International Labour Organization

Education opens doors, yet 1 in 5 young people are not in employment, education or training. Explore the latest evidence and what it means for youth prospects in Employment and Social Trends 2026 ➡️ ilo.org/est2026

Dignity, security, respect—every worker deserves them. No exceptions. The ILO works for #DecentWork because human rights should not be compromised.

Champa is a Myanmar domestic worker in Thailand 🇹🇭 She began her journey with little awareness of her rights and went on to lead Thailand’s network of migrant domestic workers. Her story: ow.ly/EhPT50Yyt0I

Close to 90% of global trade moves by sea. 🚢 Seafarers make it possible. 👨‍✈️ 👩‍✈️ The Maritime Labour Convention sets minimum standards to protect them, from wages and safety to dignity. ⚓ #DecentWork at sea matters.

At the heart of the ILO’s work is tripartism: Governments, employers & workers working together to advance #SocialJustice. 🗝️🗝️🗝️

A job is more than a pay cheque. For Miguel Benítez, a 19-year-old with autism in the Dominican Republic, being hired at a restaurant meant confidence, belonging & a new outlook on what is possible. 👉 ow.ly/uKWK50YhZ1X #ThisIsSocialJustice

Modern slavery still exists in every region of the world. In 2021, an estimated 50 million people were living in modern slavery, including 27.6 million in forced labour. We must strengthen action to end exploitation and ensure dignity and #DecentWork for all. #RememberSlavery

📍 Since 1995: ✅ Child labour decreased ✅ Extreme poverty fell ✅ Education & health improved worldwide ⚠️ Yet, millions are still excluded from opportunity and dignity at work. 📖 The ILO's report on the state of #SocialJustice explains: ow.ly/Zs6050XI2X1

Hafeeza Mai once had no room to dream. Today, she helps women cotton workers stand together, defend their rights and keep their children in school. Her voice carries far beyond one field. Read her story: ow.ly/kSLx50YuLxo

The @ILO Governing Body meets amidst conflict & uncertainty. We must ensure we can continue to deliver on our mandate.   While the future of work will be shaped by forces we do not fully control. Whether that future is fair, stable, & humane will depend on the choices we make.

🔺 Care work makes all other #work possible 🟡 Yet it's unpaid, undervalued & invisible in #GDP 📢 Recognize it. Reduce it. Redistribute it. Because it's investing in the infrastructure of daily life❗ ⚠️ Care is work we can't neglect. Period. ➡️ ilo.org/globalcare/ @ilo

Social security and health are fundamental human rights. Yet even where laws guarantee equal access to healthcare, labour market inequalities mean women don’t benefit equally in practice. 📖 A new ILO brief explains: ow.ly/zxRZ50Yo1Vn

🗨️ "I was rescued from child labour and given a chance to go to school.” In 2001, support reached Jestoni’s community—changing his path. Now he helps others build skills for a better future and #DecentWork. #ThisIsSocialJustice #EndChildLabour

Social justice is the foundation of peaceful societies that are equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and resilient. 🖱️Explore the ILO Hub for #SocialJustice for insights, resources and examples of action to advance fairness and dignity in the world of work: ow.ly/yvHq50XTmRx

The future of work must be sustainable and inclusive. ✅ Invest in skills and sustainable enterprises. #JustTransition

Over 100 million people have benefited from improved social protection coverage through @ilo's support. Behind these numbers are real lives changed, people better able to retire with dignity, access healthcare & support their families in times of crisis. ow.ly/wWbc50Yws5B

Water for equality means OPPORTUNITY — to learn, work, and lead. When women have access to safe water, equality flows. What does water for equality mean to you? #WorldWaterDay worldwaterday.org

Equality and non-discrimination at work are universal human rights. Tackling racial discrimination in the world of work is essential to #SocialJustice. #ZeroDiscrimination

Fishing is one of the world’s most hazardous jobs. Fishers deserve safety, medical care, fair conditions and social protection. Ratifying @ilo Convention C188 is a concrete step towards decent work in fishing. #RatifyC188

Happiness at work isn’t just a feeling, it’s the little moments that make the day better. From that perfect cup of coffee, to a shared laugh with colleagues - these are the things that brighten our workdays. What’s your favorite happiness moment at work? #DayOfHappiness