Books and reports
April 2022
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Publication
Understanding patterns of structural discrimination of migrant and other workers in some countries of South and West Asia
19 April 2022
This background paper reviews the literature that sheds light on the structural patterns of discrimination against migrant workers in some countries of South and West Asia. It also articulates recommendations that would help officials in UN agencies, international organizations, constituents and other civil society individuals and groups, while referring to the existing evidence of structural discrimination to support the application of international labour standards.
March 2022
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Publication
Care at work: Investing in care leave and services for a more gender equal world of work
07 March 2022
The report provides a global overview of national laws and practices regarding care policies, namely maternity protection, paternity, parental and other care-related leave policies, as well as childcare and long-term care services.
January 2022
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Report
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2022
17 January 2022
This ILO flagship report details the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the world of work.
December 2021
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Book
The new world of work: Challenges and opportunities for social partners and labour institutions
31 December 2021
This book examines social dialogue and the role of social partners in the governance of the world of work in 34 European countries.
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Book
The future of diversity
09 December 2021
This book offers new perspectives on the concept of diversity and the role diversity can play in the future world of work.
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Report
The ILO Global HIV Discrimination in the World of Work survey
01 December 2021
The ILO has joined forces with Gallup to carry out a groundbreaking global survey covering 50 countries that sheds further light on the causes of the persistence of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in the world of work.
November 2021
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Book
The governance of labour administration: Reforms, innovations and challenges
30 November 2021
This timely book provides detailed analyses of labour administration reforms, innovations and challenges in different countries, including detailed case studies from Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the US.
October 2021
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Special edition: Labour and Policy Perspectives
Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2021
21 October 2021
In 2020, despite the global pandemic, jobs in the renewable energy sector grew to 12 million. This IRENA/ILO co-publication provides the most recent estimates of employment in this sector at the global level and for individual industry segments.
September 2021
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Flagship Report
World Social Protection Report 2020-22: Social protection at the crossroads – in pursuit of a better future
01 September 2021
This ILO flagship report provides a global overview of recent developments in social protection systems, including social protection floors, and covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2021
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Report
ILO Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers – Results and Methodology
30 June 2021
This report maps the current state of labour migration and the key characteristics of migrant workers in the world today.