International Labour Organization

Sexual harassment is unacceptable anywhere in the world of work. Period. Millions of workers worldwide continue to face violence and harassment, with their safety, dignity, and fundamental human rights under constant threat. This demands immediate, collective action. ILO Convention 190 offers a powerful, comprehensive framework to eliminate workplace violence globally. It's more than a policy - it's a transformative strategy for creating safe, respectful work environments that protect every worker's fundamental right to dignity. Now is the time to move from awareness to action. We must: 🔹Recognize the challenge 🔹Implement robust prevention strategies 🔹Support survivors 🔹Hold perpetrators accountable No more silence. No more excuses. ✊ Join the global movement: #NoExcuse #RatifyC190 #16Days

"There's #NoExcuse for violence & harassment against women and girls. It must be eliminated. I urge all countries to ratify ILO Convention 190 on Violence & Harassment and invest in safe & respectful workplaces. It's a moral imperative and smart investment!" — A message from Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO, on the occasion of the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. #16Days #RatifyC190

#COP29 may be over, but the journey toward a #JustTransition continues! You can still catch all the events held at the joint ILO/EU Employment & Skills Transition Pavilion and explore the discussions on sustainable and fair climate action. 📺🔁Watch here: https://ow.ly/ruaH50U6Moi

📸 Photo highlights from the second week of events at the Just Transition Pavilion at COP29 Azerbaijan. Topics of discussion and knowledge sharing included: ▫️The role of social protection in the Global Goal on Adaptation ▫️Initiatives to promote green jobs, sustainable enterprise development and circular economy approaches for a just transition and decent work in the labour market ▫️Collaboration on sustainable financing, just transition finance, biodiversity, sustainable development and green economy #COP29 #GreenEconomy #JustTransition #SustainableDevelopment

Human development is at the heart of climate action and just transition. During Human Development Day at COP29 Azerbaijan, Mia Seppo led the ILO delegation in High-Level events to highlight the need for integration of skills in climate policies and early investment in skills development. A major outcome of these events: representatives of international organisations, multilateral development banks, and international climate and environmental funds endorsed the Baku Initiative on Human Development for Climate Resilience and issued a joint statement. The Baku Initiative seeks to enhance cooperation between these organisations and bridge global efforts to address climate change impacts on human development and facilitate climate finance and embedding human centered approach to climate resilience strategies.   For more details: https://lnkd.in/eWRnEDkf

🌍 Reflecting on Human Development Day: A Focus on People-Centered Climate Action 🌱 On Human Development Day (November 18) at COP29, the International Labour Organization (ILO) joined forces with UNICEF, UNESCO, World Health Organization, and the COP29 Azerbaijan Presidency to shape the transformative Baku Initiative on Human Development for Climate Resilience. This collaboration resulted in a joint statement endorsing the Baku Guiding Principles, backed by a diverse group of key global partners, including: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), IOM - UN Migration, The Global Fund, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Green Climate Fund (GCF), Adaptation Fund, UN Women and the UNIDO. 📄 Read the full joint statement here: https://buff.ly/48YoMIO The day highlighted the critical need to place human development at the core of climate action, with a particular focus on children and youth. The ILO actively contributed to two key events: - Morning High-Level Meeting: Addressing intersectoral synergies across education, health, social protection, skills, and jobs. - Afternoon Roundtable: Supporting Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in hosting a high-level tripartite discussion on green jobs and skills. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Scale up investments to accelerate green transitions. 2️⃣ Align policies for cohesive and impactful outcomes. 3️⃣ Focus on future skills needs and foster global collaboration through the exchange of good practices. Together, we’re advancing just transitions and creating sustainable opportunities for a resilient future. 🌟 Mia Seppo Olga Strietska-Ilina Photo credits: COP29 organizing committee #GreenJobs #SkillsForClimateAction #JustTransition #HumanDevelopment #COP29

🌏Climate action must place human development at its heart. Climate policies should prioritize human development by focusing on education, skills, health, jobs, and social protection, with particular attention to the needs of children and youth. Intended to inspire and influence necessary actions, the Baku Guiding Principles on Human Development for Climate Resilience were announced at a #COP29 High-level Meeting, followed by thematic roundtables. Explore the 12 Guiding Principles and read more: https://lnkd.in/eWRnEDkf Co-organizers: COP29 Azerbaijan Asian Development Bank (ADB) Green Climate Fund UNESCO UNICEF World Health Organization International Labour Organization

A #JustTransition is essential for tackling climate change and protecting workers. #COP29 Discover 5️⃣key ways we can make it a reality. 👇

Human development is central to effective climate action. Healthier, more resilient, and better-educated populations are key to addressing climate change and adapting to its impacts. During #COP29’s Human Development Day, international partners, including World Health Organization UNIDO UNDP UNESCO IOM - UN Migration International Labour Organization UNICEF UN Women Adaptation Fund and Asian Development Bank (ADB) among others, released a joint statement endorsing the Baku Initiative on Human Development for Climate Resilience, marking a pivotal step in ensuring these interconnected issues are supported by robust financing and comprehensive policy approaches. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWRnEDkf #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan #ClimateAction

As part of our Partnership for Workers’ Rights, we are proud to announce the award of $5 million to the International Labour Organization to address child and forced labor and improve working conditions in select supply chains in Brazil, as well as other Latin American countries and the Caribbean. ILAB’s Mark Mittelhauser was on hand with representatives from the ILO and Brazil’s Ministry of Labour and Employment to launch the project on the margins of the #G20 Leaders’ Summit. This fruitful collaboration is helping foster decent work in global supply chains and improve workers' lives worldwide. https://bit.ly/4fQiUUd #Partners4WorkerRights