Events

Launch of the Training Manual for workers’ organizations on Dealing with crisis arising from conflicts and disasters

6 April 2022

This panel discussion will provide an opportunity to highlight the importance of social dialogue in matters related to conflicts and disasters by insisting on the role of the ILO, its social partners, and International Labour Standards in crisis situations. It will focus on the key role that workers’ organizations have in this important field.

Zero tolerance for child labour, forced labour and human trafficking

2 - 3 March 2022

A meeting organized by Alliance 8.7's pathfinder countries to demonstrate that "zero tolerance" of the worst forms of human exploitation is a shared responsibility.

Symposium on Trade Unions in Times of COVID-19

17 - 19 November 2021

This international symposium aims to provide an opportunity for trade union leaders, experts, academics and ILO officials to exchange on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of work. Participants will discuss about strategies on how can trade unions shape the policy responses to the COVID-19 and contribute to the implementation of the ILO Global Call to Action for a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 crisis that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient.
Social protection: Africa's hope for achieving the sustainable development goals

16 - 17 November 2021

Launch of the regional strategy for accelerating social protection coverage in Africa

Powerful alliances building a better future for women across the world

14 October 2021

An interactive discussion on how UN Women, ILO and the European Union have advanced gender equality and empowered women in Asia, Europe, G7 and Latin America.
How to ensure labour rights of undocumented migrant workers in a changing economy

6 - 27 October 2021

PICUM, ETUC and the ILO Office for the European Union and the Benelux countries are organising a series of legal seminars on the Labour rights of undocumented migrant workers in a changing economy. This series aims to equip practitioners and advocates with the tools to strengthen their defence of the rights of undocumented workers.
This seminar series will take place on 6,13, 20 and 27 October 2021.

Towards a sustainable and resilient natural stone industry in Rajasthan

29 September 2021

The ILO is jointly organizing with the Government of Rajasthan, India, the virtual meeting “Promoting a sustainable and resilient natural stone industry in Rajasthan: Unveiling the Rajasthan Natural Stone Strategy 2021-2025”.
Skills Anticipation and Matching in Africa: Raising awareness about the importance of anticipating labour market skills needs

15 - 17 September 2021

Under the auspices of the Skills Initiative for Africa, (SIFA) the Africa Union Commission, and African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), with the technical support of the International Labour Organization will be holding an Africa wide conference on Skills Anticipation.

Europe and Central Asia: Regional launch event of the International Journal of Labour Research

12 July 2021

The ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) organized a high-level regional launch of the International Journal of Labour Research on 12th July 2021. “COVID-19 and Recovery: The Role of Trade Unions in Building Forward Better” and associated materials is launched during a panel discussions which bring together authors, researchers , academics, ILO representatives and leaders from trade union s in Europe and Central Asia.

European event to mark 10th anniversary of the ILO Domestic Workers Convention

28 - 29 June 2021

Registrations are now open for an online European event which will celebrate ILO Convention 189, which was adopted ten years ago.

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