ILO

The ILO since 1919: Fighting for social justice

Since 1919 the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been on the frontline, bringing together governments, workers and employers in the struggle to make social justice and decent work a global reality. In the run-up to Social Justice Day on 20th February, watch our latest video.

• Listen to the Preamble to the ILO Constitution - which recognizes the importance of social justice in securing peace.

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Poor working conditions are main global employment challenge

Progress in reducing unemployment globally is not being matched by improvements in the quality of work, says the International Labour Organization’s World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2019 report.

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Not on your own

What happens when you are sick, disabled, young or old? Or, you may be unemployed or just not able to earn enough for you and your dependants to live on. Social protection provides workers and their families with a secure base, helping them plan for a better future. Explore the latest chapter of our interactive, multimedia Centenary website to find out more.

• As part of the celebrations of our 100th anniversary we’ll be rolling out new chapters regularly over the next few weeks, on ilo.org/100/en/.

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Work for a brighter future

A Universal Labour Guarantee, social protection from birth to old age and an entitlement to lifelong learning are among ten recommendations made in a landmark report by the International Labour Organization’s Global Commission on the Future of Work.
Explore the digital presentation of the report here.

• Watch the launch of the Global Commission report on the Future of Work

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