Laura Thompson

Assistant Director General for External & Corporate Relations of ILO, Former Deputy Director General of IOM, former Ambassador of Costa Rica to UN in Geneva

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

Pleased to deliver @ILO's statement to #FFD4 in Sevilla

Financing for development must serve people. That starts with ensuring the foundations of inclusive economies: decent work, social protection, rights and resilient institutions that give meaning to the social contract

[Global Citizen Impact @GlblCtznImpact]

@Jayati1609, @DaoudaSembene, @IFADPresident, and @alexanderdecroo join @LThompsonC on stage at #GlobalCitizenNOW: Sevilla to explore how development cooperation must evolve to stay effective, equitable, and responsive. #FFD4

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

Pleased to be joining #GlobalCitizenNOW in Sevilla on 29 June, ahead of @UN's Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4).

I'll moderate an important discussion on the future of development cooperation.

Find out more: https://t.co/Vhx55nVf4r

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

Honoured to be #BRICS #LEMM2025 discussing AI & just transition for the future of work. #ILO stands ready to support BRICS members through #Southsouthcooperation & multilateral efforts to advance #Socialjustice and promote #Decentwork
#AI #Justtransition #Sustainability

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

Social justice is about building a more prosperous and productive world where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background.
The @ILO's Global Coalition for Social Justice unites efforts to make this vision a reality.
#SocialJusticeDay

[Gilbert F. Houngbo @GilbertFHoungbo]

#SocialJustice is more than an ideal. It is the foundation of resilient and peaceful societies.

Achieving it requires collective action across the full range of policy areas.

On #SocialJusticeDay let's recommit to building a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

[SwitzerlandUN @swiss_un]

Social justice is not just an aspiration but a necessity for a sustainable, equitable future.

At today's UN Youth Delegates Event at the🇨🇭Mission, experts & young leaders discussed advancing #SocialJustice within the #SDG framework - highlighting youth's power to drive change.

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

@swiss_un @felipepaullier @ilo @YouthDelegates @UNYouthAffairs Very happy to have participated in this event & advocated for youth participation in the Global Coalition for Social Justice! Young people have a key role in strengthening the social dimension of sustainable development and ensuring we don’t leave anyone behind! #SocialJustice

[Gilbert F. Houngbo @GilbertFHoungbo]

The new @ILO Observatory on Artificial Intelligence & Work in the Digital Economy aims to be the leading knowledge hub on the world of work dimensions of #AI.

Its launch is timely and supports follow up to the Global Digital Compact, agreed this week at the Summit of the Future.

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

Great to hear US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, reaffirm US commitment to @ILO Fair Recruitment Initiative at the US Govt Ministerial on the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration & Protection.

ILO will host an event with US Government on advancing fair recruitment practices

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

At UNGA, I joined leaders from across the Americas to drive forward our collective efforts to respond to irregular migration and forced displacement. Together, we can address the unprecedented level of migration in our hemisphere and advance the goals of the LA Declaration.

[Adam Bowers @AdamBowers7]

Access to #decentwork is critical in helping refugee youth realise their true potential, to rise above their circumstances and to become change makers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, says @ilo ADG @LThompsonC at Summit of the Future side event on young refugees.

[UNICEF Education @UNICEFEducation]

Powerhouse evening with young refugee leaders 📢

It’s time to make change now!

Inspiring #UNGA event co-sponsored by @DutchMFA @Denmark_UN @CompactYouth @DRC_ngo @warchild @GRYN_NETWORK @wrcommission @RefugeeSRI @StudentRefugee @ILO @save_children @Refugees @UNICEF @UNFPA!

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

Honored to join #UNICEF in Proven Solutions for Children event showcasing policy solutions to accelerate #SDGs implementation and ensure children worldwide enjoy social justice, access to education, health and social protection

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

Fantastic to end the first week of the @ILO Governing Body and celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with our female GB members!

Representatives of governments, employers and workers from our Member States, making a vital contribution to the pursuit of #SocialJustice for all!

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

Every woman and girl should have the opportunity to reach her full potential, without discrimination.

Gender equality is not only a moral imperative but also economically sounded. We must #InvestInWomen.

There is no #SocialJustice without gender equality.

#IWD24

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

Looking forward to working with IMF to collaborate in the Global Coalition for Social Justice on issues of common interest

[Kristalina Georgieva @KGeorgieva]

Productive meeting with @ilo Director General @GilbertFHoungbo. We discussed our recent successful collaboration on issues ranging from social protection and the impact of AI on labor markets, to how the IMF can best engage with the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

[UN Environment Programme New York @UNEP_NYO]

☀️ #SocialJusticeDay reminds us of the need to build fairer, more equitable societies.
🤝It requires international collaboration across economic, social & environmental dimensions in promoting social justice through multilateralism.
Learn more: https://t.co/qVMYZoGuiv

[Louis C. Ntsay @NtsayC]

From the 3 pillars of development of Madagascar dedicated to human capital, economic transformation and governance, Social Justice is the main goal targeted. Today, let’s promote together social justice!
#SocialJusticeDay

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

@ituc @ilo @luc_triangle Delighted to have @ITUC as a member of the Global Coalition for Social Justice and looking forward to working with you to advance the rights of workers across our collaborative work.

[Laura Thompson @LThompsonC]

@UNHABITAT We are happy to welcome @UNHABITAT to the Global Coalition for Social Justice and look forward to working together to advancing human rights, equality and resilience on the ground. #SocialJusticeDay