International Labour Organization

Despite efforts, the rate of young people not in employment, education, or training (NEET) has only slightly decreased from 2015 to 2024 and is projected to remain flat for the next two years. The new International Labour Organization report finds that the rate of young women not in employment, education, or training is more than double that of young men.

Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/Vvk050Tf9bg

Over the past two decades, there has been a decline in the global labour income share, contributing to widening economic disparities. This trend highlights growing inequality and poses significant challenges to achieving sustainable development goals by 2030.

New ILO findings highlight the urgent need for targeted policies to promote fair and inclusive growth.

🏫 It's back-to-school time! Let’s remember:

✏️ Children should be in school, not at work.
✏️ 160 million children worldwide are currently in child labour, and 79 million face hazardous conditions.

Education is a fundamental right. Share if you agree!

Higher unemployment rates, lower earnings and a tendency towards self-employment characterize the world-of-work experience of many people with disabilities.

These disparities highlight the need for urgent changes to promote equality in the workplace and ensure fair opportunities for all.

Our new study explores these critical issues, calling for more inclusive policies to address the wage gap and improve employment conditions for people with disabilities.

📑Read the full study here to learn more: https://ow.ly/Huf950T8qnt

Cristina, who had always worked in the mining industry with her family, remembers when the coal mine shut down and the devastating effects this had for her village in Spain.

What Cristina Carro couldn’t imagine at that moment, was the opportunity that would arise years later from the same mine. A government-led Just Transitions project helped her find a new job, restoring a dis-used mine to its natural setting.

💬 My hope is that all of this will have a positive impact on our region and that it will start to prosper again. 💚🌎

Read her story 👉 https://ow.ly/Iunb50T4HyP

Nothing can justify the persistence of these human rights abuses in today’s world.

On International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, let's recall that we can and must do better.

ℹ️ Learn more here: https://ow.ly/1ejj50T4QoM

“It’s amazing to look back and see where I was, and then look at what we’re doing now.”

Alfredo Carrasco, a 27-year-old farmer from Chile, is the founder of FarmHability, a project dedicated to promoting disability inclusion in agricultural and rural sectors. After an accident left him paralyzed, Alfredo realized that regaining his independence was key to his rehabilitation. Having spent his life on a farm, he returned to it, starting with building a greenhouse to grow seedlings.

What began as a personal endeavor soon grew into something much bigger. Alfredo saw the challenges people with disabilities face in finding employment in rural areas and developed FarmHability in response. He began inviting people to participate in training workshops, with the goal of empowering them to feel independent and productive, breaking down myths and barriers along the way.

🌍 Today is World Humanitarian Day - a time to reflect on the brave work of humanitarians around the world, who step up in times of crisis.

Let’s recognize their essential work!

Beyond the medals and records, the Olympics is setting the stage for a sustainable future and job creation.

Discover how these Games were more than a competition, listen to our podcast:

Paris 2024 – Creating social change through a decent work Olympics | The Future of Work Podcast The Olympic and Paralympic games are not just major a sporting festival, they are also a massive procurement, construction and employment project. This year, the Paris Games adopted a Social Charter, which links the entire games delivery process with social goals that are inspired by the ILO's decen...

Skills systems are catalysts for skilling, upskilling, and reskilling workers of all ages. Ensuring these systems are free from violence and harassment is crucial for the future of work.

Our infographic shows a list of cases that can constitute violence and harassment in learning and training, or at work.

To promote a safe and inclusive training environment, download our guidelines on preventing and eliminating violence and harassment: https://www.ilo.org/publications/guidelines-technical-and-vocational-education-and-training-tvet-and-skills

In 2023, over 20% of young people globally were not in employment, education, or training (NEET). This statistic highlights a critical issue that affects the future of millions of young individuals.

With a strong gender bias, where 2 in 3 NEETs are women, this problem requires immediate and focused attention.

The ILO's latest report sheds light on these issues and offers insights into how to address them effectively.

On this International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate voices like Olinda Silvano's: “I love Cantagallo and I love Peru. I am happy to be a Peruvian indigenous woman. I am doing my job, creating my art, and making my country proud.”

Across Latin America and the Caribbean, there are more than 800 indigenous groups representing 54.8 million people. Land dispossession, climate change, ecological degradation, and displacement due to conflict and violence are some of the migration factors that push them to leave their communities in search of better lives.

Over 20 years ago, Olinda moved to the capital of Peru, yet life wasn’t easy here. She lost her father, they faced violence, and the community faced a huge fire.

📖 Her Story: https://ow.ly/S1rQ50SO8KU

📌 Save the date: New report reveals the latest global and regional trends in youth employment

On the occasion of International Youth Day on August 12th, the International Labour Organization will launch the 11th edition of the Global Employment Trends for Youth (GET for Youth) report.

This report provides detailed figures and analysis on youth unemployment, with insights broken down by region and gender.

Don’t miss this important update!

🖱️ Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/Scky50SQUfS

Investing in occupational safety and health not only protects workers but also makes economic sense.

The new International Labour Organization report shows that implementing occupational safety and health measures to prevent heat-related injuries could save over $361 billion globally. By prioritizing worker safety, countries can enhance productivity and economic resilience.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/6QoN50SK6ht