A group of African-led trade unions has urged the U.N.-backed International Labor Organization to create its highest-level ...

The Director General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Gilbert Houngbo admitted on Monday that the time has come ...

FILE - Gilbert Houngbo, Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), addresses the media during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael ...

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is cutting 225 jobs due to reduced U.S. funding under President Trump.

Former Togolese prime minister Gilbert Houngbo said he was proud to become the first African to head the UN's labour agency upon receiving its ceremonial keys on Friday. Houngbo starts his term as ...

GENEVA (AP) — The head of the United Nations labor agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host, and ...

“It reflects a shared commitment to advancing labor policies that are aligned with international standards and national priorities,” said ILO director general Gilbert Houngbo, the former prime ...

International Labour Organization director general Gilbert Houngbo spoke of “very constructive” bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia on Thursday at a briefing ahead of attending the annual ...

Still, the ILO’s Houngbo said the updated Saudi working accord would “expand protections for vulnerable workers.” “Our renewed partnership with the ILO underscores Saudi Arabia’s ...