International Labour Organization

“I didn’t have a life, but now I feel strong”

Our impact, their stories

AN ILO-US-funded project brings financial independence to Egyptian women who used to stay at home and were dependent on their families.
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ILO chief: Decent work key to reducing poverty, inequality and breaking out of the slow growth trap

In statements to the International Monetary and Financial Committee and the World Bank Development Committee in Washington, the head of the ILO noted that against the backdrop of slowing growth, the outlook for labour markets remains troubled and likely to worsen.
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What stands between youth and decent jobs?

InfoStories

More youth seem to prefer staying in school to getting a job early in life. Despite these positive signals, more than 200 million young people are either unemployed or have a job but live in poverty. Explore this InfoStory to learn more about regional and global employment trends for young people and the challenges they face to find a decent job.
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Back to school: Remedial classes for working children begin in Kyrgyzstan

Three formal remedial classes for children with breaks in their education, school drop-outs and child labourers have started at the secondary school No. 94 in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek.
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ILO's five flagship programmes

The ILO has integrated many of its existing technical projects into five flagship programmes, designed to enhance the efficency and impact of its development cooperation with constituents on a global scale.

Artists engagement programme

Artworks brings together artists to raise awareness, promote fundamental rights and advocate for social change on world of work issues.