Sustainable Development Goals

World is “well off track” to achieve SDG 8, new ILO research finds

ILO analysis of progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) on Decent Work for All, finds much still needs to be done, particularly on social and environmental issues, and offers policy recommendations to speed up progress.

• Click here to download the full report directly

International Youth Day

Empower youth for a sustainable future

On International Youth Day, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, says young people need to be equipped with skills for the green economy, so they can find decent jobs and make the world a better place for people and planet.

111th International Labour Conference

International Labour Conference adopts new apprenticeship standard, among other key decisions

The International Labour Conference closed with the adoption of a new recommendation on quality apprenticeships. Delegates also passed resolutions on a just transition and labour protection, as well as adopting the standards report and the programme and budget, and a resolution on Belarus.

• Text of the Recommendation submitted to the Conference for adoption

World Day Against Child Labour

Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!

The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the first World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 as a way to highlight the plight of children engaged in child labour. Observed on June 12th, the day is intended to serve as a catalyst for the growing worldwide movement against child labour.

• ILO topic portal on Child Labour