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End Child Labour in Iraq
The United Nations in Iraq, including ILO and UNICEF call on all partners to ensure enhanced social justice and step up the fight against child labour.
Opening remarks by Gilbert F. Houngbo, ILO Director-General, at the 111th International Labour Conference
ILC.111/Opening address
Opening address by Gilbert F. Houngbo Director-General
South-South Cooperation
High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation 2023
Statement by: Ms. Anita Amorim, Head, Emerging Partnerships
ILO Director-General highlights the European social model as a geopolitical lever
Speaking at the Porto Social Forum, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) commended the European Union (EU) for its leading role in promoting international labour standards and the integration of occupational safety and...
Porto Social Forum 2023
ILO Director-General highlights the European social model as a geopolitical lever
Speaking at the Porto Social Forum, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) commended the European Union (EU) for its leading role in promoting international labour standards and the integration of occupational safety and...
Kerala has been pivotal in upholding the ILO's values and principles, to help achieve decent work for all
Opening remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT-CO New Delhi, at the International Labour Conclave 2023
15th ETUC Congress
Statement by ILO Director-General to European Trade Union Confederation
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the urgent need for a Global Coalition for Social Justice and the critical role of the European Trade Unions in championing workers' rights, addressing inequalities, and promoting decent work...
19th Regional Seminar for Labour-Based Practitioners
Participants Statement from the 19th Regional Labour-based Seminar
Theme: Promoting skills and productive (decent) jobs for our common better future
Message of support at the Mobilizing Networks for Gender Equality, International Day for Women in Maritime 2023
By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Mobilizing Networks for Gender Equality, International Day for Women in Maritime 2023, 18 May 2023, Manila, Philippines via Zoom
19th Regional Seminar for Labour-Based Practitioners
Ministerial Declaration from the 19th Regional Labour-based Seminar
The Declaration amongst other recognizes that “infrastructural development is key for successful inclusion, integration, economic and social development and it is essential to ensure the benefits from construction activities benefit young men and...
19th Regional Seminar for Labour-Based Practitioners
Participants Statement from the 19th Regional Labour-based Seminar
75th anniversary of International Road Transport Union (IRU)
Road transport is essential for human-centred development, inclusivity and prosperity
Speech by ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo to International Road Transport Union (IRU)’s 75th anniversary.
Statement by Mr Geir T. Tonstol, Director, ILO’s Country Office for Pakistan, at the signing of the Fourth Decent Work Country Programme...
4th May 2023, Islamabad, Pakistan
Labour Day
Time to prioritize social justice
ILO Director-General calls for a Global Coalition for Social Justice and a reshaping of economic, social and environmental policies to create a more stable and equitable future.
Statement
ILO Myanmar May Day 2023
On the 1st of May each year, workers around the world commemorate May Day, in recognition of the efforts of the labour movement to secure workers labour rights.
Statement
Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization - Time to prioritize social justice
May 1st is widely known as Labour Day, a day when we celebrate the contribution of workers worldwide. It is a moment for pride, celebration and hope.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Why safety and health at work is essential for social justice
In a statement to mark World Day for Safety and Health, the ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, outlines the critical importance of safe and healthy working environments.
MSMEs have a responsibility to manage generated waste and promote occupational safety and health at work
Keynote address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, for the ILO-FICCI Gujarat webinar on World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023
Message of support at the Healthy Workplace Initiative launch
By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ceremonial signing and launch of the Healthy Workplace Initiative, 28 April 2023, Manila, Philippines
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