News
April 2022
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News
ILO and IMO call for urgent action on seafarers stranded in Ukraine following Russian aggression
08 April 2022
An estimated 1,000 seafarers are currently stranded in Ukrainian ports and waters with dwindling vital supplies.
March 2022
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GB roundup
Highlights of the 344th session of the ILO Governing Body
30 March 2022
The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization concluded on 25 March. ILO News discussed the key elements with Dimitrina Dimitrova, Deputy Director of the ILO’s Official Meetings, Documentation and Relations Department.
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Press release
New Director-General of the International Labour Organization elected
25 March 2022
The ILO Governing Body has elected Gilbert F. Houngbo as the Organization’s 11th Director-General, who will take office in October 2022.
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Interview
ILO Director-General elect: We need social and political cohesion in our world today
25 March 2022
Interviewed after his election on 25 march 2022, ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo highlights the need to ensure that economic progress is equitably distributed among the different segments of society. The ILO Governing Body has elected Gilbert F. Houngbo as the Organization’s 11th Director-General, who will take office in October 2022.
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Media advisory
International Labour Organization’s Governing Body to elect new Director-General
23 March 2022
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Aviation sector
New agreement strengthens decent work in the aviation industry
15 March 2022
The renewed collaboration between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aims to ensure a safe, strong, inclusive and sustainable COVID-19 recovery in the aviation industry.
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Media advisory
ILO Governing Body to elect next Director-General
14 March 2022
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Ukraine
ILO Director-General condemns the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine
03 March 2022
"The ILO’s duty is to stand in solidarity with the government, workers, and employers of Ukraine and to join with the rest of the United Nations system in providing all possible assistance to them," says the ILO Director-General.
February 2022
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World Day of Social Justice 2022
ILO Director-General’s message for World Day of Social Justice 2022
18 February 2022
On the occasion of World Day of Social Justice 2022, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, says international community has a rare chance that must not be missed to shape a recovery from COVID-19 that delivers social justice for people and protects the planet we all depend on.
January 2022
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Media Advisory
ILO holds public dialogues with candidates for Director-General
18 January 2022
Public dialogues with the five nominated candidates for the post of ILO Director-General are being held on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 January 2022. The live-streamed dialogues include a brief presentation by each of the candidates, followed by questions and answers with the ILO tripartite constituents.