Gilbert F. Houngbo
Gilbert F. Houngbo is the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), where he advocates for labor rights and addresses the impact of technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, on workers globally. At the recent AI summit in Paris, he expressed concerns regarding job displacement and the potential for new jobs created by AI to be lower-paid and less secure.
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Gilbert F. Houngbo, the Director-General of the ILO, stated that while the world has undeniably progressed, millions of people remain excluded from opportunities and dignity in work.
El 1% superior de la población mundial posee el 20% de los ingresos y el 38% de la riqueza
Dominican Republic· 2025-09-24Gilbert F. Houngbo is the Director-General of the International Labour Organization attending a press conference with Yolanda Díaz.
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Spain· 2025-07-01
Gilbert F. Houngbo, the Director-General of the ILO, stated that children should go to school, not work, emphasizing the need for support and decent jobs for families.
Trabajo infantil se reduce, pero persisten brechas sociales, crianza violenta y bajo acceso al juegoDominican Republic· 2025-06-12
The Labour Minister commended the Director-General of the ILO, Gilbert F. Houngbo, who presented a report titled, 'Jobs, rights and growth: Reinforcing the connection'.
Government committed to creating decent jobs — Labour Minister
Ghana· 2025-06-10
Gilbert F. Houngbo is the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and emphasized the importance of dialogue with social partners.
PM destaca importância do diálogo entre director-geral da OIT e parceiros sociais
Cabo Verde· 2025-05-25
Gilbert F Houngbo received the instruments of ratification from Chaudhry Salik Hussain during the annual session of the ILO Governing Body.
Pakistan ratifies 3 international labour standards: ILO - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-03-14
Jaentschke notified Gilbert F. Houngbo of the regime's decision to withdraw from the OIT.
Dictadura se retira de la OIT y la OIM y las acusa de "injerencismo y desestabilización"
Nicaragua· 2025-02-28
Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the risk of AI leading to less paid jobs with less protection.
AI summit in Paris draws world leaders and CEOs eager for lighter regulation
Canada· 2025-02-10
