International Labour Organization

Today is the International Day of Happiness! 😊 What do you love most about your job? Share in the comments! ✍️ #HappinessDay

😊 What makes a job a good job? Sure, fair pay matters. But so do things like feeling valued, having a purpose, and enjoying your work. Happiness at work isn’t a luxury—it’s a key part of #DecentWork. 👉 That’s why measuring it matters: ow.ly/AO5a50Vp2jm #HappinessDay

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

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

The world adopted the #GlobalGoals in 2015 with an ambitious promise: by 2030, no one would be left behind. On several fronts, progress has been slow, uneven, or has stalled altogether. 🔎 With less than 5 years remaining, here is what the numbers say: ow.ly/FlsG50Ywfsz

No one should live in fear of violence and harassment when at the office. ILO Convention 190 calls on governments together with employers, workers and their organizations to make your workplace a safe place. #RatifyC190

#DecentWork is more than just a job—it's about respect, fairness, and empowerment. Let's create workplaces that prioritize workers' rights, equal opportunities, and inclusive growth. 🤝Together, we can build a future with #SocialJustice for all.

🗞️ New from @ilo: the first global Guidelines on labour rights for professional athletes have been adopted, with measures to strengthen rights at work and address violence and harassment in professional sport. 🏃‍♀️⛹🏿‍♂️ ow.ly/uHvT50YvJsr #DecentWork

At least 16.6 M people were employed in #renewableenergy sector in 2024, proving that the #energytransition continues to generate socioeconomic benefits worldwide. But for the 1st time, the jobs growth was modest. What's affecting it? Read @IRENA-@ilo report to find out: irena.org/Publications/2…

🌲🪵 Forestry is one of the world’s most hazardous sectors. To mark the #ForestDay, a new Code of Practice highlights the importance of prevention, safety and healthier workplaces across the sector. 👉 ow.ly/72Z450YvFSj

🎙️Extending social security to women and girls is essential for rights, equality & empowerment across the life course. Listen to the new #ISSAPodcast with @ShahraRazavi, Director at @ilo, joined by Anne Kokeri & Shea McClanahan from @ISSACOMM. 🎧 bit.ly/472DyyF

The @ilo welcomes the support of President @LulaOficial for the Red Card to Child Labour campaign. ✋🟥Have you raised the red card yet? Learn how to take part here: ow.ly/Yk5G50YviWb #EndChildLabour

Highly appreciated dialogue with Prime Minister of Korea, Kim Min-seok. I thanked the Govt. of Korea for ongoing cooperation and support for @ILO. I welcomed Korea's initiative on AI and we also focused on how to harness the potential of #AI so it benefits all in world of work.

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

Every worker deserves dignity, equality, fair wages and safe conditions. Workers' rights are non-negotiable and crucial for building better societies. For more than 100 years, @ilo has championed social justice & #DecentWork for all. buff.ly/wW6Oi5X #WorldSocialWorkDay

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

🤝 When women workers organize, change happens. In Mbao, Senegal 🇸🇳, fish processor Yaye Coumba Seck and her cooperative are gaining recognition, building confidence, and speaking out for equal pay and workplaces free from violence and harassment. ✊ #ThisIsSocialJustice #Africa #DecentWork

Fishers help feed the world, yet many still work in dangerous conditions. Join us tomorrow to launch the Partnership for #DecentWork in Fisheries. #RatifyC188 📺 ow.ly/UJNM50YuEwB

Accelerating progress towards universal #SocialProtection is urgent and indispensable. On 19 March, join the @ilo, @EU_Partnerships, Angola, France, Kenya, Lao PDR & Uzbekistan at the Development Partners Meeting to find out how we're moving the needle. bit.ly/4aRje5G

Promoting #SocialJustice through #DecentWork for all. That’s the @ilo mission.