International Labour Organization

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Advancing social justice, promoting decent work, since 1919.
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[International Labour Organization @ilo]

Historic moment at the International Labour Conference.

ILO Member States have adopted a new Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy.

The first international labour standard for a rapidly evolving area of the world of work. #ILC2026

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

The Honourable Minister Colin Jordan addressed the closing session of #ILC2026 following the adoption of the new ILO Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy.

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

Domestic work is real work.

Yet, millions of domestic workers still lack labour rights, social protection and decent conditions.

#RatifyC189

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

No matter your time zone, you can catch up on #ILC2026 online.

All Conference events are available to watch again, and selected segments can be downloaded from the recordings.

📺 Watch from wherever you are: https://t.co/anD9F1HfkD

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

International Labour Conference ends with adoption of the first Convention on decent work in the platform economy

🗞️Read more: https://t.co/QqXgoEU9x8 #ILC2026

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

15 years ago, ILO Convention No. 189 recognized domestic work as real work.

Yet millions of domestic workers still lack labour rights, social protection and decent conditions.

Learn more: https://t.co/8OwRNIzCOv #RatifyC189

[ILO Nepal @ILO_Nepal]

15 years ago, ILO Convention No. 189 recognized domestic work as real work.

Yet millions of domestic workers still lack labour rights, social protection and decent conditions.

It’s time to #RatifyC189 and ensure rights don’t stop at the door.

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

Fifteen years after the ILO Convention No. 189 recognized domestic work as real work, what has changed for domestic workers?

At the International Labour Conference, delegates reflected on progress made and the work still ahead.

#ILC2026 #RatifyC189

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Care cannot thrive without workers' rights.

Domestic workers sustain households, economies and societies worldwide, but their work remains undervalued and invisible in many countries.

Domestic work is real work. #RatifyC189

[United Nations @UN]

Tuesday is #DomesticWorkersDay.

Every day, 75+ million domestic workers help households meet essential care needs.

Yet, the majority of them lack access to social protection.

More from @ilo: https://t.co/Ybnje05acB

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

Without stronger protection, domestic workers face rising risks of informality, forced labour, child labour, discrimination, violence and harassment.

Ending abuse starts with extending rights and protections. #RatifyC189

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

Domestic work is real work.

Yet, millions of domestic workers still lack labour rights, social protection and decent conditions.

#RatifyC189

[Gilbert F. Houngbo @GilbertFHoungbo]

Domestic workers provide essential care and services that support households, communities and economies.

Yet millions still lack rights, protections and dignity.

The @ILO Domestic Workers Convention has advanced decent work for 15 years. I urge all countries to #RatifyC189.

[ILO action to End Child Labour @ILO_Childlabour]

Missed the @ILO side event at #ILC2026“Red Card to Child Labour: From Marrakech to Action”?

Watch the event and hear the call for action.

📹: https://t.co/VN9kCavfGt

#EndChildLabour

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

Since 1926, the @‌ilo’s supervisory system has helped transform international labour standards into concrete progress for workers, employers and societies worldwide.

Learn more: https://t.co/VE4gy4jw2J #ILOsupervision100

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

No matter your time zone, you can catch up on #ILC2026 online.

All Conference events are available to watch again, and selected segments can be downloaded from the recordings.

📺 Watch from wherever you are: https://t.co/anD9F1HfkD

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

The International Labour Conference has adopted a new Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy.

This first international labour standard on the platform economy marks an important step in addressing a rapidly evolving area of the world of work.

#ILC2026

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

An estimated 61% of child labour occurs in agriculture.

Investing in rural services, education, social protection and decent work is crucial for reducing child labour risks and supporting families in rural communities. #EndChildLabour

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

History is being made at the International Labour Conference: ILO Member States are adopting a new international labour standard on the platform economy.

What could it mean for workers and businesses worldwide?

Delegates at the heart of the negotiations explain. #ILC2026

[Gilbert F. Houngbo @GilbertFHoungbo]

Uruguay has ratified the 1986 Amendment to the @ILO Constitution, an important step towards a more representative Governing Body.

The Amendment aims to better reflect the geographic, economic & social diversity of ILO’s constituents in the composition of its governing structure.

[Gilbert F. Houngbo @GilbertFHoungbo]

Pleased to welcome Ambassador Matthew Wilson, Permanent Representative of Barbados to the UN in Geneva, as new Chairperson of the @ILO Governing Body.

Thank you Anousheh Karvar, Government delegate of France, for your highly appreciated stewardship in the role for the last year.