International Labour Organization

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

Learn more about Jestoni’s story here: ilo.org/resource/artic…

From child labourer to skills trainer in the Philippines 🇵🇭, Jestoni Go Padua’s story shows how skills can change a life. Let’s invest in youth skills that open the door to decent work, dignity, and opportunity. #YouthSkillsDay

Investing in youth #skills drives growth, innovation, & economic resilience. As #AI and other tech transform labour markets, we must equip young people with the skills needed for work & life. This means the skills employers need and the ability to navigate uncertainty & change.

The world of work is changing rapidly. Join the conversation on "Skills for a Shared Future" this #YouthSkillsDay and explore how skills development can help young people thrive in a changing world. 🔗 ow.ly/xcrZ50ZnkCq

We all have the right to a safe, healthy and decent job. We're here to drive a human-centred future of work through employment creation, social dialogue, rights at work and social protection to improve the life of all workers around the world. #DecentWork

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👉 ow.ly/cj1a50YrSz9

It’s 2026 and women earn about 20% less than men on average. Unacceptable. Gaps persist in employment, earnings and leadership roles. At today’s pace, equality in employment could take nearly two centuries. There is no #SocialJustice without gender equality.

The new @ilo Convention No. 193 on decent work in the platform economy is a landmark step. Adopted in June 2026, it helps ensure technological innovation and new business models go hand in hand with workers’ rights, fair competition and sustainable growth. #DecentWork

From its origins as a house of labour to its role today as the home of the WTO, the Centre William Rappard has brought people together for 100 years. On 1 July, the WTO and the @ilo marked the building’s centenary, celebrating its legacy of dialogue and multilateralism.

Burkina Faso is expanding social health protection. With @‌ilo support and government commitment, a 2024 decree extended health insurance coverage to over 360,000 more people, including informal workers & their families. 👉 bit.ly/4ubaUEu

The @ilo and the @EU_Commission set renewed strategic agenda for social justice, quality jobs and a human-centred future of work. Read more: ow.ly/6N1Q50ZlZFV #SocialJustice

What does social justice look like in practice? 📹These 10 stories offer 10 answers: ow.ly/M44W50Yz2it #ThisIsSocialJustice

By 2050, Europe & Central Asia will have ~10M fewer workers due to ageing, low fertility & fewer young entrants. Adapting means investing in care, lifelong learning & inclusive labour markets & retaining older workers longer. 🎧ow.ly/qSQh50X4Qtn #WorldPopulationDay

All the evidence on #DecentWork in supply chains in one hub. 🖥️ The Supply Chains Evidence Hub makes research more accessible and impactful, helping turn findings into evidence-based policy for fairer, more sustainable supply chains worldwide. 🖱️ supplychainshub.ilo.org

🗣️"The challenge with #AI is no longer whether we should govern the technology, but how to do so in ways that are coherent, practical and inclusive. " @BeateAndrees speaks from #AIforGood Global Summit.

How do we create jobs for the next generation? We asked Sangheon Lee, Chief Economist at the @ilo, and @IndermitGill, Chief Economist of the @WorldBankGroup, to share their perspectives. 🎥 Watch the full event: ow.ly/r5zz50ZmmBy

The progress made through the Sustainable Development Goals proves that purposeful global action can transform lives. See what has been achieved, and the challenges that lie ahead for the #GlobalGoals: unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/20…

Inspiring discussion with EC Director General @ViolaRoberto and World Bank VP for Digital on AI and #FutureOfWork @AIforGood

AI brings safety, but also new challenges. Workers operating robots or working with digital tools must be protected from the new risks. We need balanced, proactive policies adapted to the new digital working environment. #AIforGood

Fruitful meeting with the @EU_Commission, reaffirming our strategic partnership. Together, we’re advancing rights at work, sustainable enterprises, and inclusive growth, promoting social dialogue, and shaping trade and investment to create decent jobs and lasting social justice.