News
January 2024
-
© Thicha Satapitanon 2024
Podcast
Is Generative AI the answer to low productivity?
05 January 2024
New research shows that Generative AI tools can substantially increase productivity in certain mid and high-skilled work, like for instance in science, technology, and engineering. So what does this mean for employment, skills and wages?
-
Media Advisory
ILO to release latest World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024
04 January 2024
December 2023
-
ILO assessment
Palestinian unemployment rate year-on-year is set to nearly double as a result of escalation of hostilities in Gaza
20 December 2023
The International Labour Organization and the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics estimate that the ongoing hostilities have wiped out at least 66 per cent of employment in the Gaza Strip.
-
Labour Overview 2023
ILO: Despite a lower unemployment rate in 2023, recovery of labour markets in Latin America and the Caribbean is still insufficient
19 December 2023
New ILO regional report warns of the need for measures to help prevent formal employment precariousness and to stimulate the creation of more decent jobs throughout the region.
-
Skills for migrant workers
Unlocking new horizons – Enhancing skills of Sri Lankan migrant workers
18 December 2023
For many Sri Lankan returnee and aspirant migrant workers acquiring new skills create new possibilities for stable, and better paying decent work opportunities. ILO supported training programme focused on the care sector is opening a world of opportunities for secure employment and safe migration pathways.
-
International Journal of Labour Research
Workers’ organizations must play key role in developing effective and sustainable social contract
15 December 2023
The 2023 edition of the International Journal of Labour Research aims to stimulate reflection on what a new social contract might address and more specifically the role of workers’ organizations in engaging in this debate within the multilateral system and at national level.
-
Official visit
ILO Director-General: Saudi labour market reforms pivotal for advancing social justice and development in the Kingdom
14 December 2023
Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, accompanied by Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat and the Director-General’s Senior Advisor for Africa and Arab States Chad Blackman, met with government, employer and worker representatives and attended the Global Labour Market Conference in Riyadh.
-
International Migrants Day
Winners of 2023 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration announced
14 December 2023
The winning entries are examples of balanced and ethical reporting on migrant workers and labour migration that also help to address stereotypes and misconceptions.
-
© ILO 2024
2023 Global Refugee Forum
Scale up decent work for refugees and host communities says ILO
13 December 2023
The key role of employment in building the self-reliance of refugees and strengthening their protection was discussed at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum.
-
News
ILO launches first global report on public employment services and active labour market policies for transitions
11 December 2023
Public employment services have a central role in responding to crises and fostering recovery to ensure efficient and well-functioning labour markets. This Q&A provides details from the first global report by the ILO on public employment services, shedding light on the latest developments and trends of employment services and active labour market policies.