Against the backdrop of record levels of youth unemployment, the ILO has undertaken a series of consultations, bringing together hundreds of young people to discuss the alarming jobs crisis. The consultations come ahead of a major Youth Employment Forum taking place at the ILO in Geneva on (...)
Ageing is a slow-burning fuse with a strong impact both on public expenditures and the social mood, as shown by this week’s strike in the UK over pensions. The situation is particularly serious in terms of health and long-term care. Even more alarming is the financial burden on households (...)
According to the ILO "World of Work Report 2012", poverty levels have gone down in the majority of developing countries over the past years, but not as much in developed economies.
Against the backdrop of unprecedented youth unemployment levels, the ILO is to host a global Youth Employment Forum at its headquarters in Geneva from May 23-25.
Bukidnon - Around 3,000 anti-child labour advocates, government officials and programme partners flooded the street of Malaybalay City during the Walk for a Child Labour-Free Bukidnon held on Labour Day, 1 May.
The European Commission proposed on 18 April 2012 a new employment package identifying concrete measures to boost jobs. The ILO Office welcomes this renewed focus on a stronger employment and social dimension and the involvement of employers' and workers' representatives in setting and (...)
The ILO is to launch its new report on the state of labour markets for youth worldwide. The report, entitled “Global Employment Trends for Youth 2012”, is for release on Tuesday 22 May 2012. The new study examines the continuing job crisis affecting young people in many parts of the world and (...)
The right mix of education and training, promoting entrepreneurship and strengthening employment services is key to tackling the current youth employment crisis in many parts of the world, said Executive Director of the ILO’s Employment Sector, Mr José Manuel (...)