International Labour Organization

105th International Labour Conference

From 30 May to 10 June, Government, Employers’ and Workers’ representatives from 187 member States discuss a series of world of work issues including global supply chains; decent work for peace, security and disaster resilience, as well as the impact of the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization. Delegates will also consider amendments to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention and review the report of the Director-General on poverty.
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End child labour in supply chains - It's everyone's business!

World Day Against Child Labour

With 168 million children still in child labour, all supply chains, from agriculture to manufacturing, services to construction, run the risk that child labour may be present. On 8 June, follow a high-level panel discussion focussing on child labour in supply chains webcast live from the Human Rights Council room of the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
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105th International Labour Conference: Meet the experts

Watch our interviews with the ILO constituents and labour experts and join the conversation at the 105th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva.
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Syrian refugees in Turkey train for better jobs with their host communities

Our impact, their voice

Syrian refugees and members of the host community are taking part in Turkish language courses and vocational training programmes to increase their employability. These programmes in Turkey are being implemented by local partners with support from the ILO to improve livelihoods and decent work opportunities for both communities.
- From the World Humanitarian Summit: An ILO event highlights decent work in addressing Syrian refugee crisis
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World of Work magazine

June 2016

Working out of poverty

Breaking the cycle of poverty in Tunisia, Decent work in global supply chains, Better work, better business, better lives in Viet Nam, Boosting employment in fragile states, Joining forces to fight modern slavery: This year’s edition of the World of Work magazine highlights themes discussed by the ILO’s 105th International Labour Conference.