News and events
The ILO Centenary
News
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World Day of Social Justice, 20 February
The ILO since 1919: Fighting for social justice
18 February 2019
Since 1919 the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been on the frontline, bringing together governments, workers and employers in the struggle to make social justice and decent work a global reality.
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ILO100
Rules to work by
18 February 2019
They keep you safe at work and make sure you have time off. They are critical in battling modern-day slavery and child labour. The rules that govern the world of work play a huge role in our everyday lives. For 100 years, the ILO has been setting the international standards that underpin national labour laws. Explore the latest chapter of our interactive, multimedia Centenary website to find out more.
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International Labour Standards
Countries urged to ratify labour conventions
18 February 2019
To mark its Centenary the International Labour Organization is calling on governments to ratify at least one international labour standard in 2019.
Key events
Publications
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Future of Work for Tea Smallholders in Sri Lanka
15 December 2018
This study presents the findings of a mapping exercise commissioned by the ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives to assess the current state of decent work among tea smallholders in Sri Lanka and its implications on the future of work in the tea industry.
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Women’s ILO: Transnational networks, global labour standards and gender equity, 1919 to Present
15 March 2018
What is the place of women in global labour policies? This book gathers new research on a century of ILO engagement with women’s work.