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International Labour Organization

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International Labour Organization

@ilo

We are the ILO, the UN agency for the world of work. Advancing social justice, promoting decent work, since 1919. Follow our Director-General @GilbertFHoungbo

Geneva, Switzerland

Joined August 2011

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International Labour Organization
@ilo
Jun 12
Historic moment at the International Labour Conference. ILO Member States have adopted a new Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy. The first international labour standard for a rapidly evolving area of the world of work. #ILC2026
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15 years ago, ILO Convention No. 189 recognized domestic work as real work. Yet millions of domestic workers still lack labour rights, social protection and decent conditions. Learn more: ow.ly/P44x50Zc90m #RatifyC189
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United Nations Geneva
@UNGeneva
Jun 29
More than 6️⃣0️⃣% of all working children are in the agricultural sector (crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries or aquaculture). We must protect children's rights and end child labour worldwide 🌎. #EndChildLabour
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AI is changing the world of work. But how can we make sure it works for everyone? At the #AIforGood Global Summit in Geneva, the @ilo will bring a clear message: artificial intelligence must support #DecentWork and contribute to better working conditions for all.
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Gilbert F. Houngbo
@GilbertFHoungbo
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We need to ensure that migrant workers have access to decent work and that enterprises can find the skills they need. It's not just a matter of fairness. Skills recognition, fair recruitment, social protection and rights at work are key for resilient & productive labour markets.
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International Labour Organization
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As care needs grow, one question gets harder to ignore: why are care skills still so often under-recognized, undervalued and poorly paid? ILO report explains: ow.ly/cLK250YUslY
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International Labour Organization
@ilo
Jun 30
At #PeacebuildingWeek, the @‌ilo highlighted decent work and social justice as cornerstones of lasting peace. A high-level panel on the Joint Statement on Jobs and Peace explored how rights, social protection, inclusion and social dialogue help build lasting peace.
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International Labour Organization
@ilo
Jun 30
Take a journey into the future of work! Hear @ilo experts and real stories from workplaces you may never have seen—about how rapid changes in jobs and technology are affecting all of us, and what comes next. 🎧 Tune in today: voices.ilo.org/podcast
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UN Youth Office
@UNYouthAffairs
Jun 29
Skills shape futures 🛠️ Join us and @ilo, @UNESCO, @Portugal_UN and @SLUNNewYork on 15 July for #WorldYouthSkillsDay 📍 New York + online (UN Web TV) 🎯 Skills, jobs and youth leadership Register to attend in-person: tinyurl.com/3jwyscjv #YouthLead
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United Nations Geneva
@UNGeneva
Jun 30
.@ilo adopted the first international labour standard dedicated to the platform economy. Explore what the Convention No. 193 does, who it covers and what it means for workers, platforms & governments➡️ buff.ly/cYtysW1 #DecentWork
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International Labour Organization
@ilo
Jun 30
More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks. These work-related psychosocial risks are mainly associated with cardiovascular diseases & mental disorders, including suicide. Read more: ow.ly/sGSP50YLvMB
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International Labour Organization
@ilo
Jun 29
Social protection is key to social justice. Yet 3.8 billion people remain entirely unprotected. The @ilo works with countries to build universal social protection systems that help protect people from poverty and vulnerability. #SocialJustice
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International Labour Organization
@ilo
Jun 29
At the heart of the ILO’s work is tripartism: Governments, employers & workers working together to advance #SocialJustice. 🗝️🗝️🗝️
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