News
January 2019
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ILO100: Our story, your story
ILO past, present and future
09 January 2019
The ILO’s new multimedia, interactive Centenary website is now live! Let us take you on a journey through the ILO’s past, present and future – from its founding back in 1919, to major historical events, to the conventions and programmes that have affected all our lives. We’ll be rolling out new chapters in the course of the next two months on ilo.org/100 as we celebrate 100 years of advancing social justice and promoting decent work.
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ILO100
The ILO Centenary – Why it matters to us all
02 January 2019
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder marks the start of the ILO’s second century of service to the world of work by recalling its first 100 years and pointing to the challenges that face us all in shaping the future of work we want.
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ILO100
Resources for constituents
02 January 2019
In 2019, the International Labour Organization (ILO) celebrates its 100th anniversary. The Centenary will be a celebration of the ILO’s achievements and will reaffirm the ILO’s position as the authoritative global organization for the world of work.
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ILO100
100 years of fighting for Social Justice
02 January 2019
To welcome the beginning of the ILO’s century year, we look at the organization’s history and impact – and how it is preparing for its second century.
December 2018
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Globalization and decent work
Responding to globalization: The Decent Work Agenda
24 December 2018
As the ILO turns 100, we look at some of the key events that shaped the organization’s story. The introduction of the Decent Work Agenda at the turn of the century was one such milestone.
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Labour Overview for Latin America
A quarter century of tracking labour markets in Latin America and the Caribbean
20 December 2018
The ILO’s Labour Overview for Latin America and the Caribbean marks its 25th anniversary this month. The annual report tracks unemployment and other labour market indicators, and highlights decent work deficits that need to be tackled.
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Labour Overview 2018
Unemployment in Latin America and the Caribbean down slightly in 2018
18 December 2018
After increasing for three years, unemployment in Latin America and the Caribbean dipped slightly in 2018, according to the ILO’s Labour Overview 2018. But there is uncertainty about future trends, amid slow growth, high volatility and concerns about the high rate of youth unemployment.
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International Migrants Day
ILO announces winners of the 2018 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
18 December 2018
Winning entries provide outstanding, balanced, reporting on labour migration and fair recruitment.
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News
ILO Director-General on First Ever Visit to Uzbekistan
14 December 2018
Mr. Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), is on his first ever visit to Uzbekistan.
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Op-Ed
Are we committed to end violence against women migrant workers?
13 December 2018
Women migrant workers face double discrimination, which may lead to exploitation, sexual violence and harassment, says Deepa Bharathi, ILO chief technical adviser in the regional office for Asia and the Pacific.