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Despite producing only minimal carbon emissions, Small Island Developing States are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis. Closing social protection gaps can enable them to face climate challenges. 👉rb.gy/6ruexr

Women disproportionately bear the burden of care work. Integrating care services into public investments can tackle the global care crisis, boost women’s employment and strengthen communities. Read the new ILO #CareEconomy Brief: ow.ly/cBRr50Wr5RK

Nearly 138 million children are in child labour globally, mostly in agriculture. The majority of this labour takes place as part of family subsistence and on smallholder farms. 👉Check out @ILO and @UNICEF report: ow.ly/Uf7y50W7EYM #EndChildLabour !

Integrating care services into public investments can tackle the global care crisis, boost women’s employment and strengthen communities. Read the new ILO #CareEconomy Brief: ow.ly/hb6l50Wqoyc
Integrating care services into public investment projects can generate up to 280 million jobs by 2030 and 299 million by 2035. It's the way to tackle the global care crisis and boost women’s employment. 👉 Check out new @ilo publication shorturl.at/pxpR5

Europe and Central Asia face a shrinking workforce and an ageing population. New ILO paper outlines how inclusive labour markets can help meet the demographic challenge. 📄 Read more: ow.ly/Mlsg50Wlumz #WorldPopulationDay
Most platform economy workers globally still do not enjoy effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining. 👉Check out @ilo paper shorturl.at/876px

And nearly 138 million children in child labour worldwide, boys are overrepresented at every age. It's time to #EndChildLabour ! Check out @ILO and @UNICEF report: ow.ly/Uf7y50W7EYM

In 71 countries, fathers have no statutory right to paid parental leave. This gap undermines shared care and reinforces inequality at home. It’s time to change that. Learn how👉 ow.ly/6l3F50WfoII

📘 New ILO report projects labour force trends to 2050, highlighting key demographic challenges in Europe & Central Asia. It can inform tripartite dialogue on strategies to address ageing populations & evolving workforce needs. ilo.org/publications/d…
🆕 @ILO Think.CareCoop & Start.CareCoop tools officially launched! They aim to support quality care services through #coops. 🎯 For use by care workers, coops, social partners, local & national governments & other community-based organizations. 🔗ilo.org/resource/train…
Mothers get 5+ more months of paid leave than fathers. That gap matters—for families, for equality, for the future. Let's close the gap 👉 ow.ly/ilPP50WffMv #RatifyC183

Out of 138 million children in child labour, around 54 million are in hazardous work. This can jeopardize their health, safety, or development. On World Day Against Child Labour today, check out new @ILO @UNICEF report and take action: ow.ly/Uf7y50W7EYM #EndChildLabour

New @ILO and @UNICEF child labour data show that progress is possible. Children belong in school, not in work. Parents need access to decent work and social protection to support their families. We've a long way to go to #EndChildLabour but we're heading in the right direction.
🌍Read @ILO publication to explore: ✅threats posed by climate change to businesses and workers ✅opportunities sustainable enterprises offer for a #JustTransition ✅how to integrate those enterprises into national climate commitments? shorturl.at/iqefB

Second-generation migrants consistently exhibit lower labour market participation and higher unemployment rates than other individuals born in the same country. 👉Check out new @ILO paper: shorturl.at/MrJAi

In my report to #ILC2025, I emphasize that employment is not a passive consequence of economic growth but must be an active component of it. Decent jobs, workers' rights and economic growth must be seen as three mutually reinforcing elements. Full report ilo.org/resource/confe…
The 113th Session of the International Labour Conference starts today.
I look forward to welcoming government, employer and worker delegates to #ILC2025 on Monday 2 June. Our unique tripartite structure, grounded in social dialogue, is vital to find durable solutions to world of work challenges and to help advance #SocialJustice for all.
⚠️ Nearly 1 in 2 workers is in a job that doesn’t match their skills. Skill mismatches are rising despite higher education levels. It's a wake-up call for education, training, and employment policy. Read more @ilo new report: ow.ly/1FA550VZUqq

🚨📉 Global employment forecast downgraded. The @ilo now expects 7 million fewer jobs in 2025 than previously projected, as labour market inequalities widen. Read more: ow.ly/1FA550VZUqq