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International Labour Organization

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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

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At the International Labour Conference, governments, employers & workers shape the future of work together. 🕒 The 40-hour work week? Agreed at an ILC. 📅 #ILC2025: 2–13 June 🌐 More info: ow.ly/S4O850VYMjV

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Congratulations to Wagner Moura, Brazil’s first Best Actor winner at #Cannes2025! 🏆 We at International Labour Organization recognize his powerful voice in the fight against #ForcedLabour. A true advocate, respected on and off the screen.

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Everyone has the right to a safe and healthy working environment. At #ILC2025, the crucial issue of protection against biological hazards in the workplace will be discussed. Stay tuned.

Everyone has the right to a safe and healthy working environment.

At #ILC2025, the crucial issue of protection against biological hazards in the workplace will be discussed. Stay tuned.
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The largest international conference on work is approaching! Join us at the #ILC2025 from June 2–13. We'll discuss: 🦠 Protection against biological hazards 📱 Decent work in the platform economy 📈 Promoting transitions towards formality More info: ilo.org/international-…

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🚨📉 Global employment forecast downgraded. The International Labour Organization now expects 7 million fewer jobs in 2025 than previously projected, as labour market inequalities widen. Read more: ow.ly/1FA550VZUqq

🚨📉 Global employment forecast downgraded.

The <a href="/ilo/">International Labour Organization</a> now expects 7 million fewer jobs in 2025 than previously projected, as labour market inequalities widen.

Read more: ow.ly/1FA550VZUqq
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Waste pickers collect 60% of the world’s plastic waste—yet many lack rights, health insurance, or safe working conditions. The world must ensure a #JustTransition that values their role to #BeatPlasticPollution: unep.org/news-and-stori… International Labour Organization

Waste pickers collect 60% of the world’s plastic waste—yet many lack rights, health insurance, or safe working conditions.

The world must ensure a #JustTransition that values their role to #BeatPlasticPollution: unep.org/news-and-stori… <a href="/ilo/">International Labour Organization</a>
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Biological hazards like viruses and bacteria pose serious risks in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and waste management. This is a key topic ILC delegates will be discussing at the #ILC2025.

Biological hazards like viruses and bacteria pose serious risks in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and waste management.

This is a key topic ILC delegates will be discussing at the #ILC2025.
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Our WESO Update shows 7M fewer jobs than expected will be created in 2025, due to a weakened global economic outlook. At the same time technological change is reshaping world of work. Action to promote decent job creation, skills training, social protection and dialogue is key.

Our WESO Update shows 7M fewer jobs than expected will be created in 2025, due to a weakened global economic outlook.

At the same time technological change is reshaping world of work.

Action to promote decent job creation, skills training, social protection and dialogue is key.
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📈 Women are driving the shift to skilled work. From 2013–2023, their share in high-skill jobs rose from 21.2% to 23.2%, outpacing men. Progress, yes — but more is needed to close the gap. 🗞️Read more: ow.ly/ufzb50VZUVB

📈 Women are driving the shift to skilled work.

From 2013–2023, their share in high-skill jobs rose from 21.2% to 23.2%, outpacing men.
Progress, yes — but more is needed to close the gap.

🗞️Read more: ow.ly/ufzb50VZUVB
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Work must work for everyone, everywhere. By setting global labour standards, the ILO promotes fairness for workers and enterprises everywhere. #ILC2025

Work must work for everyone, everywhere.

By setting global labour standards, the ILO promotes fairness for workers and enterprises everywhere.

#ILC2025
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📢 ILO data on labour and the world of work is now part of a new global platform that is accessible to the United Nations and the world at large. Have a look: ow.ly/qaXR50W0BsA

📢 ILO data on labour and the world of work is now part of a new global platform that is accessible to the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> and the world at large.

Have a look: ow.ly/qaXR50W0BsA
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🤔 The biggest event in the world of work? ✅ The ILC — where international labour standards are made! Stay tuned for the 113th session of the ILC, taking place from 2 to 13 June! #ILC2025

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Formalization isn’t just a policy goal — it’s a pathway to dignity, equality, and sustainable development. This year, at the #ILC2025 we will explore innovative approaches to accelerate the transition to formality.

Formalization isn’t just a policy goal — it’s a pathway to dignity, equality, and sustainable development.

This year, at the #ILC2025 we will explore innovative approaches to accelerate the transition to formality.
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🙋‍♀️ A conference is a place to debate 🙋‍♂️ Starting next week, join government, employers and workers representatives through our live broadcasts of the 113th Session of the #ILC2025 and find out how they work to create a world with more #SocialJustice. 📺live.ilo.org/group/113th-in…

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Save the date for these important dates of #ILC2025: 🔹2 Jun: ILC Opening Session 🔹11 Jun: World Day Against Child Labour 🔹12 Jun: Annual Forum of Global Coalition for Social Justice And much more! Find the agenda here: ilo.org/resource/confe…

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I look forward to welcoming government, employer and worker delegates to #ILC2025 on Monday 2 June. Our unique tripartite structure, grounded in social dialogue, is vital to find durable solutions to world of work challenges and to help advance #SocialJustice for all.

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This June 16th we are asking who cares for domestic workers in times of crisis? The ILO Domestic Workers Convention helps protect those who care for us. Join the ILO to show how we care fully for domestic workers!

This June 16th we are asking who cares for domestic workers in times of crisis?

The ILO Domestic Workers Convention helps protect those who care for us.

Join the ILO to show how we care fully for domestic workers!
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🎤 Meet your #ILC2025 roving reporters! From 2–13 June, they’ll be on the ground bringing you stories as the world of work evolves. 👋 Spot them at the Palais? Say hi! 💬 Got questions for delegates? Reply here—they’ll ask for you!

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📢 The biggest international conference on the world of work is coming! ILO Director-General @‌GilbertFHoungbo shares what to expect at #ILC2025 — and why it matters. 🗓️ 2–13 June 📍 Geneva & online 🎥 Watch and get ready 👇