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Equal pay for work of equal value is a matter of rights, fairness and economic sense.
Yet globally, women in wage employment still earn on average 18% less than men.
New estimates: ow.ly/9JBy50ZRn9q
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@ILO thanks our panelists from @AlMissionUN, @UNESCO, @ituc and @ioevoice for a thoughtful #UNGA81 discussion. As the #platformeconomy grows, the challenge is to turn innovation into quality jobs, with skills, social protection and rights at work for all.
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The #platformeconomy is changing how people work, but its future is a matter of choice. Today’s #UNGA81 discussion highlighted the value of social dialogue, strong national policies and international cooperation in putting #decentwork at the centre of that change. #C193
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At #UNGA81, @ilo & co-Chairs of Group of Friends 4 #DecentWork @BelgiumUN @Morocco_UN w/ @EUatUN @FinlandUN & @UNESCO brought govts, workers & employers to discuss the #platformeconomy. Convention No. 193 offers a path to make decent work a reality for platform workers everywhere
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An interactive event was held at the @ilo as part of the process to appoint the Organization’s next Director-General.
The dialogues provided an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates
🔄Watch the replay of the event here: ow.ly/s7Hh50ZRmGs
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At #WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the ILO is highlighting how inclusive, responsive skills systems can advance decent work and social justice, while helping workers and enterprises navigate digital, green and economic transformation. shorturl.at/Y1dWd
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Global Coalition for #SocialJustice partners step up action to turn international commitments into results.
The Forum emphasized the Coalition partners’ activities, particularly their contribution to the implementation of the Doha Political Declaration ➡️ ow.ly/JHHi50ZQsG3
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In space, every resource counts.
Water, air and equipment must be recovered, reused and repaired wherever possible.
What can this teach us about the circular economy on Earth, and the future of work?
Listen to the new ILO Future of Work podcast: ow.ly/xPUt50ZP3wS
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“I am starting over, one repair at a time.”
After seeking safety in Egypt, Alhassan Ali used his mobile phone repair skills to rebuild his life and support his family.
Read his story: ow.ly/B6h350ZP44c
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#WorldSkills and the International Labour Organization (@ILO) declared their continued commitment to advance skills excellence together during a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at #WorldSkillsConference2026 in Shanghai. 🇨🇳
Learn more: worldskills.org/media/news/w…
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The @ilo signs first public-private partnership agreements to advance inclusive wage-setting processes.
Read more: ow.ly/gipV50ZQV8t
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2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the @ILO Maritime Labour Convention. It has helped improve seafarers’ working & living conditions worldwide & strengthened fair competition at sea.
On #WorldMaritimeDay, let’s ensure that seafarers’ rights are effectively enforced & protected.
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Without seafarers, the world would stop.
On World Maritime Day, we recognize the people who keep global trade moving — and the Maritime Labour Convention, which helps protect their living and working conditions at sea.
#WorldMaritimeDay
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How can the rapidly evolving platform economy contribute to decent work, productivity and inclusive economic development?
At #UNGA81, join a discussion on platform work, technological change and @ilo Convention No. 193.
📺ow.ly/JmaL50ZNphi
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At #UNGA81 event organized by @NorwayUN @SAMissionNY @SpainUN & Brazil, @ilo Chief Economist Sangheon Lee stressed that tackling #inequality means acting at its source! This means #DecentWork, #livingwages & strong #labourmarket institutions, alongside inclusive #socialprotection
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How can skills systems better respond to current and future labour market demands?
A new @ilo publication looks at next-generation sector skills bodies and their role in supporting productivity, innovation, decent work and social justice.
➡️ow.ly/vzps50ZQrH1 #WSC2026
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🔴 Now live!
Watch the public interactive event with the candidates for the position of @ilo Director-General, as part of the process to appoint the Organization's Director-General.
📅 23 September
🕛 13:00 CEST
📺 ow.ly/vGEn50ZOIaq
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The workplace is emerging as an important entry point for improving workers’ financial health.
At #UNGA81, join a discussion on responsible workplace financial services, worker protection and stronger business performance.
📺ow.ly/Qb4C50ZNpBR
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Watch the public interactive event with the candidates for the position of @ilo Director-General, as part of the process to appoint the Organization's Director-General.
📅 23 September
🕛 13:00 CEST
📺 ow.ly/vGEn50ZOIaq
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How can the rapidly evolving platform economy contribute to decent work, productivity and inclusive economic development?
At #UNGA81, join a discussion on platform work, technological change and @ilo Convention No. 193.
📺ow.ly/JmaL50ZNphi
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