International Labour Organization Press Releases

Social justice and equality will be at the heart of my mandate, says new ILO Director-General

Transcript of the interview Question: Why did you want to become Director-General of the ILO? Gilbert F. Houngbo: I guess you just need to look at my own background and experience, then you would not be surprised. To put it very briefly, while I grew up in …

ILO hands over OSH digital learning tools and risk assessment service for a more resilient OSH culture in Indonesia

The ILO together with its social partners showcases milestones and achievements in strengthening the occupational safety and health (OSH) management system in the country through various tools, platforms and programmes.

ILO's financial education training brings sustainability for refugee and host led businesses in Kenya

The LWF, has incorporated Financial Education within all their livelihood support interventions in Kakuma, Kenya and so far has trained 180 people from refugee and host communities using ILO's financial education module. Fida appreciates the …

WHO and ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work

New global WHO guidelines on mental health at work are reinforced by practical strategies outlined in a joint WHO/ILO policy brief.

World Maritime Day: Updated standards improve maritime workers' protection

World Maritime Day Millions of people depend directly on the sea for their livelihoods and hundreds of millions more rely on them for food. Safeguarding the rights and conditions of seafarers has been part of the ILO’s work for more than 100 years. In June …

Building a culture of resilience on safety and health to over 1,500 workplaces and 22,000 workers in Indonesia

The ILO, Ministry of Manpower and Government of Japan join forces to restore conditions of employment and business affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through resilient occupational safety and health (OSH) management system.

US Pro Golfer Lizette Salas calls for gender pay equality

Date issued: 16 September 2022 | Tags: equal pay, equal rights, gender equality, gender, COVID-19 Regions and countries covered: Global

One in every 150 people are trapped in modern slavery

Almost 50 million people were living in modern slavery in 2021, either forced to work against their will or in a marriage that they were forced into, according to Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, a new report from the International Labour Organization ( …

Exposure to ionizing occupational radiation affects over 24 million workers globally

Over 500 experts from all over the world are to exchange information and experiences on strengthening the protection of workers from radiation.

ILO’s Vision Zero Fund and Nike launch initiative to reduce injuries and deaths from road accidents among garment and footwear ...

Garment workers riding a "romork" to work in Cambodia © Chhor Sokunthea / World Bank GENEVA (ILO News) - A new initiative to cut deaths and injuries among garment and footwear workers has been launched by the International Labour Organization’s ( …

ILO in action: People helping people

ILO home About the ILO Multimedia Videos ILO in action: People helping people ... World Humanitarian Day World Humanitarian Day was created to shine a light on those who work in all parts of the world – including remote and dangerous areas – to deliver …

Stronger workplace safety targeted in key Bangladesh industrial sectors

Safety culture to be boosted in ten key industries, building on success of similar efforts in garment sector.

Two years on from the Beirut blast, how ILO helped create jobs and a safer city

After the explosion that devastated parts of the Lebanese capital Beirut on August 4th 2020, the International Labour Organization mobilized its Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme to clear the rubble, and in the process created decent jobs and …

NERVO call for a world free from child labour and trafficking

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons To coincide with World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and their last performance at Tomorrowland festival for 2022, superstar DJ duo NERVO raise their voices for action on child vulnerability, labour and …

COVID-19 risk assessment service for business sustainability in the hospitality industry

The COVID-19 risk assessment provided for free by the ILO’s Enhancing COVID-19 Prevention at and through Workplaces helps strengthening the occupational safety and health (OSH) management system in Indonesia’s hospitality industry.

ILO and Indonesian TV Journalist Association Launch Occupational Safety and Health Guidebook

ILO together with the Indonesian Television Journalists Association (IJTI) held a book launching event titled “OSH Guidebook for TV Journalists and Workers” in Jakarta (5/7). The book is part of the effort to the implementation of ILO’s fundamental pillars …

Bangladesh labour inspectorate takes over factory safety records

ILO adopts new guidelines on biological hazards in the world of work

Groundbreaking new guidelines on handling biological hazards in the workplace have been agreed by experts meeting in Geneva.

App helps protect outdoor workers from dangers of the sun

© Crozet/ILO GENEVA (ILO News) – Outdoor workers, who are at increased risk of skin cancer and eye damage because of their exposure to the sun, will be able to measure levels of harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels at their location using a new mobile …

Trade union confederations contribute to the achievement of HIV/AIDS global target in Indonesia

The ILO conducted a seminar to showcase contributions given by trade unions confederations through their programme activities aimed to prevent HIV at the workplace and to promote a non-discriminatory policy in various industrial sectors.