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Reminder on ILO’s Global Coalition for Social Justice

Update to IOE’s recent communication on this important ILO global initiative.

IOE New York Office Overview of 2023 Activities and Peek into 2024 Plans

The IOE office in New York shares a snapshot of its activities in 2023 and presents a short overview of 2024 plans.

Latest IOE Update on OSH Developments

IOE continues to lead business delegations to international gatherings on occupational safety and health.

Insights and Highlights from IOE's Participation at COP28

IOE concludes COP28 with milestones achieved and strengthened connections within its membership.

Meet the start-up Finalists: IOE's 4th Migration Challenge

Countdown begins for the live finale of the Migration Challenge competition at the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD 2024) in…

Contribute to the Voluntary National Review @ the 2024 HLPF

IOE encourages members located in countries scheduled to present VNRs to engage in the preparation process to bring the business voice to the UN…

Global employers’ community marks 75th anniversary Universal Declaration of Human Rights

IOE and its network of over 150 independent employers’ organisations celebrate this milestone by pledging to increase efforts to advance respect…

IOE – ITUC Joint Statement on Just Transition Negotiations at COP28

Employer organisations and trade unions at the United Nations climate negotiations are speaking with one voice today to address COP28 Parties.

UPDATE: 7th African Social Partners’ Summit

Summit date and location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 7-8 February 2024.

2023 IOE International Elimination of Child Labour Changemaker Award Winner

The Central American Sugar Association is the winner of this year's IOE Changemaker competition for their Annual Campaign for the Prevention…

IOE Champions Business Engagement at the UN Annual Forum on Business and Human Rights

Three days of extensive debates on Human Rights ended in Geneva with strong participation and commitment from the business sector through IOE,…

Join the ILO's Global Coalition for Social Justice

IOE is reaching out to interested members and partners to take part in the ILO Global Coalition for Social Justice.

IOE Pavilion @ COP28

IOE will be actively participating in COP28 by hosting a pavilion and coordinating a series of events in Dubai from November 30 to December 12,…

New IOE Publication on Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work

IOE releases new guidelines for employers on steps to promote good mental health at work.

ILO Jobs: new vacancy announced

Staff from employer organisations and IOE partner companies are encouraged to consider a career at the ILO.

Employers Persist in Advocating for Social Dialogue to Define the Scope of the Right to Strike

While reaffirming their acknowledgment of the right to strike and expressing their commitment to ongoing dialogue, Employers at the ILO were…

ILO Jobs: new vacancies announced

Staff from employer organisations and IOE partner companies are encouraged to consider a career at the ILO.

IOE 2023 Global Young Professionals Academy Wraps Up!

Talented young employer professionals from 23 IOE member organisations successfully completed the 2023 session of the Academy.

Now Available: Joint Business Position on the Binding Treaty Process

Please read the consolidated joint business position on the new 4th draft treaty for next week’s 9th session of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental…

Out Now: Collection of Employers' Just Transition Planning Experiences

Read this new publication for an overview of IOE members' and partners' experiences with climate action and just transition policies.

IOE Amplifies Employers' Global Perspective in Crucial EU Dialogues

During the European Union Policy Forum on Development global meeting held from September 27 to 29, IOE, in collaboration with employer…

Register to join the business delegation to the Global Forum on Migration and Development Summit

Join the IOE and the Business Advisory Group on Migration's business delegation to the Summit from 22 - 25 January 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

IOE Europe and Central Asia regional meeting wraps up

Over 40 representatives from employers' organisations convened with IOE and ILO officials for a comprehensive discussion on regional challenges…

Key Outcomes from IOE’s Asia Employers Summit

Over 30 delegates representing 25 employers and business organisations from across Asia and the Pacific region gathered to tackle pressing…

IOE and Seedstars Launch the Fourth Migration Challenge

The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) partners with Seedstars to identify 10 innovative tech solutions supporting labour migration…

Latest Business and Human Rights Newsletter Now Available

Do not miss the new edition of IOE’s Business and Human Rights Newsletter.

IOE Leads Delegation to African Union Business and Human Rights Summit

IOE wraps a productive week at the African Business and Human Rights Forum that took place from 5-7 September.

IOE joins Africa Singapore Business Forum 2023

Hosted by Enterprise Singapore, the Africa Singapore Business Forum 2023, a three-day event spanning from 29-31 August, brought together…

IOE at the UN General Assembly

The 78th session of the UN General Assembly opens today with the High-Level General Debate to commence on Tuesday, 19 September 2023.

Deadline Extended to Enter the International Elimination of Child Labour Changemaker Award

Entries for the International Elimination of Child Labour Changemaker Award will be accepted until 13 October 2023.

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