Charting the future

Since its creation, the ILO has a mandate to advance the cause of social justice as a means to achieve peace and prosperity. The centenary is an opportunity to reaffirm the relevance of the ILO’s social justice mandate and decent work agenda, and to chart the future of the Organization as it enters its second century.

The Centenary Initiatives and the Future of Work

In preparation for the anniversary, seven Centenary Initiatives are being implemented. At the forefront of these is the Future of Work Initiative. The ILO has convened a high-level Global Commission to undertake an in-depth examination of the future of work and provide the analytical basis for the delivery of social justice in the 21st century. The launch and discussion of the report of the Global Commission will figure prominently among the centenary events.

Historical research

Building on the historical research and analysis carried out in the framework of the ILO’s century project, and drawing on the unique collections of the ILO archives, a major output for the ILO’s centenary will be an academic publication on the history of the ILO. A photographic history is also planned.

A global commemoration

Throughout the centenary year, multiple events and initiatives will take place at the global, regional and national levels to celebrate the anniversary and to engage constituents and other audiences around the core values and vision of the Organization as it prepares its second century of work. A highlight will be the centenary International Labour Conference in June 2019, and a number of other key dates will be commemorated and announced throughout 2018.