6 days ago · Across several sessions at Davos, there was discussion of the imbalance of workers across the world between countries with ageing populations and countries with growing young populations. Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, Director-General of …

Jan 20, 2025 · As the world’s leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland to discuss some of the most difficult and vexing problems facing the global economy, we delve into the latest findings of the ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 (WESO Trends) report to find out how geopolitical tensions, climate change, artificial intelligence, and ...

Jan 20, 2025 · 'Investing in People' is one of the key themes at Davos 2025, the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, that covers jobs, health and inclusion being held from 20-24 January. ... “the unemployment rate in construction is 0%,” pointed out Amy Pope, director-general at the International Organization for Migration. In many cases, roles in ...

As Davos 2023 got under way with record numbers of more than 600 CEOs attending, the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched its latest report – World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2023.

3 days ago · International Labour Standards. Saudi Arabia ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) ... 5 June 2024. Advancing social justice, promoting decent work ILO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. International Labour Organization. 4 route des Morillons. CH-1211 Geneva 22. Switzerland ...

Jan 16, 2023 · GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo attended the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, which brings together leaders from government, business, labour and civil society to discuss major global issues.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards. [1] [3] Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations, it is one of the first and oldest specialized agencies of the UN.The ILO has 187 member states: 186 out of 193 UN member states plus the Cook Islands.

It brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations from its 187 Member States to address world of work challenges, set and monitor international labour standards, and works with development cooperation partners on projects and programmes to help realize the Decent Work Agenda.

Jan 29, 2021 · Guy Ryder, the secretary-general of the International Labour Organization (ILO), predicted that higher government spending on retraining jobless workers would aid a stronger economic recovery.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment leads on Ireland’s engagement with the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The main aims of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and engage in social dialogue on work-related issues.