The ILO Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) will host its 10th annual conference on “Disability in sustainability efforts: Businesses leading the way” on 14th and 15th November 2023 at the ILO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

The conference will provide an opportunity to welcome new ILO GBDN members, facilitate the exchange of best corporate practices in disability inclusion, showcase the latest global and local business initiatives related to disability, and encourage informal networking among conference attendees. The conference will cover topics such as disability inclusion in companies' environmental, social, and governance efforts, addressing the intersectional needs of individuals with disabilities, self-identification and career advancement of employees with disabilities, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence on disability inclusion in the workplace.&nbsp;

Geneva

Disability in sustainability efforts: Businesses leading the way

The ILO and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) have collaborated to produce a new report on Eye Health and the World of Work, drawing attention to healthy vision as being integral to safety and productivity at work.

Work-related visual impairments affect around 13 million workers globally. Visual impairments can lead to decreased access to decent work, hinder inclusion and pose a threat to workers' long-term health and well-being. People with visual impairments experience a 30% decrease in employment. Poor eye health has a negative impact not only on those directly affected but also on the global economy, costing $411 billion annually in lost productivity, according to The Lancet Global Health Commission.

Eye Health and the World of Work

The 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians &nbsp;(ICLS) held at ILO headquarters in Geneva from 11-20 October 2023 will celebrate the centenary of the Conference, that was first held in October 1923.

Worker, employer and government delegates from the ILO’s Member States will tackle a wide range of issues that have a long-term impact on the world of work, including concepts, statistical definitions and methods for measuring key indicators for the advancement of social justice.

21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians

As 500 statisticians from around the world attend the <a href="https://live.ilo.org/events/21st-international-conference-labour-statisticians-2023-10">21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians</a> at the ILO in Geneva,&nbsp;this World of Work Show will explore the crucial role played by labour market data in creating better economies and better lives. What exactly do these&nbsp;statisticians do and how do their insights&nbsp;shape business strategies and government policies.&nbsp;The Show will also take you behind the scenes of the&nbsp;<a href="https://coffeepeople.vzf.ilo.org/">#CoffeePeople campaign</a>, which aims to promote and maintain safe and healthy working conditions within the global coffee supply chain.

How better data leads to better working lives

World of Work Show

During the World of Work Summit, ILO live interviewed attending labour ministers and heads of international organizations to find out what they feel needs to be done to achieve social justice for all.&nbsp;

Voices from the World of Work Summit on social justice for all 

This online event will disseminate the conclusions of analytical briefs on Rwanda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda and a cross-country review on youth employment, school-to-work transition and the impact of COVID-19 on youth labour market outcomes in the African region. It will also underpin the ongoing engagements on promoting decent work for youth in the African region, and explore possibilities for shaping follow up actions in line with the ILO’s Youth Employment Action Plan (YEAP) 2020-30.&nbsp;

Youth employment and school-to-work transitions in Africa

The International Labour Organization will hold its 111th annual International Labour Conference in Geneva from 5–16 June 2023. Worker, employer and government delegates from the ILO's 187 Member States will tackle a wide range of issues, including: a just transition towards sustainable and inclusive economies, quality apprenticeships, and labour protection.

111th International Labour Conference

The ILO World of Work Show brings you a mix of live interviews and videos on the major challenges and opportunities facing the world of work.

The International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) and the Economic and Social Council of Greece (OKE) are jointly organizing a Conference on “The Role of Social Dialogue and its Institutions in Combating Inequalities in the World of Work”. The Conference is organized in the framework of a cooperation agreement between AICESIS and ILO.

Athens

The role of social dialogue and its institutions in combating inequalities in the world of work

In this episode of the World of Work Show, Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake discusses the Global Coalition for Social Justice, recently endorsed by the Governing Body of the ILO. With just days until the next UN Climate Summit, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, we look ahead to what is likely to be on the table in Dubai, the backdrop for the talks and what the ILO will be doing during the Conference. We also provide a sneak peek of what's in store at the forthcoming Congress on Safety and Health at Work, scheduled to take place in Sydney at the end of this month.

How will the Global Coalition address the challenges of the world of work?

The ILO World of Work Show brings you a mix of live interviews and videos on the major challenges and opportunities facing the world of work. This episode focuses on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which takes place on 28 April, and will discuss concrete steps that workers, employers, and governments can take to prevent occupational accidents and diseases. This episode launches ILO LIVE, our innovative online platform on the world of work.

How to build a positive safety and health culture

The ILO World of Work Show brings you a mix of live interviews and videos on the major challenges and opportunities facing the world of work. This episode focuses on the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, hosted by the Government of South Africa from 15 to 20 May. It comes at a critical time as 160 million children are still in child labour and the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to reverse years of progress. In this context, the conference represents an opportunity to assess progress made and identify the urgent measures needed to accelerate the elimination of child labour.



Raise your hand for kids

This episode of the ILO World of Work Show focuses on the start of the 110th International Labour Conference, bringing together over 4000 Governments’, Workers’ and Employers’ representatives from 187 ILO Member States. With the world of work reeling from the triple crisis of food, fuel, and finance, our guests will discuss what needs to be done to ensure a human-centred recovery that is inclusive, sustainable, and resilient. Send us your questions to our experts through Twitter, using #WorldofWorkShow.

How to tackle the triple crisis of food, fuel, and finance?

This episode focuses on the scourge of child labour and what more needs to be done to protect the 160 million children around the world who work, many in dangerous conditions.  Join us as we look back at the outcomes of the recent 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, and discuss the progress made and urgent measures needed to eliminate child labour.

Send us your questions to our experts through Twitter, using #WorldofWorkShow

How can child labour be eliminated?

This episode focuses on the social and solidarity economy – an ethical approach to economic development that prioritizes the welfare of people and planet over profits. We will explore its various elements and how it can contribute to decent work and sustainable development. Send us your questions to our experts through Twitter, using #WorldofWorkShow.

The social and solidarity economy explained

This episode focuses on the critical importance of safety and health at work, which has been underlined by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us live as we explore what more needs to be done to realize the right of all workers to be protected against sickness, disease and injury arising out of employment. Send us your questions to our experts through Twitter, using #WorldofWorkShow.

A safe and healthy world of work for everyone

This episode focuses on the outcomes of the 110th International Labour Conference and will discuss what has been achieved and what more needs to be done. At a time when international cooperation is becoming increasingly difficult, it is all the more important that governments, workers and employers come together to ensure a human-centred recovery that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient. Send us your questions to our experts through Twitter, using #WorldofWorkShow.

A look back at the 110th International Labour Conference

New season of the World of Work Show starts today at 16:00 CEST. This episode of the ILO's monthly live show will discuss latest estimates on modern slavery, the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions, to be presented at the UN General Assembly and the implications of the climate emergency for the world of work.

How to fight the rise of modern slavery

This episode of the ILO World of Work show will focus how to put social justice at the centre of global economic and development policies. The new ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, has prioritized social justice in his mandate as a tool to rebuild the social and economic fabric which has been frayed by rising inequality, conflicts, and a lack of trust in the international system. Join our guests who will discuss how to increase social justice in practice, including through universal social protection, social dialogue and collective bargaining.

How to achieve social justice in the world of work

This episode of the ILO World of Work show will focus on the social dimension of climate change and how the ILO is keeping it at the forefront of discussions at the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference. Join our guests who will discuss how to achieve a just transition towards a greener economy that works for all women and men around the world.

The social dimension of climate change

This episode of the ILO World of Work show will focus on the role that social protection can take in supporting fundamental human rights. A role made all the more critical as the world of work enters a period of multiple and interconnected crises. In addition, we will take viewers to the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting, currently taking place in Singapore, and explore the findings of the first ever global survey on experiences of violence and harassment at work.

The right to social protection

This episode of the ILO World of Work show looks at the new World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2023 Report. From employment growth to job quality, what can we expect from the year ahead? We will also explore the latest trends in working time around the world, including the effects on productivity, mental and physical health, and work-life balance.

Working Life, Working Time and the Work-Life Balance

This episode of the ILO World of Work show is focused on the World Day of Social Justice and explores the various ways in which the ILO is striving to ensure global momentum for a new social contract, one that puts people at the centre of national and global policymaking. This show highlights some of the pressing global challenges we face and how a Global Coalition for Social Justice could help address the issues that are leaving too many behind.

A Future with Social Justice

As the historic UN Water Conference opens in New York, we find out why poor water and sanitation is holding back economies and societies. And, as it's now been three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ILO World of Work Show explores why women were and continue to be disproportionately affected by the crisis.

The high stakes of water and work

10 years ago this month, over 1130 Bangladeshi workers died and thousands more were injured when the Rana Plaza building collapsed. To this day, it remains one of the most brutal lessons about the importance of occupational safety and health. A decade on, what has been changed in the Bangladesh garment industry and the four million workers who depend on it? And has it affected global supply chains and the clothes we buy? 
 
We all have a right to go to work and come home alive, uninjured, and healthy. As we mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we explore the designation of "a safe and healthy working environment" as a fundamental principle and right at work. Watch the ILO World of Work Show to find out what this means for workers around the world.

The Rana Plaza collapse: Ten years on

Many regions of the world are already breaking record temperatures. What is the impact of this heat on workers and economies, and what can we do to keep people safe and companies productive? The ILO World of Work Show will also mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia by exploring the current state of discrimination against LGBTIQ+ workers worldwide and what can be done to better include them in the world of work.

When is it too hot to work?

Every year, representatives from Governments, Workers' and Employer's Organizations of the ILO Member States come together at the International Labour Conference. Often called the international parliament of labour, they discuss the latest challenges facing the world of work and propose solutions to overcome them. This episode of the ILO World of Work Show will focus on the conference, its aims and the issues on the agenda.&nbsp;

What’s at stake at the International Labour Conference? 

An essential part of the ILO’s supervisory system is the Committee on the Application of Standards. It provides the opportunity for representatives of governments, employers and workers to examine how ILO Member States uphold the International Labour Standards that they have ratified. As the ILC discusses the creation of a new international standard on apprenticeships, the World of Work Show will look at how labour standards are created, implemented, and their effect on working lives.&nbsp;

Labour standards, what are they and why do they matter?

Labour protection is at the core of social justice and decent work. But what does that mean exactly and are labour protection systems fit for purpose in a rapidly changing world of work? To explore this, the ILO World of Work Show will explore the role of labour protection at a time of multiple crises. Join us as well to look back at the first week of the 111th International Labour Conference.&nbsp;

Inclusive Labour Protection for All 

To mark World Day Against Child Labour, held every June 12, the ILO&nbsp;World of Work Show&nbsp;looks at what else needs to be done to protect the 160 million children worldwide who are in child labour – many in dangerous conditions. We will also explore the critical role of social protection in protecting workers and their families.&nbsp;

What’s the key to ending Child Labour?

2023 is the 25th anniversary of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, a historic commitment by governments, employers' and workers' organizations to uphold basic human values in our social and economic lives. At last year’s ILC the right to a safe and healthy working environment was declared as the fifth fundamental principle and right at work. So, the&nbsp;World of Work Show&nbsp;will explore what difference the Declaration has made to the working lives of women and men around the world and what more still needs to be done. The show will also wrap up the 111th International Labour Conference and discuss its achievements.&nbsp;

Labour Rights are Human Rights

The World of Work Summit will take place on June 14-15 around the central theme of “Social Justice for All”. Ahead of this high level forum, the ILO&nbsp;World of Work Show&nbsp;will offer a sneak peak of what is expected over the two days and will introduce some of the global figures who will attend. With domestic workers continuing to be one of the most overlooked categories of workers worldwide, we will also explore what more needs to be done to ensure they too have access to decent work and social justice.&nbsp;

How can we achieve Social Justice?

As Heads of State and Government gather at the UN General Assembly in New York to review the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the ILO World of Work Show will discuss where we stand on the 17 SDGs and what more needs to be done to achieve them. The show will also offer a sneak peek at the ILO’s soon to be launched campaign - “This Way to Social Justice - which aims to help combat inequalities for a greener, healthier and more sustainable future for all.

How tackling inequalities can help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the "Labour Overview" of the ILO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, this symposium will analyse the current context of the world of work in the region in the light of the advances and challenges that conditioned and/or favoured its performance in terms of employment generation, income opportunities and working conditions.

Santiago

Three decades of labour market performance analysis in Latin America and the Caribbean: Progress and prospects

This International Day of Care and Support seeks to foreground care and support as a cornerstone of sustainable development and accelerator for gender equality. It will allow all stakeholders to make, renew or enhance their commitment and take action to promote the rights of caregivers, care workers and those receiving care and support. Follow the event live from UN Headquarters in New York.

New York City

United Nations Observance of the International Day of Care and Support

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A just transition to a new, greener life

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A source of income amidst a crisis, a sense of ownership amongst a community

Education empowered me to fight for women’s rights in Kenya

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We can eliminate gender inequality in Asia's garment sector

How domestic workers got organized in Kuwait

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Green jobs and Decent work in Mongolia

We won’t need to beg for water anymore

Entrepreneur turns problems into profit

ILO set to implement emergency employment scheme in earthquake-damaged neighbourhoods in Aleppo (Syria)

An apprenticeship changed my life

Adoption of the Athens Declaration and Closing Session.

Presented by Mr Ioannis Paidas, President, Economic and Social Council (OKE), Greece.

Concluding remarks by:

. Mr Makis Voridis, Minister of State, Greece

. Mr Youcef Ghellab, Head, Social Dialogue and Tripartism Unit, ILO

. Mr John. H. Jacobs, President, AICESIS

Closing of the conference on the role of social dialogue institutions in combating inequalities

Panel discussion on how to strengthen the role of social dialogue and of the social partners in promoting equality in the world of work for an inclusive and sustainable growth.

Social dialogue for social justice: The way forward

07.30 - 08.20 (GMT) - Balancing Beams: Shaping a Fair and Sustainable Future for Construction Workers, Housing, and the Climate

The ILO at COP28

Dubai

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 1 (morning)

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) - Just transition and sustainable development: Connecting climate actions with macroeconomics&nbsp;

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 1 (afternoon)

Organized during the 14th annual meeting of the ILO Child Labour Platform, the conversation aims to foster understanding of the interlinkages between climate change and labour rights, particularly child labour, and to provide an overview of what the ILO is doing to address this challenge. Participants will be able to share knowledge and learn about good practices among existing due diligence initiatives on climate change and child labour in supply chains. The session also seeks to inspire collaborative action and provide participants with the opportunity to identify key partners and stakeholders such as trade unions, government officials, and local businesses and communities, with whom multinationals can collaborate.

The impact of climate change on child labour: challenges and opportunities for action

05.30 - 06.20 (GMT) -&nbsp;Corporate Action to Advance a Just Transition

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 2 (morning)

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) - Social economy: Putting people and the planet first

11.00 - 12.20 (GMT) -&nbsp;High-Level Panel: Putting the Just Transition into Practice by Integrating Trade Unions in the JETPs

12.30 - 13.20 (GMT) - Business responses to Global Stocktake: how employers can make COP28 a success

14.00 - 14.50 (GMT) - Article 6 Concessional Finance for a Just Energy Transition: An Intergenerational Dialogue 
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ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 2 (afternoon)

05.30 - 07.20 (GMT) - Just Transition in Action: The Role of Finance - Launch of &nbsp;the ILO and UNEP report on integrating just transition in banking and insurance activities&nbsp;

07.30 - 08.20 (GMT) - Ensuring access to essential services to all for a just transition

08.30 - 09.20 (GMT) - Equitable Workforce Transition in the Auto Industry: Perspectives from India and US

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 3 (morning)

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) -&nbsp;Driving company and sectoral just transition plans: insights from an EU perspective

11.00 - 11.50 (GMT) -&nbsp;Launch of “Decarbonization scenarios for the MENA region” report&nbsp;

12.30 - 13.20 (GMT)&nbsp; -&nbsp;The 2030 Vision for Youth Climate Finance and Innovation

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 3 (afternoon)

05.30 - 06.20 (GMT) - Climate change and child labour: understanding the impact of climate change, and of mitigation and adaptation policies on the incidence of child labour

06.30-07.20 (GMT) - High-Level Opening Just Transition Pavilion: Just transition pathways – this way to social justice

08.00 - 08.50 (GMT) -&nbsp;Trade unions demand a labour inclusive Just Transition Work Programme

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 4 (morning)

Ethiopia celebrates 100th Anniversary of ILO Membership with a National Labour Conference. The High-Level Opening Ceremony will involve the ILO Regional Director, Deputy Director-General, Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers, trade unions' leaders and employers' associations.

Ethiopia's 100th Anniversary of ILO membership

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) - The labour dimensions of climate change and human mobility in a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all&nbsp;

11.00 - 11.50 (GMT) - Climate resilient infrastructure an essential part of Just Transition&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

12.00 - 13.20 (GMT) - Uniting across Sectors to Catalyze a New Era of Global Climate Talent

13.30 - 14.20 (GMT) - Strengthening Energy Governance for a Just Energy Transition

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 4 (afternoon)

05.30 - 06.20 (GMT) - An Ocean-Energy Economy for Small Islands

07.15 - 07.55 (GMT) - Supporting just transition through responsible business conduct - regional perspectives

08.00 - 08.50 (GMT) - The role of finance and partnerships in making the energy transition work for people 
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ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 5 (morning)

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) -&nbsp;The Social Dimension of the Ecological Transition: Country experiences and Perspectives – West African Region&nbsp;

11.30 - 12.20 (GMT) - Navigating a Just Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean: Insights from Policy Design and Implementation

12.30 - 14.00 (GMT) - Just Transition in Practice – How to tackle multigenerational challenges within one decade to leave no person and place behind

14.10 - 15.00 (GMT) - Access to clean environment for all

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 5 (afternoon)

05.30 - 06.20 (GMT) - A just transition – with and for youth&nbsp;

06.30 - 07.20 (GMT) - Achieving a just transition to a circular economy

07.30 - 08.50 (GMT) - G7 Green jobs and skills: Increasing international cooperation and investment for just transitions 
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ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 6 (morning)

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) - Empowering the Green Workforce: Education and Skills for a Just Transition&nbsp;

11.00 - 11.50 (GMT) - Climate Change and Impact on OSH - the case of heat stress

12.30 - 13.20 (GMT) - Innovation in skills financing for a just transition

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 6 (afternoon)

07.30 - 08.20 (GMT) -&nbsp;Towards a just transition: an evidence review in developing countries and emerging economies

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 7 (morning)

11.00 - 11.50 (GMT) - SMEs, Gamechangers in a Just Transition to circular and low carbon economies

12.30 - 13.20 (GMT) -&nbsp;Walking the talk: experiences on just transition and social dialogue

14.00 - 14.50 (GMT) - Fostering Equitable Just Transitions through Nature-Based Solutions: A Focus on Ocean Conservation and Restoration

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 7 (afternoon)

05.30 - 06.20 (GMT) - Small business - big stakes: Bringing SMEs into the just transition&nbsp;

06.30 - 07.20 (GMT) - Lessons and Recommendations from South Africa's First Just Transition Project

07.30 - 08.20 (GMT) -&nbsp;Private Sector Accountability &amp; Just Transition in the Agriculture Sector&nbsp;

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 8 (morning)

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) - Building social protection systems that support a Just Transition

11.00 - 11.50 (GMT) - Making the green transition inclusive of persons with disabilities&nbsp;

12.30 - 13.20 (GMT) - Indigenous Youth and a Just Transition to Green Jobs

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 8 (afternoon)

05.30 - 06.30 (GMT) - Putting people at the center of climate action: The Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

07.00 - 08.00 (GMT) - Business at the nexus of human rights and climate change

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 9 (morning)

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) - Advancing International Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange for Implementing Just Energy Transitions in Coal Regions

11.30 - 12.20 (GMT) - PAGE Green Crossroads: Building South-South and Triangular Cooperation Through Experiences in the MENA Region for a Just and Green Economic Transition

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 9 (afternoon)

06.00 - 06.50 (GMT) - Nothing about us without us! - The crucial role of Youth Activists in achieving the just transition

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 10 (morning)

11.30 - 12.20 (GMT) - The need for equity, inclusion and financial support in scientific research: Climate Research for All

13.30 - 14.20 (GMT) -&nbsp;Leveraging the Power of Networks for Climate Action and Youth Engagement for the SDGs!

14.30 - 15.20 (GMT) - PAGE Green Crossroads: Building South-South and Triangular Cooperation Through Experiences in the MENA Region for a Just and Green Economic Transition

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 10 (afternoon)

The 28th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) will take place from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. COP28 marks a critical moment of intensifying a triple planetary crisis, which is interlinked and cascading effects of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. At this pivotal juncture, there is an ever-growing urgency for ambitious action and global cooperation in a tense international political context.

This year, at COP28, the ILO is working to advancing ambitious climate action with decent work and a just transition for all. The ILO is hosting the Just Transition Pavilion and will be supporting constituents throughout the negotiations, in particular with regards to the Just Transition Work Program.

Keeping the social dimension of climate change at the forefront of discussions is the focus of events being organized in the Just Transition Pavilion at the up-coming UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). For the second year in a row, the ILO and the European Commission are hosting the Just Transition Pavilion, a convening space for events, meetings and knowledge sharing around just transition and climate action in cooperation with the UNFCCC, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and International Organisation of Employers (IOE). You can watch live – or replay – all events held in the Pavilion on this page.