Message by Juan Somavia, Director-General of the International Labour Office on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Geneva, 8 March 2010On this International Women’s Day, the ILO joins the rest of the UN system in its call for equal rights and equal opportunities for all. Today we highlight what is working for working women. Fifteen years ago, the ILO addressed the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing with the theme “All women are working women!” Since then, gender equality in the world of work has progressed through national policies and legislative frameworks. (March 2010) Read more |
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International Women’s Day 2010 - More women choosing to work, but gender equality remains a long way off
GENEVA (ILO News) – Despite signs of progress in gender equality over the past 15 years, there is still a significant gap between women and men in terms of job opportunities and quality of employment, according to a new report by the International Labour Office (ILO). The report, entitled “ Women in labour markets: Measuring progress and identifying challenges”, says that more than a decade after the 4th World Conference on Women in Beijing adopted an ambitious global platform for action on gender equality and women’s empowerment, gender biases remain deeply embedded in society and the labour market. (5 March 2010) |
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 ILO honours internationally-acclaimed recording artist Shakira for her work promoting social justice
GENEVA (ILO News) – Internationally-acclaimed recording artist and humanitarian Shakira was honoured today by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for her work promoting the advancement of children and youth around the world. “You’ve always understood that social, economic and environmental policies and action must work together to create sustainable change,” Shakira told ILO Director-General Juan Somavia and hundreds of ILO staff, members of the diplomatic community and high-level representatives from UN organizations at a special ceremony. “It’s not too late to keep our promise to our children, but we must act now. Together, we can make education and decent work for all a reality.” (4 March 2010)
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OECS Directors of Statistics agree to implement harmonized labour force survey with ILO and UNECLAC support
PORT OF SPAIN (ILO News) - Directors of Statistics of the countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States have committed to implementing a harmonized Labour Force Survey by 2012. This was the decision taken at the meeting of OECS Directors of Statistics held from 3-4 February 2010 at the Coyaba Beach Resort, Grenada. Three countries will however pilot the harmonized Labour Force Survey (LFS) in 2010 - Dominica, Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines while Antigua and Barbuda still have to make a final decision. This will allow the OECS sub-region to start the LFS as a regular survey from 2012, the year following the Population Census in most of these countries. (19 February 2010)
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World Day of Social Justice 2010 "Voices on Social Justice" Campaign Launched by the ILO
Geneva (ILO News) -- The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a new global campaign Voices on Social Justice, to provide a global platform for perspectives on social justice today and how it might be achieved particularly through the world of work. The campaign is part of global events marking the second World Day for Social Justice on 20 February, and will bring together in one place diverse voices and views from around the world on the meaning of social justice, especially in times of global economic crisis. “The current economic and jobs crisis has made our continuing struggle for social justice harder and even more urgent,” said ILO Director-General Juan Somavia. “It is vital that we raise our voices to promote a fairer society. This forum provides an opportunity to do exactly that.” (18 February 2010)
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ILO Director-General welcomes Business Leaders’ Declaration on International Trade and Economic Recovery at Davos
GENEVA (ILO news) – ILO Director-General Juan Somavia welcomed a statement adopted by the International Business Council (IBC) of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Mr. Somavia underlined the statement's call for "a focus on a jobs-led recovery. Increasing trade flows will be crucial. We must reinforce the role of international trade as an engine for growth and development. The benefits will be even greater when coordinated with coherent employment and social policies”. (8 February 2010) |
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