Male worker in front of a computer in Colombia
Male worker in front of computer in Colombia © ILO
New report reveals latest global and regional trends in youth employment
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New report reveals latest global and regional trends in youth employment

Groundbreaking Olympic Social Charter aims to bring decent work standards to Paris Games
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Groundbreaking Olympic Social Charter aims to bring decent work standards to Paris Games

ILO calls on G20 to reduce inequalities, promote gender equality and encourage diversity in the world of work
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ILO calls on G20 to reduce inequalities, promote gender equality and encourage diversity in the world of work

More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress
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More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress

The ILO’s approach to advancing social justice and promoting decent work is built on the foundation of tripartism and social dialogue. It brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations from its 187 Member States to address world of work challenges, set and monitor international labour standards, and works with development cooperation partners on projects and programmes to help realize the Decent Work Agenda.

Governance organs and official meetings

ILO Governing Body

ILO Governing Body

International Labour Conference

International Labour Conference

Sectoral meetings

Sectoral meetings

Programme of ILO official meetings

Programme of ILO official meetings

ILO Priority Action Programmes

Transition from the informal to the formal economy
Zakaria Adama Lacera is CEO of Yumzaa Enterprises, a shea processing and soap business in Ghana, which she is in the process of formalizing.

Transition from the informal to the formal economy

Just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies
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Just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies

Decent work outcomes in supply chains
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Decent work outcomes in supply chains

Decent work in crisis and post-crisis situations
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Decent work in crisis and post-crisis situations

Featured publications

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends update May 2024

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends update May 2024

Profits and poverty: The economics of forced labour

Profits and poverty: The economics of forced labour

Arab States Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2024: Promoting social justice through a just transition

Arab States Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2024: Promoting social justice through a just transition

Preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the world of work through occupational safety and health measures

Preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the world of work through occupational safety and health measures

More from the world of work

ILO Live: Broadcasting on the world of work 24/7
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ILO Live: Broadcasting on the world of work 24/7

ILO Voices: First-person stories from the world of work
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ILO Voices: First-person stories from the world of work

Infostories: Labour issues through infographics, videos, maps and case studies
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Infostories: Labour issues through infographics, videos, maps and case studies

Support and capacity building

ILO Helpdesk for Business on International Labour Standards
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ILO Helpdesk for Business on International Labour Standards

International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO)
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International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO)