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113th International Labour Conference

Statement by Alessandra Tolentino, Delegate of CGIL, CISL, UIL trade unions (Italy), Plenary session of the International Labour Conference

113th Session of the International Labour Conference

Opening address by the ILO Director-General to the International Labour Conference

Op-ed by the ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific

Harnessing the digital revolution to build safer, healthier workplaces

To mark International Day for Safety and Health at Work, Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, International Labour Organization Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific explains how an inclusive approach to digitalization can help...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

For a future of work not only smarter, but also safer and healthier

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the ILO Director-General calls to harness technology to create safer, healthier workplaces – while ensuring innovation protects workers' rights and well-being.

World Occupational Safety and Health Day 2025 in Türkiye

We need to come together to renew our commitment to occupational safety and health

In a statement delivered for World Occupational Safety and Health Day 2025, Yasser Hassan, Director of ILO Office for Türkiye, highlights Türkiye's commitment to contribute to a national preventative culture of safety and health at work through...

World Bank / IMF Annual Meetings

ILO Director-General statement to the IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee and to the joint World Bank-IMF Development...

Press Release

Brasília Hosts the 4th BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting Focused on Artificial Intelligence and Just Transition

By focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence and Just Transition, the 4th BRICS Employment Working Group meeting in Brasília convened to ensure a fair, inclusive, and sustainable future of work in BRICS member states through South-South and...

Statement

ILO Director-General opening address to the 353rd Governing Body

In his opening address at the 353rd ILO Governing Body session, the Director-General emphasized the changing geopolitical landscape, the rising challenges for multilateralism, and the ILO’s role in promoting social justice.

International Women's Day

It’s time to recognize and value all women’s work

From homes to hospitals, fields to factories, women are the backbone of our societies and economies. Yet, their contributions often go unrecognized. In this International Women’s Day message, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo underscores the...

World Day of Social Justice

Social Justice is within our reach, says ILO Director-General

On the World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo calls for ambition, cooperation, and action to promote and safeguard social justice in a rapidly evolving world of work.

Video

The Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) contributes to a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable world

In a statement delivered for the 2025 Mont Blanc Meeting on the social and solidarity economy (SSE), ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo underlines the increasing global recognition of the transformative potential of the SSE and highlights the...

International Year of Cooperatives

Cooperatives build a better World

In a statement delivered for the launch of the UN Second International Year of Cooperatives ILO Director-General highlights the vital role of cooperatives in fostering inclusive" sustainable development and calls for strengthened global support to...

Decent Work

Connecting communities through routine road maintenance for better access to services and employment

Routine road maintenance plays a vital role in connecting communities by improving access to essential social services, such as healthcare and education, while unlocking opportunities for decent employment. By ensuring safe, reliable, and...

Convention C190

Safe world of work: A smart investment, a moral imperative

On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo addresses a global crisis: millions across continents face violence and harassment at work daily. But change is possible through...

International Day for Care and Support

Caring for those who care for us: ILO Director-General message

On this International Day for Care and Support, the ILO’s Director-General calls for policies and systems to protect care workers, most of whom are women, by improving their working conditions of all care workers and ensuring they have equal access...

World Bank / IMF Annual Meetings

ILO Director-General statement to the IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee and to the joint World Bank-IMF Development...

Statement

Improving industrial relations: The importance of social dialogue in Bangladesh

The International Labour Organization (ILO) identifies five key areas requiring attention in order that harmonious industrial relations between employers and workers may be achieved.

Peace Nexus Workshop Speeches

ILO DDG Celeste Drake ILO RD Arab States Ruba Jaradat

Message from the Country Office Director for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique

I wish to invite you to take time to read the August Newsletter edition, which features interesting articles on our work in the three locations- Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. The world of work is everywhere confronted with challenges such as the...

Statement

Summit of the Future: Managing global interdependence