Videos

  1. 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.

  2. What works to eliminate gender inequality in the Asian garment sector?

    07 March 2022

    ILO asked industry stakeholders to share their experiences of what works to bring about lasting change.

  3. Raising awareness of harassment, violence and HIV/AIDS vulnerability in the maritime sector

    15 February 2022

    The video documents a training series aimed at improving equity in accessing maritime education and employment for under-represented groups as well as promoting social inclusion at the maritime workplace.

  4. 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

  5. Skills and lifelong learning: Four key questions at the International Labour Conference

    23 November 2021

    Skills and lifelong learning have become ever more important as the world of work transforms rapidly, including due to changes caused by the COVID-19 crisis. The issue will be discussed during the second segment of the 109th International Labour Conference. Find out about the four key questions on skills that will be examined at the Conference.

  6. Standing her ground

    20 October 2021

    Rural women and girls play a crucial yet often overlooked role in food security, nutrition, rural development, and building climate resilience. Arulrahini began farming four decades ago. From cultivating in the backyard of her home to breaking norms as an independent woman farmer, she shares her journey.

  7. 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.

  8. Female fighters during the pandemic

    28 May 2021

    The video documents the journeys of two participants of the e-commerce training programme for the retail sector conducted by the ILO’s Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme.

  9. TVETs’ innovation in the midst of limitation

    28 May 2021

    This video highlights achievements of instructors from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centers in doing online transformation. The COVID-19 pandemic halted training activities at hundreds of TVET centers.

  10. TVETs’ transformation journeys in three islands

    28 May 2021

    This video highlights the journeys of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) instructors in doing online transformation as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  11. Women digital web development skill up

    28 May 2021

    This video documents training activities at the Public Vocational High School 65 Jakarta as part of the efforts to improve digital talents and to meet the increasing demands of digital skilled workers.

  12. Digital development skill up for women

    28 May 2021

    The video features efforts taken by the ILO’s Women in STEM Programme to promote greater access for women in STEM related sectors.

  13. Benefits and impact of the ERA-AF Project to rural agro-forestry communities in Timor-Leste

    26 May 2021

    The video documents benefits and impacts of the ERA Agro-Forestry (ERA-AF) Project to rural agro-forestry communities in Timor-Leste.

  14. “Thank you” doesn’t pay the bills

    17 March 2021

    Globally, women still earn 20 per cent less than men on average for doing the same type of work. The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to increase the gender pay gap even further, says ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, in a video message at an Equal Pay International Coalition event, taking place during the UN Commission on the Status of Women meetings in New York.

  15. JONA OAK and fellow artists on women and the world of work

    11 March 2021

    Musician JONA OAK, writer and composer of the ILO International Women's Day song "We Sing", joins her artist collaborators to discuss the qualities women bring to the world of work and the importance of closing gender gaps.

  16. Sophia Loren: Time to remove the barriers women face in the world of work

    08 March 2021

    Iconic actor Sophia Loren calls for stronger social security policies, advancing women in leadership roles and more action to build a better future of work.

  17. The world needs more women leaders

    08 March 2021

    On International Women's Day, female leaders from the ILO gave their perspective on the qualities women bring to leadership around the world.

  18. Resilient women work hand in hand with the ILO to achieve decent work

    08 March 2021

    As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, we highlighted success stories from resilient Syrian and Jordanian women who have created a better life for themselves and their families with support and guidance from the ILO.

  19. "We Sing" for a better future of work for all women and men

    05 March 2021

    An original song and music video for International Women's Day, created by JONA OAK for the ILO and featuring a collective of artists and musicians from around the world.

  20. International Equal Pay Day 2020 Webinar Highlights

    01 October 2020

    On the occasion of the first International Equal Pay Day on September 18, 2020, and in the midst of the fallout from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) hosted a virtual global Call to Action encouraging all labour market actors to take the necessary steps to ensure that equal pay is at the heart of recovery efforts worldwide.