ILO Director-General @‌GilbertFHoungbo opened #ILC2026 by highlighting that a human-centred approach is essential to ensure technological progress advances #DecentWork and #SocialJustice.

Today is the day. #ILC2026 begins in #Geneva. From 1–12 June, governments, workers and employers from around the world come together for the International Labour Conference. What will they discuss? Here are some key issues to watch. 🧵👇

#ILC2026 is almost here. From platform economy to gender equality and social dialogue, the Conference will address key issues shaping the world of work. ILO Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo shares what to expect.

Not playing. Not learning. Working. That is the reality for nearly 138 million children. Join the challenge and show the red card. #EndChildLabour ✋🟥

The report of the ILO Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo to #ILC2026 underscores that a human-centred approach is essential to ensure that technological progress advances #DecentWork and #SocialJustice. Read more: https://ow.ly/WYxf50Z3bRS

Progress has been made on gender equality in the world of work. Yet gains remain modest and uneven across countries and regions. At the 114th International Labour Conference, the discussion will take stock of progress and barriers and examine what is needed to accelerate structural change. #ILC2026

What is social dialogue, and why does it matter? In a changing world of work, it can help governments, employers and workers shape solutions together. At #ILC2026, the discussion will focus on making it more effective and impactful.

Accelerated action on gender equality is needed to achieve a sustainable economy for the well-being of all. Follow #ILC2026 for more about the discussion on gender equality in the world of work.

Many people today use digital platforms on a daily basis — whether for booking transport, ordering food, accessing services like domestic work, or online tutoring. At #ILC2026, the standard-setting discussion on decent work in the platform economy will continue. Stay tuned! 📲

#ILC2026 is coming. What happens when governments, workers and employers from around the world come together to discuss the future of work? Follow us from 1–12 June: https://ow.ly/khkv50Z33g1

Meet Hawa Ali Mohamed, a mother of five from Baidoa, Somalia 🇸🇴. With support from a market renovation and training project, she strengthened her business skills and now runs her tea stall independently. 🍵🏪 Read Hawa’s story: https://ow.ly/bUGP50Z2ITC

⏳ The countdown to the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference is on. From 1–12 June, governments, employers and workers will meet in Geneva to discuss key issues shaping the world of work. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming. 👀 Follow #ILC2026

The Middle East crisis is increasingly affecting jobs, working conditions & incomes far beyond the region, as higher energy costs, disrupted transport routes, supply chain pressure, weaker tourism & migration constraints weigh on global labour markets. ow.ly/SSIY50Z07j2

People keep learning long after they leave formal education. They build skills at work, in families, in communities and through everyday life. The challenge is that support for that learning is still too fragmented and too uneven. Read more: https://ow.ly/py1s50YUsl4

Decent work must be for all workers, everywhere. Yet almost 58% of workers worldwide are in informal employment. Addressing informality is essential to advancing social justice and #SDG8. 🗨️Read our new blog: https://ow.ly/g0Aa50YXxq2

Green transitions can create new jobs and new opportunities. But better outcomes are not automatic. Skills matter, and so do the wider choices that shape fairness and job quality. Read more: https://ow.ly/kfuU50YUsBb

While AI skills and green tasks are in demand, better jobs are not built on one skill alone. New ILO report shows that rounded skill bundles matter: cognitive, socio-emotional and manual skills often work best in combination. Read more: https://ow.ly/sEzC50YUSTM

Work is changing fast & skill demands are changing with it. People are navigating AI, climate change & demographic shifts all at once. Lifelong learning cannot be treated as optional. It must work for everyone. https://www.ilo.org/resource/news/lifelong-learning-must-become-strategic-policy-priority

Labour rights work 24/7. So you don't have to. #LabourDay #MayDay

🧵 Gjergj Leqejza, a textile entrepreneur in Albania, shows that putting workers at the centre drives productivity and better wages. Discover how his approach transforms businesses and strengthens communities: ow.ly/6jQ350YSjfG

👀 The biggest international conference on the world of work is coming. From 1–12 June, governments, workers and employers will meet in Geneva for #ILC2026 to discuss key issues shaping the future of work. More info: https://ow.ly/wUBW50YRJPL#ILC2026#ILC2026

840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work. On #SafeDay, listen to the new ILO podcast and hear why improving the way work is designed, organized and managed is essential for safer and healthier workplaces. 🎧 https://ow.ly/tV1h50YQUzN

Work can bring purpose, stability and connection. It can also put health and well-being at risk. The difference often lies in how work is designed, organized and managed. What makes a workplace feel healthy to you? New ILO report: https://ow.ly/Tghm50YLtMP #SafeDay

More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks. These work-related psychosocial risks are mainly associated with cardiovascular diseases & mental disorders, including suicide. New ILO report explains: https://ow.ly/sGSP50YLvMB #SafeDay

Work can lift people up — or wear them down. The way jobs are designed, managed and organized shapes health, well-being and performance. What would make work healthier where you are? New ILO report: https://ow.ly/qNCn50YLsq3

How’s work, really? 🤔 Work can bring purpose, stability & connection. It can also put health and well-being at risk. The difference often lies in how work is designed, organized and managed. 🔴 New ILO report: https://ow.ly/Nilg50YLsp4 #SafeDay

A healthy planet and #DecentWork go hand in hand. On #EarthDay, let’s renew our commitment to a #JustTransition that protects people, livelihoods and the future of our planet. 🌍

Work is not only about tasks — it’s about how work is designed and experienced. 📌For #SafeDay, join the conversation on building healthier psychosocial working environments: https://ow.ly/PX1H50YIKeF

Can companies stay competitive without leaving workers behind? In Thailand’s auto industry, electric vehicles and automation are reshaping jobs and skills. Our new Future of Work podcast explores how dialogue can support a just transition: 🎧 https://ow.ly/7M7i50YKhwh

No #JustTransition without social protection for all. New ILO brief on extending protection to migrant workers, refugees and other displaced persons in the context of #ClimateChange: https://ow.ly/EiGn50YKlhg

This week at the ILO a technical meeting explores how AI is reshaping manufacturing with a focus on the opportunities and challenges for the promotion of decent work, productivity & a just transition. https://ow.ly/ZyC750YI3Yx

⏰ Your daily reminder!

Violence and harassment in the world of work stop here❗ 6 years since its adoption, ILO Convention No. 190 has reached 50 ratifications, the fastest-ratified ILO convention of the past decade. It’s time for every country to #RatifyC190.

Gender pay gaps ❌ Equal pay ✅ Work of equal value deserves equal pay — everywhere, for everyone.

⚠️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

Work is full of challenges. Staying safe shouldn't be one of them. #WorldHealthDay

Every worker has the right to a safe and healthy working environment. Yet millions still face unsafe conditions that can lead to injury, illness or death. Safety and health at work are essential to #DecentWork, #SocialJustice and sustainable development.

Women’s entrepreneurship is crucial for social and economic development, and represents a powerful pathway to advance gender equality in the world of work. 👩‍💻👩‍🎨👩‍🚀👩‍⚕️👩‍🍳👩‍🏫👩‍🔧👩‍🔬👩‍⚖️👩‍🌾👩‍✈️👩‍🚒👮‍♀️

🗞️ News in! ILO and Nestlé launch a two-year project to promote fair recruitment and labour rights in coffee supply chains across Brazil 🇧🇷, Colombia 🇨🇴, and Mexico 🇲🇽. Read more: https://ow.ly/RmjM50YB3HF

Supply chains shape millions of jobs – and the opportunity to advance decent work worldwide. That’s why the ILO is bringing its strategy on decent work in supply chains to life – creating real impact on the ground. 👉 https://ow.ly/u4Lb50YB7rW

Fairness at work is EVERYONE'S right. 🔄 Repost if you agree!

3️⃣ times a year, representatives of governments, employers, and workers come together for the ILO Governing Body to discuss world of work challenges and priority actions to help advance #DecentWork and #SocialJustice. 📸 See more from this session: https://ow.ly/bOOJ50YzJ9K

Education opens doors, yet 1 in 5 young people are not in employment, education or training. Explore the latest evidence and what it means for youth prospects in Employment and Social Trends 2026 ➡️ ilo.org/est2026

Dignity, security, respect—every worker deserves them. No exceptions. The ILO works for #DecentWork because human rights should not be compromised.

Modern slavery still exists in every region of the world. In 2021, an estimated 50 million people were living in modern slavery, including 27.6 million in forced labour. We must strengthen action to end exploitation and ensure dignity and #DecentWork for all. #RememberSlavery

Social security and health are fundamental human rights. Yet even where laws guarantee equal access to healthcare, labour market inequalities mean women don’t benefit equally in practice. 📖 A new ILO brief explains: https://ow.ly/zxRZ50Yo1Vn

#DecentWork is more than just a job—it's about respect, fairness, and empowerment. Let's create workplaces that prioritize workers' rights, equal opportunities, and inclusive growth. 🤝Together, we can build a future with #SocialJustice for all.

Today is the International Day of Happiness! 😊 What do you love most about your job? Share in the comments! ✍️ #HappinessDay

Over 100 million people have benefited from improved social protection coverage through @ilo's support. Behind these numbers are real lives changed, people better able to retire with dignity, access healthcare & support their families in times of crisis. https://ow.ly/wWbc50Yws5B

#DecentWork is more than just a job—it's about respect, fairness, and empowerment. Let's create workplaces that prioritize workers' rights, equal opportunities, and inclusive growth. 🤝Together, we can build a future with #SocialJustice for all.