International Labour Organization
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We are the ILO, the UN agency for the world of work.
Advancing social justice, promoting decent work, since 1919.
Advancing social justice, promoting decent work, since 1919.
The unemployment rate can look stable even when many people are still missing out.
In 2026, global unemployment is projected at 4.9%, but the broader jobs gap - people who want to work but cannot access paid employment - is projected at 408 million.
➡️ ilo.org/est2026
In 2026, global unemployment is projected at 4.9%, but the broader jobs gap - people who want to work but cannot access paid employment - is projected at 408 million.
➡️ ilo.org/est2026
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The unemployment rate can look stable even when many people are still missing out.
In 2026, global unemployment is projected at 4.9%, but the broader jobs gap - people who want to work but cannot access paid employment - is projected at 408 million.
➡️ ilo.org/est2026
In 2026, global unemployment is projected at 4.9%, but the broader jobs gap - people who want to work but cannot access paid employment - is projected at 408 million.
➡️ ilo.org/est2026
⚠️Informal work continues to dominate global employment.
By 2026, around 2.1 billion workers are projected to be informally employed, often with limited access to social protection, rights at work, workplace safety and job security.
Full report ➡️ ilo.org/est2026
By 2026, around 2.1 billion workers are projected to be informally employed, often with limited access to social protection, rights at work, workplace safety and job security.
Full report ➡️ ilo.org/est2026
January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
⚠️Informal work continues to dominate global employment.
By 2026, around 2.1 billion workers are projected to be informally employed, often with limited access to social protection, rights at work, workplace safety and job security.
Full report ➡️ ilo.org/est2026
By 2026, around 2.1 billion workers are projected to be informally employed, often with limited access to social protection, rights at work, workplace safety and job security.
Full report ➡️ ilo.org/est2026
What lies ahead for the labour market in 2026?
At first glance, it looks resilient.
But look closer: progress in job quality has slowed sharply, with working poverty and informality still widespread.
Read the new ILO Employment and Social Trends 2026 ➡️ ow.ly/6pj250XWxkQ
At first glance, it looks resilient.
But look closer: progress in job quality has slowed sharply, with working poverty and informality still widespread.
Read the new ILO Employment and Social Trends 2026 ➡️ ow.ly/6pj250XWxkQ
January 14, 2026 at 7:14 AM
What lies ahead for the labour market in 2026?
At first glance, it looks resilient.
But look closer: progress in job quality has slowed sharply, with working poverty and informality still widespread.
Read the new ILO Employment and Social Trends 2026 ➡️ ow.ly/6pj250XWxkQ
At first glance, it looks resilient.
But look closer: progress in job quality has slowed sharply, with working poverty and informality still widespread.
Read the new ILO Employment and Social Trends 2026 ➡️ ow.ly/6pj250XWxkQ
Between work and school: the struggle of children in Lebanon’s agricultural fields.
The ILO, through @IloProspects, is supporting Lebanese and Syrian children, families and communities to #EndChildLabour across Lebanon’s agricultural areas.
👉 https://ow.ly/wLKm50XTqpF
The ILO, through @IloProspects, is supporting Lebanese and Syrian children, families and communities to #EndChildLabour across Lebanon’s agricultural areas.
👉 https://ow.ly/wLKm50XTqpF
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Between work and school: the struggle of children in Lebanon’s agricultural fields.
The ILO, through @IloProspects, is supporting Lebanese and Syrian children, families and communities to #EndChildLabour across Lebanon’s agricultural areas.
👉 https://ow.ly/wLKm50XTqpF
The ILO, through @IloProspects, is supporting Lebanese and Syrian children, families and communities to #EndChildLabour across Lebanon’s agricultural areas.
👉 https://ow.ly/wLKm50XTqpF
Take a journey into the future of work!
Hear @ilo experts and real stories from workplaces you may never have seen—about how rapid changes in jobs and technology are affecting all of us, and what comes next.
🎧 Tune in today: https://voices.ilo.org/podcast
Hear @ilo experts and real stories from workplaces you may never have seen—about how rapid changes in jobs and technology are affecting all of us, and what comes next.
🎧 Tune in today: https://voices.ilo.org/podcast
January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Take a journey into the future of work!
Hear @ilo experts and real stories from workplaces you may never have seen—about how rapid changes in jobs and technology are affecting all of us, and what comes next.
🎧 Tune in today: https://voices.ilo.org/podcast
Hear @ilo experts and real stories from workplaces you may never have seen—about how rapid changes in jobs and technology are affecting all of us, and what comes next.
🎧 Tune in today: https://voices.ilo.org/podcast
Countries face many challenges in achieving #DecentWork for all.
Social dialogue paves the way by fostering collaboration and integrated policymaking.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/KZ5750UoAH7
Social dialogue paves the way by fostering collaboration and integrated policymaking.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/KZ5750UoAH7
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Countries face many challenges in achieving #DecentWork for all.
Social dialogue paves the way by fostering collaboration and integrated policymaking.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/KZ5750UoAH7
Social dialogue paves the way by fostering collaboration and integrated policymaking.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/KZ5750UoAH7
Social and labour protection rebuilds lives. Langanani moved from the street to a contracted job managing a buy-back centre—income, benefits and a team he leads. Security brings dignity back. #ThisIsSocialJustice
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Social and labour protection rebuilds lives. Langanani moved from the street to a contracted job managing a buy-back centre—income, benefits and a team he leads. Security brings dignity back. #ThisIsSocialJustice
Are job prospects improving where you are?
A new @ilo report takes a closer look at global labour market trends heading into 2026 and what they mean for workers and employers worldwide.
👉 ow.ly/7MbV50XSlaC
⏳Stay tuned!
A new @ilo report takes a closer look at global labour market trends heading into 2026 and what they mean for workers and employers worldwide.
👉 ow.ly/7MbV50XSlaC
⏳Stay tuned!
January 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Are job prospects improving where you are?
A new @ilo report takes a closer look at global labour market trends heading into 2026 and what they mean for workers and employers worldwide.
👉 ow.ly/7MbV50XSlaC
⏳Stay tuned!
A new @ilo report takes a closer look at global labour market trends heading into 2026 and what they mean for workers and employers worldwide.
👉 ow.ly/7MbV50XSlaC
⏳Stay tuned!
In the last 30 years:
⬇️ Child labour
⬇️ Poverty
⬆️ Education
But fairness? Still uneven.
The ILO’s report calls for action now 👉 https://ow.ly/cYgn50X1hWO
#SocialJustice
⬇️ Child labour
⬇️ Poverty
⬆️ Education
But fairness? Still uneven.
The ILO’s report calls for action now 👉 https://ow.ly/cYgn50X1hWO
#SocialJustice
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In the last 30 years:
⬇️ Child labour
⬇️ Poverty
⬆️ Education
But fairness? Still uneven.
The ILO’s report calls for action now 👉 https://ow.ly/cYgn50X1hWO
#SocialJustice
⬇️ Child labour
⬇️ Poverty
⬆️ Education
But fairness? Still uneven.
The ILO’s report calls for action now 👉 https://ow.ly/cYgn50X1hWO
#SocialJustice
When childcare is close and trusted, parents—mothers especially—can keep careers on track. For Natalia, that means freedom and equal chances. #ThisIsSocialJustice
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
When childcare is close and trusted, parents—mothers especially—can keep careers on track. For Natalia, that means freedom and equal chances. #ThisIsSocialJustice
Sustainable enterprises power resilient livelihoods.
In flood-prone Bangladesh, Shakti grows vegetables on floating beds and harvests in the dry season—lower cost, toxin-free, climate-smart work that sustains a family.
#ThisIsSocialJustice
In flood-prone Bangladesh, Shakti grows vegetables on floating beds and harvests in the dry season—lower cost, toxin-free, climate-smart work that sustains a family.
#ThisIsSocialJustice
January 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Sustainable enterprises power resilient livelihoods.
In flood-prone Bangladesh, Shakti grows vegetables on floating beds and harvests in the dry season—lower cost, toxin-free, climate-smart work that sustains a family.
#ThisIsSocialJustice
In flood-prone Bangladesh, Shakti grows vegetables on floating beds and harvests in the dry season—lower cost, toxin-free, climate-smart work that sustains a family.
#ThisIsSocialJustice
In the last 30 years:
⬇️ Child labour
⬇️ Poverty
⬆️ Education
But fairness? Still uneven.
🎧Explore the conversation on how to put fairness at the centre of decision-making: https://ow.ly/rrkV50Xatbt
#SocialJustice
⬇️ Child labour
⬇️ Poverty
⬆️ Education
But fairness? Still uneven.
🎧Explore the conversation on how to put fairness at the centre of decision-making: https://ow.ly/rrkV50Xatbt
#SocialJustice
December 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
In the last 30 years:
⬇️ Child labour
⬇️ Poverty
⬆️ Education
But fairness? Still uneven.
🎧Explore the conversation on how to put fairness at the centre of decision-making: https://ow.ly/rrkV50Xatbt
#SocialJustice
⬇️ Child labour
⬇️ Poverty
⬆️ Education
But fairness? Still uneven.
🎧Explore the conversation on how to put fairness at the centre of decision-making: https://ow.ly/rrkV50Xatbt
#SocialJustice
Frustration.
Inequality.
Insecurity.
Why do these feelings persist despite progress?
👉Because the benefits of growth have not been shared fairly.
📖Read more in this ILO report: https://ow.ly/X51250X1iZr
Inequality.
Insecurity.
Why do these feelings persist despite progress?
👉Because the benefits of growth have not been shared fairly.
📖Read more in this ILO report: https://ow.ly/X51250X1iZr
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Frustration.
Inequality.
Insecurity.
Why do these feelings persist despite progress?
👉Because the benefits of growth have not been shared fairly.
📖Read more in this ILO report: https://ow.ly/X51250X1iZr
Inequality.
Insecurity.
Why do these feelings persist despite progress?
👉Because the benefits of growth have not been shared fairly.
📖Read more in this ILO report: https://ow.ly/X51250X1iZr
At the heart of the ILO’s work is tripartism:
Governments, employers & workers working together to advance #SocialJustice 🗝️🗝️🗝️
Governments, employers & workers working together to advance #SocialJustice 🗝️🗝️🗝️
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
At the heart of the ILO’s work is tripartism:
Governments, employers & workers working together to advance #SocialJustice 🗝️🗝️🗝️
Governments, employers & workers working together to advance #SocialJustice 🗝️🗝️🗝️
Gender pay gaps ❌
Equal pay ✅
Work of equal value deserves equal pay — everywhere, for everyone.
#EqualPay #GenderEquality
Equal pay ✅
Work of equal value deserves equal pay — everywhere, for everyone.
#EqualPay #GenderEquality
December 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Gender pay gaps ❌
Equal pay ✅
Work of equal value deserves equal pay — everywhere, for everyone.
#EqualPay #GenderEquality
Equal pay ✅
Work of equal value deserves equal pay — everywhere, for everyone.
#EqualPay #GenderEquality
That’s a wrap! 🎬
Discover how the ILO took action throughout 2025 to advance #DecentWork and #SocialJustice
Here's our highlights from the year!
Discover how the ILO took action throughout 2025 to advance #DecentWork and #SocialJustice
Here's our highlights from the year!
December 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
That’s a wrap! 🎬
Discover how the ILO took action throughout 2025 to advance #DecentWork and #SocialJustice
Here's our highlights from the year!
Discover how the ILO took action throughout 2025 to advance #DecentWork and #SocialJustice
Here's our highlights from the year!
Season’s greetings from all of us at International Labour Organization! Wishing you a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday season!
⏩In 2026, we remain committed to advancing #SocialJustice and promoting #DecentWork for all.
⏩In 2026, we remain committed to advancing #SocialJustice and promoting #DecentWork for all.
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Season’s greetings from all of us at International Labour Organization! Wishing you a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday season!
⏩In 2026, we remain committed to advancing #SocialJustice and promoting #DecentWork for all.
⏩In 2026, we remain committed to advancing #SocialJustice and promoting #DecentWork for all.
🌍 A just world is built on strong foundations.
The ILO’s report highlights 4 essential pillars of #SocialJustice
1️⃣ Human and labour rights
2️⃣ Equal opportunities for all
3️⃣ Fair distribution of benefits
4️⃣ Inclusive and fair societal transitions
The ILO’s report highlights 4 essential pillars of #SocialJustice
1️⃣ Human and labour rights
2️⃣ Equal opportunities for all
3️⃣ Fair distribution of benefits
4️⃣ Inclusive and fair societal transitions
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌍 A just world is built on strong foundations.
The ILO’s report highlights 4 essential pillars of #SocialJustice
1️⃣ Human and labour rights
2️⃣ Equal opportunities for all
3️⃣ Fair distribution of benefits
4️⃣ Inclusive and fair societal transitions
The ILO’s report highlights 4 essential pillars of #SocialJustice
1️⃣ Human and labour rights
2️⃣ Equal opportunities for all
3️⃣ Fair distribution of benefits
4️⃣ Inclusive and fair societal transitions
Shaping the world of work for tomorrow means advancing #DecentWork every single day.
To close out 2025, ILO colleagues share the impact of our projects in a special global tour 🌎🎥
To close out 2025, ILO colleagues share the impact of our projects in a special global tour 🌎🎥
December 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Shaping the world of work for tomorrow means advancing #DecentWork every single day.
To close out 2025, ILO colleagues share the impact of our projects in a special global tour 🌎🎥
To close out 2025, ILO colleagues share the impact of our projects in a special global tour 🌎🎥
Climate action could create 24m jobs by 2030 but 6m could be lost.
AI may transform 1 in 4 roles and demographic shifts reshape workforces.
How we respond will shape our future: https://ow.ly/1Bkh50XI2LQ
AI may transform 1 in 4 roles and demographic shifts reshape workforces.
How we respond will shape our future: https://ow.ly/1Bkh50XI2LQ
December 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Climate action could create 24m jobs by 2030 but 6m could be lost.
AI may transform 1 in 4 roles and demographic shifts reshape workforces.
How we respond will shape our future: https://ow.ly/1Bkh50XI2LQ
AI may transform 1 in 4 roles and demographic shifts reshape workforces.
How we respond will shape our future: https://ow.ly/1Bkh50XI2LQ
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🔹 Healthier
🔹 Wealthier
🔹 Better educated
🔻 But millions feel left behind, excluded from opportunity and dignity at work.
The ILO’s State of #SocialJustice report reviews 30 years of progress and persistent gaps 👉 https://ow.ly/3Lae50X0JOT
🔹 Wealthier
🔹 Better educated
🔻 But millions feel left behind, excluded from opportunity and dignity at work.
The ILO’s State of #SocialJustice report reviews 30 years of progress and persistent gaps 👉 https://ow.ly/3Lae50X0JOT
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🔹 Healthier
🔹 Wealthier
🔹 Better educated
🔻 But millions feel left behind, excluded from opportunity and dignity at work.
The ILO’s State of #SocialJustice report reviews 30 years of progress and persistent gaps 👉 https://ow.ly/3Lae50X0JOT
🔹 Wealthier
🔹 Better educated
🔻 But millions feel left behind, excluded from opportunity and dignity at work.
The ILO’s State of #SocialJustice report reviews 30 years of progress and persistent gaps 👉 https://ow.ly/3Lae50X0JOT
🔹 Healthier
🔹 Wealthier
🔹 Better educated
🔻 But millions feel left behind, excluded from opportunity and dignity at work.
The ILO’s State of #SocialJustice report reviews 30 years of progress and persistent gaps 👉 https://ow.ly/3Lae50X0JOT
🔹 Wealthier
🔹 Better educated
🔻 But millions feel left behind, excluded from opportunity and dignity at work.
The ILO’s State of #SocialJustice report reviews 30 years of progress and persistent gaps 👉 https://ow.ly/3Lae50X0JOT
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🔹 Healthier
🔹 Wealthier
🔹 Better educated
🔻 But millions feel left behind, excluded from opportunity and dignity at work.
The ILO’s State of #SocialJustice report reviews 30 years of progress and persistent gaps 👉 https://ow.ly/3Lae50X0JOT
🔹 Wealthier
🔹 Better educated
🔻 But millions feel left behind, excluded from opportunity and dignity at work.
The ILO’s State of #SocialJustice report reviews 30 years of progress and persistent gaps 👉 https://ow.ly/3Lae50X0JOT
🏭 From a small family workshop on the brink of bankruptcy to a thriving kitchenware business, Ying Changbin transformed his factory with support from the ILO SCORE programme – boosting safety, quality and incomes for his workers.
Read his story: https://ow.ly/oAQM50XFxgF
Read his story: https://ow.ly/oAQM50XFxgF
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🏭 From a small family workshop on the brink of bankruptcy to a thriving kitchenware business, Ying Changbin transformed his factory with support from the ILO SCORE programme – boosting safety, quality and incomes for his workers.
Read his story: https://ow.ly/oAQM50XFxgF
Read his story: https://ow.ly/oAQM50XFxgF