ILO, UNDP and UNIDO conducted a joint research to diversify and...

The UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) held its 36th regular meeting

The 36th UNTFSSE meeting was virtually held on 27 July 2021 and brought together 35 participants from four UN member organizations (ILO, UNRISD, UNDESA, UNDP-ART), twelve observer organizations (CIRIEC, EURICSE, Catalyst2030, DIESIS, GSEF, Euclid...

G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting

G20 ministers recommit to human-centred roadmap out of crisis

The Declaration issued at the conclusion of the G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting in Italy echoes the ILO Global Call to Action for a Human-Centred Recovery, adopted by delegates at the June session of the 2021 International Labour...

109th International Labour Conference

COVID-19 and social protection among key debates as June session of virtual International Labour Conference ends

The impact of COVID-19 on the world of work featured prominently in the June segment of the first virtual International Labour Conference. Conclusions on social protection and the application of international labour standards were adopted on the...

109th International Labour Conference

Global agreement reached at ILO Conference on action for COVID-19 recovery

The International Labour Conference has adopted a Global Call to Action outlining measures to create a human-centred recovery from the pandemic and avoid the long-term scarring of economies and societies.

The UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) held its 35th regular meeting

The UNTFSSE meeting was virtually held on 18 May 2021 and brought together around 40 participants including representatives from six member (ILO, UNRISD, UNDESA, UNCTAD, UNDP-ART, UNHRC), twelve observer organizations (CIRIEC, EURICSE, Catalyst2030,...

One UN

“Building a conducive environment for collaboration is key” — Interview with Peter Lundberg, UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro

The ILO asked the new Resident Coordinator about the UN response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the assistance ILO can provide for the country and how he sees his role after 4 months in the position.

G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting

Protect workers and businesses in the tourism industry

ILO Deputy Director-General, Martha Newton, called on G20 countries to take action to support the travel and tourism industry, which has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. She was speaking at a virtual G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting on 4 May,...

Continued strengthening of stakeholders on National Social Protection database

Series of trainings conducted to support the National Centralized database on Social Protection

Fourth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention

The ILO calls for full respect of seafarers’ rights and for the vaccination of seafarers

Seafarers need COVID-19 vaccinations, wherever they are, to avoid delays and disruption in supply chains.

Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank

COVID-19 strategies must invest in human-centred recovery, ILO tells World Bank/IMF

Economic and social recovery from the pandemic will require policies that promote decent work, address poverty and inequalities, and encourage a green recovery, the ILO’s Director-General has said in statements to the World Bank and International...

Joint UNDP, ILO and FAO project

First Steering Committee Meeting of the project takes place virtually

COVID-19 and maritime and air transport

Seafarers and aircrew need priority COVID-19 vaccination

UN organizations issue joint call for seafarers and aircrew to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination.

Forced labour

50 for Freedom forced labour campaign reaches landmark target

Fifty countries have shown their commitment to eradicate contemporary forms of slavery by ratifying the ILO Forced Labour Protocol (P.29). The ratifications have met an initial target set by the 50 for Freedom campaign, which urges governments to...

Health at work

ILO joins partnership to promote global health

The ILO has joined 12 other multilateral organizations in a partnership to promote health at work and elsewhere, and help countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Joint Statement on prioritization of COVID-19 vaccination for seafarers and aircrew (25 March 2021)

Joint UNDP, ILO and FAO project

The European Union will support Mongolia's employment sector transformation through technical assistance with UN agencies

Jobs for peace and resilience

COVID-19 is a threat to peacebuilding in conflict-affected nations

Humanitarian and development agencies should use COVID-19 crisis programmes to promote resilience and peace and help societies build back better.

Thinking Ahead on Society Change (TASC) Platform

The importance of multi-stakeholder dialogue and collaboration in COVID-19 recovery

ILO Director-General Guy Ryder addressed the opening session of the Future of Work Summit.

Thinking Ahead on Society Change (TASC) Platform

Stakeholders invited to debate Future of Work

Collective thinking needed to tackle the challenges of the future of work says new International Geneva open forum platform.