Countries that are already experiencing fragility, conflict, climate change and forced displacement will continue to face multiple burdens as results of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ILO calls for more peaceful and resilient societies through the promotion of employment and decent (...)
On 23 September 2020, Malaysia notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 13 September 2020 a safeguard investigation on ceramic floor and wall tiles.
Multilateral cooperation is a global insurance system. It needs continuous engagement by everyone to improve the position of the weak and disadvantaged. Learn how the ILO and United Nations have worked together for 75 years to uphold our common (...)
As the international community comes together at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the ILO will be front and centre bringing our expertise on the world of work to tackle the global challenges before us. Here are a few of the events we will be taking part (...)
Millions of health workers risk their own health doing their daily work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their safety affects the safety of the patients in their care. Respect for labour rights and decent conditions of work are crucial to give these frontline workers the protection they need to (...)
Ahead of the first ever International Equal Pay Day on 18 September, World Cup-winning footballer Megan Rapinoe says that diversity, inclusion and pay equity are the keys to building a better world of work.
The ILO has devised a checklist so that Small and Medium Enterprises can assess their COVID-19 risks and put in place measures to protect the safety and health of their workers.
Many countries are now entering a new phase in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, while at the same time managing the reopening of the accommodation and food services industries. The ILO has therefore released a practical and participatory checklist to help companies, workers and customers stay (...)