All ILO Newsroom content
October 2012
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Youth jobs data
Youth labour market still critical in G20 countries
03 October 2012
Data presented at a G20 meeting in Geneva shows that youth unemployment rates remain alarming, ranging from about 8 per cent to over 50 per cent in 17 of the 20 member countries. The G20 Task Force on Employment agreed to promote quality apprenticeships.
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World Teachers' Day
Take a Stand for Teachers
03 October 2012
A Video Message from Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Office on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day.
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World Teachers Day
Guy Ryder: Teaching is a profession under siege
03 October 2012
The ILO Director-General calls for urgent action to make teaching an attractive career once again.
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South Africa mines
Social dialogue needed to prevent further violence in SA mines, says ILO
01 October 2012
The ILO calls for social dialogue and a review of labour market institutions to avoid further violence in the South African mining industry
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Labour standards
Employment rights essential to economic recovery, says new ILO boss
01 October 2012
In his first interview as Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Guy Ryder gives an overview of the major challenges facing the world of work and the ILO.
September 2012
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Changing of the guard
Outgoing ILO head hands over to Guy Ryder
28 September 2012
Guy Ryder received three keys that symbolize the tripartite structure of the ILO, ahead of his first day as Director-General. Outgoing ILO head, Juan Somavia, handed over the golden keys, and his functions.
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Ceremony for transmission of office
Ceremony for transmission of office: Remarks by the outgoing Director-General Juan Somavia and by the Director-General Elect, Guy Ryder
28 September 2012
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From Armenia
Breaking barriers: Letting people with disabilities into the labour market (full version)
28 September 2012
After the break up of the Soviet Union, life for many people in Armenia changed radically and new opportunities opened up for many. But for people with disabilities, it was not the case. During the Soviet period, they found work inside a closed system of “social enterprises.” Now they are truly “invisible” in the workforce. The ILO’s pilot project in Armenia is breaking down old stereotypes about disability as well as the barriers that keep them from work.
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Forced labour
ILO hails US campaign against "modern slavery"
28 September 2012
The International Labour Organization welcomes US President Barack Obama’s strong stance against forced labour, which affects some 21 million people worldwide.
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Publication
Table of Contents - Work Sharing
27 September 2012