Publication

Migration, human rights and governance - Handbook for parliamentarians No. 24, 2015

16 October 2015

The Inter-Parliamentary Union, the International Labour Office and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in this Handbook offer responses to fundamental questions on migration, such as those concerned with its root causes and possible responses in terms of good policies and practices, as well as the challenges, both for migrants and for countries, in relation to national well-being, development and social cohesion. The handbook proposes a balanced approach to make effective laws and policies that address the human rights of migrants and the governance of migration.

Occupational safety and health fact sheets and videos

Safety and health on the farm, at the motor vehicle repair shop and at the wood workshop

14 October 2015

The occupational safety and health fact sheets and videos depict safe working practices related to specific hazards found on the farm, at motor vehicle repair shops and at the wood workshop. These fact sheets and videos are aimed at employers and workers in micro and small enterprises including those in the informal economy. Following the information and advice contained in the fact sheets and videos will assist in ensuring that those working in these sectors remain safe and healthy.

Publication

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2015: Scaling up investments in decent jobs for youth

08 October 2015

This issue of Global Employment Trends for Youth provides an update on youth labour markets around the world, focusing both on the continuing labour market instability and on structural issues in youth labour markets.

Presentation

Towards a fairer workplace: The fight to end gender-based discrimination in Jordan’s labour market

07 October 2015

Jordan’s National Committee on Pay Equity and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are working together to tackle gender-based discrimination in the workplace, where women often receive less wages and benefits than their male counterparts for carrying out the same job. Some of these women have decided to share their experiences in the workplace.

First Annual Global Employers' Summit

“Predicting the Unpredictable – The Future of Work”

06 October 2015

Keynote speech by Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on the occasion of the First Annual Global Employers' Summit in Bahrain.

ESS Paper Series (SECSOC) - ESS 50

Long-term care (LTC) protection for older persons: A review of coverage deficits in 46 countries

24 September 2015

Due to the global demographic ageing, all countries are challenged by growing longterm care (LTC) needs for older persons. However, these needs are largely ignored and range very low on the policy agendas of most countries. This paper has developed global estimates on LTC protection of persons aged 65 and over.

Event

Training on Monitoring and Results Measurement in Private Sector Development

New training introducing to the core principles and practice of monitoring and results measurement in private sector development. 7 - 11 December 2015

Social Protection Policy Paper. Paper 15

Social protection for maternity: Key policy trends and statistics

15 July 2015

This policy paper: (i) provides a global overview of the organization of maternity cash benefits and maternity care in 188 countries; (ii) analyses trends and recent policies, e.g. extension of maternity protection coverage in a large number of low- and middle-income countries; (iii) describes the negative impacts of fiscal consolidation and adjustment measures in a number of higher-income economies; (iv) presents the costs of a universal benefit to all pregnant women in 57 low and middle income countries; and (v) calls for the expansion of maternity protection to accelerate progress on women’s rights and enhancing the well-being of new mothers, promoting inclusive development and social justice.

RDW network

4th Conference on Regulating for Decent Work: Developing and Implementing Policies for a Better Future at Work

Together with universities from around the globe, the ILO is holding a conference to discuss policies for a better future at work.

4th Conference on Regulating for Decent Work

"There are fundamental questions to answer on the place and function of work in today's society"

04 July 2015

Opening address by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder at the 4th Regulating for Decent Work Conference.