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June 2019

  1. Blog

    Highlights of the last day of the Centenary Conference

    21 June 2019

  2. Blog

    The Centenary International Labour Conference – What to expect

    08 June 2019

    The Centenary International Labour Conference (ILC) will be a gathering like no other. While the ILC is an annual event, this 108th Session of the Conference is taking place in the 100th year of the Organization. To mark this special occasion the focus will be on the profound transformations under way in the world of work, including the evolving role of the ILO in building a future of work we want.

June 2017

  1. Poem

    "Head Over Heels"

    12 June 2017

    Mrs. Emtithal Mahmoud testimony at the Event to mark World Day Against Child Labour, 12 june 2017, at Palais des Nations.

May 2016

  1. 105th International Labour Conference

    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)

October 2015

  1. ILO Global Business and Disability Network

    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)

September 2013

  1. Exhibition

    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.

June 2013

  1. 102nd International Labour Conference

    Address by Her Excellency Dr Joyce Banda, President of the Republic of Malawi

    12 June 2013

June 2012

  1. News

    Swiss labour market recovery boosted by effective social partnership, ILO-World Bank report says

    07 June 2012

    A new ILO-World Bank report and online data tool presented at the 101st International Labour Conference shows that the Swiss labour market – even though it was hit by the crisis – recovered faster than in other countries, partly because of an intensive social dialogue between government, employers and workers.

December 2011

  1. Publication

    A changing world: Adapting to an ageing population in the workplace

    01 December 2011

    With better health and longevity, lower birth rates, and the ageing of baby boomers, the world is seeing a major change in demographic trends.

June 2011

  1. Video

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

    15 June 2011

    Video in French