International Women's Day 2023

Sharon Stone: Let’s make gender equality a reality

08 March 2023

On International Women's Day, actress and activist Sharon Stone calls for a fair, inclusive and safe future of work that fosters equal opportunity and guarantees a real gender equal society.

International Equal Pay Day 2022

US Pro Golfer Lizette Salas calls for gender pay equality

16 September 2022

Globally, women continue to be underpaid compared to men. On International Equal Pay Day, US LPGA Star Lizette Salas joins the ILO to amplify the call for equal gender pay in sports and in society.

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Child labour and human trafficking

Top DJ duo NERVO debut song to raise awareness of child labour and human trafficking

26 July 2022

Ahead of World Day Against Human Trafficking, top-ranked female DJ duo NERVO have teamed up with the children’s charity Hopeland and the International Labour Organization to urge action on child vulnerability, child labour and human trafficking.

The Music Against Child Labour Initiative

‘Keep the Love Alive’: Oginome Stands Up to Child Labour

07 June 2022

International Women's Day 2022

Princess Sarah Culberson: Invest in the care economy for a better gender equal world

11 March 2022

In celebrating International Women's Week, author, humanitarian and global public speaker, Princess Sarah Culberson of Sierra Leone, joins the ILO to call on countries to invest in the care economy and transformative policies to shape a better future and achieve the SDGs in 2030.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021

Ady Barkan and Bradley Whitford: Raise your voice for disability inclusion

03 December 2021

On international Day of Persons with Disabilities, lawyer and activist Ady Barkan, and actor and producer, Bradley Whitford show solidarity with the ILO to call on countries to uphold the rights and improve inclusion of persons with disabilities.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021

Mrunal Thakur: Ratify C190 to end violence and harassment

25 November 2021

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, actress Mrunal Thakur speaks from the heart to address violence and harassment in the world of work. The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated vulnerabilities, inequalities, and domestic violence. Mrunal stands with the ILO to call on countries to ratify ILO Convention 190 and build a future where everyone is free from violence and harassment. #RatifyC190

International Day of Sign Languages 2021

Marlee Matlin: "We sign for Human Rights"

23 September 2021

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated already difficult situations for persons with disabilities. On International Day of Sign Languages, actor Marlee Matlin & the ILO say: “We Sign for #HumanRights” and call for an inclusive, rights-based future of work.

International Equal Pay Day 2021

Equal Pay for better and fairer future

18 September 2021

Women are still paid less than men. The Covid19 crisis is widening the gender pay gap. On International Equal Pay Day, former USA VolleyBall Women's National Team Player Cassidy Lichtman and current member of USA Volleyball Board of Directors joins the ILO to amplify the call for pay equity. A better Future of Work means Equal Pay for work of equal value.

International Youth Day 2021

Maggie Nichols: Protect youth rights and voices

12 August 2021

Job markets, education and even sports became challenging for youth during the Covid19 crisis. On International Youth Day, US top gymnast and NCAA Inspiration Award Winner Maggie Nichols joins the ILO to call for better protection of youth rights and voices in the recovery process.