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ILO and EESC join forces to shape a fair and inclusive AI-driven future at high-level conference

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace, bringing both opportunities and challenges for workers, businesses and policymakers.

Enterprise development

New programme to close digital gap for 15,000 small businesses

The United Nations in the Philippines launched a new joint programme to bridge the digital divide and boost the competitiveness of enterprises through improved connectivity and support from UN agencies, including the ILO and government partners.

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025

Economic recovery is losing steam, new ILO report says

Geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change, and unresolved debt issues are putting labour markets under pressure, according to the International Labour Organization.

International migrants are vital force in the global labour market

International migrants are playing a crucial role in the global economy and made up 4.7 per cent of the total global labour force in 2022, with most employed in high-income countries and in key sectors such as services, notably care provision.

Social Dialogue Report 2024

Social dialogue key to economic and social development, enabling inclusive transitions

The new ILO Social Dialogue Report 2024 shows the potential of peak-level social dialogue in promoting decent work in an era of unprecedented change.

Statistics advance cooperative innovation and impact

The session on the role of statistics in measuring and creating impact through cooperative innovation was held under the "Shaping a Cooperative Future" pillar at the Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi.

Global Wage Report 2024-25

Wage inequality has declined in two-thirds of countries worldwide since start of 21st century

Global real average wage growth has started to rise again as inflation progressively eases. Despite these positive outcomes, high levels of wage inequality remain, making it a pressing policy issue, ILO report finds.

"Employment in focus" Blog

Reflecting on Brazil’s G20 Presidency: Tackling poverty, inequality and financing challenges

Kee Beom Kim, ILO Macro-Economic and Employment Policies Specialist, reflects on the G20 Brazilian Presidency’s initiatives to tackle the challenges of poverty, employment, inequality and financing.

Key issues affecting the world of work addressed by ILO Governing Body

The Governing Body endorsed the ILO’s 2026–29 Strategic Plan, recognized the progress of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, and approved key messages for the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development, among other topics.

News

Unpaid care work prevents 708 million women from participating in the labour market

Care responsibilities are excluding and holding back millions of women worldwide from taking paid employment, and with climate and demographic changes on course to increase the demand for care, measures to support the care economy are urgently...

In Moldova, unearmarked voluntary funding serves as a catalyst for ILO to extend its reach

ILO Regular Budget Supplementary Account (RBSA) has been instrumental in advancing the goals of the Decent Work Country Programme and has also attracted further support from international development partners, thereby amplifying the overall impact...

How to prevent and address violence and harassment at work: A training course for enterprises

The training course equips enterprises with the tools, skills and practical know-how necessary to effectively tackle violence and harassment at work. It is designed for Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) worldwide to deliver as a...

ILO launches new AI and Digital Economy online knowledge hub

A new online knowledge resource on AI, the digital economy and the world of work, which is being launched by the ILO, aims to become the leading international source of knowledge and resources on the subject.

G7 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting

ILO Director-General welcomes G7 Labour Ministers support for the Global Coalition for Social Justice

Speaking at the G7 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting (LEMM) in Italy, the Director-General welcomed their support for the Global Coalition for Social Justice, and for a human-centred approach to the adoption of AI in the world-of-work.

Social protection plays a key role in countering climate change impact but countries most impacted by the climate crisis are the least...

Governments must do more to utilize universal social protection to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change and achieve a just transition, according to a new ILO report.

Global labour income share declines putting upward pressure on inequality, SDG targets not on track

The widening gap between labour and capital income and the challenges facing young people in the job market are worrying, according to the International Labour Organization.

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024

Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate

New ILO report finds high shares of youth NEETs, regional and gender gaps, and growing youth anxiety about work, despite encouraging global youth unemployment trends.

More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress

Heat is a silent killer that threatens the health and lives of a growing number of workers around the world, ILO report finds.

Media Advisory

ILO to release new report on global impact of heat stress on workers

The International Labour Organization (ILO) will publish a new report titled "Heat at work: Implications for safety and health", which examines the growing threat of heat stress to workers worldwide and its economic implications.

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Cooperatives are at the heart of social justice and sustainable solutions

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, issued a statement for the 2024 International Day of Cooperatives, emphasizing the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better Future for All”.