News
June 2019
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Child Labour
Observing the World Day against Child Labour in Suva, Fiji
12 June 2019
The ILO’s Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, 1999 (No. 182) has achieved almost universal ratification by the ILO’s 187 member States, and the ratification rate of the Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) is not far behind.
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Day 2: 108th International Labour Conference
Huge turn-out of world leaders at Centenary International Labour Conference
11 June 2019
Dozens of world leaders are attending the 108th session of the International Labour Conference, which marks the 100th anniversary of the ILO. The two-week Conference has a strong focus on the future of work, but also on violence and harassment at the workplace.
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Day 1: 108th International Labour Conference
World leaders address the Centenary International Labour Conference
10 June 2019
Dozens of world leaders are attending the Centenary International Labour Conference, which marks the 100th anniversary of the ILO.
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108th International Labour Conference
ILO Director-General highlights the most profound, transformative changes in a century
10 June 2019
The Centenary session of the International Labour Conference, known as the ‘world parliament of labour’ has opened in Geneva, with a speech from the ILO’s Director-General.
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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.
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International Labour Conference
Information for media attending the 108th ILO International Labour Conference
07 June 2019
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Blog
Captain Jasmin – Charting a sea change in a man’s world
07 June 2019
When I began working on ships I would encounter negativity. The thought in people’s minds is ‘you can’t do the job’. They say it’s too physical, that women can’t do it... So you have to work ten times harder than the men.
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© Matthias Mugisha / FAO 2019
Skills for a greener future
A sustainable greener future needs green employment skills
05 June 2019
Climate change and environmental degradation will have enormous effects on the world of work. But, says Olga Strietska-Ilina, Senior Specialist, Skills and Employability, while there is much discussion about these issues, not enough attention is being paid to giving workers the skills needed to implement a sustainable, ‘green’ economy.
May 2019
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Blog
A rocky but productive road to jobs
31 May 2019
In the midst of the conflict-affected country, I witnessed hard-working, peace-loving people going about their lives, seemingly unperturbed by the conflict. They come out every day to eke out a living, driven by steadfast hope and deep-rooted determination, to rebuild their lives and their local economies.
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© Apolitical 2019
Gender Equality
ILO gender equality chief makes 100 most influential list
29 May 2019
The top 100 includes high-profile personalities, politicians, academics and unsung heroes whose work has made the biggest impact in gender policy.