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Young people don't just need more jobs. They need decent work, with security, dignity, rights, protection and opportunities to grow. Investing in young people means investing in a fairer future of work for all. #YouthDay #DecentWork

Why is decent work becoming harder to reach for many young people? The numbers show what is happening. An ILO expert explains why. The ILO’s Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026 report looks at the forces shaping young people’s transition into work and explains why stronger support measures are…

For too many young people, decent work is hard to reach. The ILO’s Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026 report shows that the path to decent work is becoming more uncertain, with too few opportunities, insecure jobs, changing skills needs and persistent barriers for young women. Young people…

Losing a job shouldn’t happen without a valid reason. When the law protects against unjustified dismissal, it builds trust between workers and employers. #HWGH

What are your takeaways from this year’s International Labour Conference? 🎤 As #ILC2026 came to a close, participants shared their reflections and key insights. Here’s what they had to say.

Meet Jorge, a Spanish interpreter working at the International Labour Conference. This is what his day looks like behind the booth. #ILC2026 #CIT2026 #DayInTheLife #Interpreting

As #ILC2026 nears its close, we’re taking a quick tour around the world. 🌍 Delegates have travelled from across the globe to take part in the Conference in Geneva. And you, where are you following from? 💬

Historic moment at the International Labour Conference. ILO Member States have adopted a new Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy. The first international labour standard for a rapidly evolving area of the world of work. #ILC2026

Meet Solange, a Security Officer supervising the security operations at the Geneva International Conference Center (CICG), one of the venues hosting the International Labour Conference. Every day, Solange and her team coordinate with colleagues, adapt security and safety measures, and help ensure…

What goes into covering the International Labour Conference? Layal takes us behind the scenes with the Communications Team, sharing how events, discussions and key moments are captured and brought to you. #ILC2026 #CIT2026 #BehindTheScenes #DayInTheLife #Communications

Today, 138 million children are still in child labour worldwide, including nearly 54 million in hazardous work. Ending it means tackling its root causes by providing quality education, social protection, decent work for adults, and stronger laws and enforcement. 12 June marks World Day Against…

As #ILC2026 nears its close, we’re taking a quick tour around the world. 🌍 Delegates have travelled from across the globe to take part in the Conference in Geneva. And you, where are you following from? 💬

What does a day in the life of an ILO expert on the Committee on Social Dialogue and Tripartism at the ILC look like? Andrea Marinucci will show you. Follow him and find out what the Conference is like. #ILC2026 #BehindTheScenes #DayInTheLife #Geneva #UNjobs #Diary #LabourRights

🌍 The world’s biggest conference on the world of work is here! Behind every session, translation, and document there’s a team making it all happen. The effort of many teams is key to keep the Conference running, here’s a behind the scenes look at some of them. 🎥 #ILC2026 #MeetTheTeam #TeamWork…

When decent work is placed at the centre of policy and practice, its impact goes far beyond the individual. It helps strengthen societies, supports inclusive economic development, and contributes to a more sustainable future for everyone. At this year’s International Labour Conference, we invited…

At the International Labour Conference, workers', employers' and government representatives from all around the world are coming together to build a more just and equitable world of work. These two first weeks of June, #ILC2026 is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. Where are you following from?…

📸✨ A sneak peak into first week of the International Labour Conference. This week was all about insightful conversations and collective action towards a better world of work. Stay tuned for week two! #ILC2026 #CIT2026 #DecentWork #SocialJustice

Before the first meeting begins, the DetEx K9 unit at the Palais des Nations is already at work. 🐕 Working alongside their handlers, they help support safety and security during the International Labour Conference. #ILC2026 #UNGeneva #UNDogs #BehindTheScenes #Safety

The venues are ready, the lights are on, and the doors have opened. A lot of heavy lifting took place behind the scenes to bring the International Labour Conference to life. ⚙️ Take a look! #ILC2026 #BehindTheScenes #Teamwork #UNGeneva #CICG

How much work goes into setting the stage for the biggest conference on the world of work? José and Amadou are part of the ISS team, working on setting up accreditation desks, signage and more. Take a look as they take you behind the scenes. #ILC2026 #CIT2026 #BehindTheScenes #DayInTheLife #AtWork

Support matters. But prevention cannot stop at helping individuals cope if the work itself and how it is managed is causing harm. New ILO report stresses that prevention should prioritize organizational and collective measures that address psychosocial risks at the source. That includes workload…

Some harmful realities at work are still too often normalized. But long working hours, job insecurity, and pshychological harassment are serious psychosocial risks. New ILO estimates show that psychosocial risks at work are responsible for more than 840,000 deaths each year, nearly 45 million…

Life is unpredictable. For generations, society left people to fend for themselves. It took the devastating lessons of two World Wars - and a public relentlessly demanding better - to forge a new path built on social solidarity. ILO Convention No. 102 is the universal blueprint for building…

Night shifts keep our societies running, but they can also affect workers’ health, safety and family life. ILO Convention No. 171 promotes measures to help ensure night workers are properly protected. #HowWeGotHere

A workplace accident can affect far more than the moment when it happens. Protections like medical care, compensation and income support help workers and their families recover and move forward. #HowWeGotHere

This #AutismAcceptanceMonth, GRAMMY®-Nominated Artist Chris Redding joins the ILO to share an important message: Everyone deserves equal opportunities in the world of work. #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #Inclusion

Today, Convention 190 has been ratified by 54 countries, making it one of the fastest-ratified ILO conventions in recent years. But too many workers still experience violence and harassment in the world of work. This should not be the case. Every worker deserves dignity, safety, and respect…

Child labour prevention starts with the minimum age. Convention No 138 guides countries in setting minimum age laws that protect education and prevent children from entering work too early. #EndChildLabour #HowWeGotHere

Eliminating child labour remains one of the core priorities of the ILO. Convention No 182 calls for urgent action to end the worst forms of child labour - because every child has the right to a safe and healthy childhood. Part 2 is coming: how Convention No 138 helps prevent child labour before it…

Happiness at work isn’t just a feeling, it’s the little moments that make the day better. From that perfect cup of coffee, to a shared laugh with colleagues - these are the things that brighten our workdays. What’s your favorite happiness moment at work? Share it below! 👇