Resources on social protection

Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers, Refugees, and their Families: Guide for Policymakers and Practitioners

08 November 2021

This new ILO global Guide provides an overview of policy options and country practices to extend social protection to migrant workers, refugees and their families.

ILO welcomes COP26 Just Transition Declaration

05 November 2021

The ILO plays key role in developing the Just Transition Declaration, agreed at the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow.

Sustainable development goals set back further by COVID-19 crisis

31 October 2021

The world was already badly off-track before the pandemic in realizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Now the situation has dramatically worsened, said ILO Director-General Guy Ryder in remarks at the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

ILO welcomes G20 endorsement of human-centred approach to COVID-19 recovery

31 October 2021

Include needs of working people and labour markets in pandemic recovery plans, ILO Director-General tells G20 leaders.

ILO country briefs from the Social and Solidarity Economy project in Asia

28 October 2021

ILO calls for universal social protection in Latin America and the Caribbean following the severe impact of COVID-19

26 October 2021

The pandemic has setback contributory social security coverage and put strong pressure on non-contributory schemes that had served to address income loss and poverty in the region. Strengthening social protection, universalizing its coverage and improving its governance is vital, says a new ILO study.

Closing Remarks by Ms Tsukamoto

22 October 2021

Webinar - Public Works and Public Employment Programmes: What role in socioeconomic recovery?

Employment Matters Too Much To Society To Leave To Markets Alone The Role Of Public Employment Programmes As Part Of A Social Contract For The Future Of Work, presented by Kate Philip