Videos

  1. Key to digital society of the future are qualified employees, new forms of employment, says Swiss President

    30 May 2016

    Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann says the key to a sustainable digital economy is more qualified employees, innovative training programs and new forms of employment. Speaking to delegates at the 105th session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Mr. Schneider-Ammann urged delegates not to fear change, but prepare for the future world of work and actively contribute to economic growth that creates jobs. (In German and French with subtitles in English)

  2. Bringing business together to promote disability in the workplace

    28 October 2015

    Recruiting people with disabilities into the workplace and retaining those who become disabled while employed is good for business and good for employees. The ILO Global Business and Disability Network supports companies to promote good practices and create more inclusive workplaces. (Closed Captions available)

  3. ILO showcases Decent Work at CERN Open Day weekend

    30 September 2013

    As the world's largest particle physics laboratory opened its doors to the public the weekend of 28-29 September, the ILO showed the difference decent work makes to peoples' lives from school to retirement, with a fun exhibition that allowed visitors to make their very own contribution to the campaigns to end modern-day slavery and stop child labour.

  4. Micheline Calmy-Rey, President of the Swiss Confederation Addresses the 100th International Labour Conference

    15 June 2011

    Video in French

  5. Doris Leuthard, President of the Swiss Confederation addresses the 99th ILC

    02 June 2010

    “The crisis will not be over as long as unemployment and underemployment prevail,” said the President of the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Ms. Doris Leuthard, at the opening ceremony of the 99th annual conference of the International Labour Organization. (in French)

  6. Shakira Receives Social Justice Award at the ILO - Highlights

    03 March 2010

    Internationally-acclaimed recording artist and humanitarian Shakira was honoured today by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for her work promoting the advancement of children and youth around the world.

  7. Shakira Receives Social Justice Award at the ILO - Extended coverage

    03 March 2010

    Internationally-acclaimed recording artist and humanitarian Shakira was honoured today by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for her work promoting the advancement of children and youth around the world

  8. Actress Marlee Matlin Headlines Panel Discussion on People with Disabilities in Times of Economic Crisis

    13 November 2009

    Marlee Matlin, the youngest winner of an Academy Award for Best Actress and an advocate for persons with disabilities, was the special guest headlining a panel discussion on the impact of the global economic crisis on women and men with disabilities. During her visit to Geneva, Marlee Matlin also visited a classroom of deaf children who shared with her their hopes for the future and places to visit in Geneva. (Closed Captions available)

  9. Learning About Decent Work Through a Bar of Chocolate

    05 November 2009

    More than 2 million children from some 60 countries took part in the 2009 international letter writing competition for young people organized by the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The theme chosen for this year was “Decent Work”, a theme at the heart of the work of the International Labour Organization (ILO). First prize was awarded to 14-year-old Dominika Koflerová from the Czech Republic. In her letter she writes about how a bar of fair trade chocolate lead her to realize the value of decent work. At an award ceremony at the International Labour Office in Geneva, Dominika read excerpts of her letter to an audience that included the UPU Director-General Edouard Dayan and ILO Director-General Juan Somavia.

  10. Stand-Up and Take Action Against Poverty 2009, Geneva

    19 October 2009

    Hundreds of people gathered on 16 October at the ILO headquarters in Geneva to Stand Up Against Poverty in a joint action with UNDP and UN agencies. Together with ILO Director-General Mr Juan Somavia and UNDP Deputy Director Ms Najat Rochdi, participants read the SUTA 2009 Pledge and shared a soup for the benefit of a Red Cross Geneva training programme helping young people aged 16 to 25 to enter the labour market.

  11. ILO Director General Juan Somavia welcomes delegates to the World Microfinance Forum Geneva Symposium

    01 October 2008

    The first international symposium of the World Microfinance Forum Geneva opened here today. More than 300 world leaders in microfinance will discuss the fundamentals of microfinance and its contributions in reducing poverty and enabling sustainable economic growth. The symposium will also consider new products and technologies, emerging markets, and the role of investors in microfinance. (in English and French)

  12. Schoolchildren show solidarity against child labour

    12 June 2008

    Schoolchildren from Geneva and neighbouring France released balloons to mark World Day Against Child Labour. Earlier at the International Labour Conference the ILO Director-General, Juan Somavia, spoke out against child labour saying: "It is our responsibility to fight child labour and ensure that every child has a good education - that first crucial step towards Decent Work."