All Publications
29th January 2019
Work for a brighter future This landmark report by the ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work examines how to achieve a better future of work for all at a time of unprecedented change and exceptional challenges in […]
11th December 2018
Shaping the Future of Work: A reflection of the COMECE Social Affairs Commission Shaping the digital as well as the ecological transformation of our economy will be a common challenge for European politics. Both trends will transform the world […]
14th November 2018
Rethinking Labour: Ethical Reflections on the Future of Work The future of work is one of the biggest challenges of our century and an important topic in the Catholic Social Teaching. As Pope Francis stated, “work is more than […]
25th September 2018
Ecological transformation: let’s get down to work! “What is the future of work in the context of the ecological transition?” The ecological transition can be perceived as a tremendous opportunity to reinvent what we know as “work” in line with […]
30th August 2018
Engaging in the 2030 Agenda through the lens of Laudato Si This document has been developed through a collaborative effort of the following organizations: AMECEA, CAFOD (Caritas England and Wales), Caritas Africa, Caritas Australia, Caritas Denmark, Caritas Española, Caritas Europa, […]
16th April 2018
Summary of the Statement of Commitment and Action The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, the International Labour Organization (ILO), Caritas Internationalis, and the Catholic-inspired organisations working group on decent work, and other religious organisations convened in Rome […]
24th January 2018
Foreword Almost one hundred years ago, in the wake of World War I, the International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded to achieve social justice in the pursuit of universal and lasting peace. The quest for workers’ well-being: physical, […]
18th January 2018
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS ACCREDITED TO THE HOLY SEE FOR THE TRADITIONAL EXCHANGE OF NEW YEAR GREETINGS Given in the Vatican State on 8 January 2018.
13th October 2017
Foreword This report presents a short summary of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO’s) Global Dialogue on “The Future of Work We Want”, which brought together leading economists, academics and representatives from governments and social partners (employers’ and workers’ […]
13th October 2017
Decent Work is not just a Goal – It is a Driver of Sustainable Development More people in decent jobs means stronger and more inclusive economic growth. Improved growth means more resources to create decent jobs. It is […]
13th October 2017
Preamble This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We recognize that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is […]
12th October 2017
ENCYCLICAL LETTER LAUDATO SÌ OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME Given in Rome at Saint Peter’s on 24 May, the Solemnity of Pentecost, in the year 2015.