21 million euros pledged at UNGA for Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

Belgium, Germany and Spain have pledged 21 million euros for the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions. This ILO-coordinated initiative aims to support the creation of millions of decent jobs and extend universal social protection to billions who are currently not covered.

Replay: SDG Action Weekend, High Impact Initiatives: Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

Let’s bend the arc of history in favour of social justice, says ILO Director-General

At the World of Work Summit, the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, advocated the need for a new social contract driven by solidarity and fairness. Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, and Karien van Gennip, the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment of the Netherlands, participated in two high-level panels, organized during the Summit.

• World of Work Summit: Social justice for all

Mutually reinforcing crises have worsened the global employment divide

International cooperation aimed at bolstering jobs and social protection can help tackle growing disparities between high and low-income countries, according to new ILO Monitor on the World of Work.

ILO Director-General makes first visit to Belgium

During his first official visit to Brussels, the ILO Director-General met several EU Commissioners to discuss the bilateral cooperation with the European Commission.
He also met two Deputy Prime Ministers of Belgium and the Belgian social partners.