Let’s bend the arc of history in favour of social justice, says ILO Director-General

At the World of Work Summit, the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, advocated the need for a new social contract driven by solidarity and fairness. Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, and Karien van Gennip, the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment of the Netherlands, participated in two high-level panels, organized during the Summit.

• World of Work Summit: Social justice for all

Mutually reinforcing crises have worsened the global employment divide

International cooperation aimed at bolstering jobs and social protection can help tackle growing disparities between high and low-income countries, according to new ILO Monitor on the World of Work.

Ensure decent work for key workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how societies have undervalued essential workers, as well as the importance of giving such workers adequate pay and decent working conditions.

• World Employment and Social Outlook 2023: The value of essential work

ILO Director-General makes first visit to Belgium

During his first official visit to Brussels, the ILO Director-General met several EU Commissioners to discuss the bilateral cooperation with the European Commission.
He also met two Deputy Prime Ministers of Belgium and the Belgian social partners.