Videos
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Indigenous peoples can help build a ‘better future’
10 August 2021
9 August is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. They have been hard hit by the COVID-19 crisis but are key partners in building a ‘better normal’ that respects their rights and ensures access to decent work.
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Virtual Race 2021 -- End Child Labour. Act Now!
12 June 2021
ILO in collaboration with Cause Indonesia conduct a massive campaign through a virtual race by inviting more than 5,000 participants nationwide to be involved and to be part of the social movement against child labour.
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Marlee Matlin: Disability inclusion means business success
03 December 2020
Actor and activist Marlee Matlin says the ILO plays a crucial role in protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in the world of work. Inclusion of persons with disabilities achieves the twin goals of advancing human rights and ensuring business success.
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What do you know about inequality in your country?
20 January 2020
The gap between rich and poor is larger than we thought. The "World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2020" report has identified major blind spots in our understanding of inequality.
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What to expect from the global jobs market in 2018
22 January 2018
The new report World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2018 examines the current state of the labour market, making global and regional projections of unemployment, vulnerable employment and working poverty.
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A new market for Sidi Bouzid in Tunisia
14 June 2016
The new covered market in the Tunisian town of Sidi Bouzid is expected to create better working conditions for vendors.
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Fragile States – Working their way back to resilience and peace
10 June 2016
Nearly 1.5 billion people live in countries where they face violence or “fragile” situations on a daily basis. Another 200 million people cope with the slow or sudden onset of disasters. How does work help people transition from fragility to security, peace and resilience? The ILO's Karen Naets-Sekiguchi discusses with Azita Berar-Awad from the Employment Policy Department of the ILO, and Aeneas Chuma, ILO Regional Director for Africa.
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How to work our way out of poverty?
01 June 2016
Is it possible to create enough decent jobs to eradicate poverty by 2030? The ILO's Hans von Rohland discusses with Donato Kiniger-Passigli, ILO Fragile States Coordinator and Matthew Ripley, from the ILO Small-Medium Enterprises department.
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ILO Head calls for a policy rethink to overcome global economic uncertainty
06 June 2012
In his address to the ILC, ILO DG Juan Somavia, urges that in the midst of crisis, now is a time for policy reevaluation to ensure a more stable global economy. He highlights that growth can no longer be the key criteria for macroeconomic success, but instead quality job creation, the reduction of poverty and fair access opportunities need to be brought to the forefront to ensure international cooperation.
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The Gender Dimensions of Agricultural and Rural Employment: Differentiated Pathways Out of Poverty
13 May 2009
FAO, IFAD and ILO organized a three-day technical expert workshop which was held in Rome, from 31 March to 2 April 2009. The workshop focused on the gaps, trends and current research in gender dismensions of agricultural employment. By ensuring rights, employment, social protection and social dialogue, Decent Work can be a means to achieve equitable, inclusive and sustainable development in rural areas where the majority of the world's poor live. Investing in gender equality in agriculture and rural employment not only makes economic sense but is also important for social justice.
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ILO expert Philippe Egger reports on workers’ situation in Occupied Arab Territories - May 31, 2007
31 May 2007
Arab occupied territories have seen a rapid and drastic drop in average income levels unprecedented in economic history, according to a new report from the ILO on the occupied Arab territories. ILO expert Philippe Egger was part of the mission sent to the region to assess the impact on workers there.