Geneva, June 1, 2026 – The Scalabrinians, through the Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN), have begun their participation in the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) of the International Labour Organization (ILO), taking place in Geneva from June 1–12, 2026. One of the six central themes of the Conference focuses on the promotion of decent work, with particular emphasis on the platform economy, a topic of fundamental importance for contemporary human mobility, as millions of migrants around the world find employment in this sector. While the platform economy offers opportunities for labor market integration, it also presents significant challenges related to social protection, working conditions, labor rights, and access to effective protection mechanisms for migrant workers.
The International Labour Conference (ILC) is the ILO’s principal normative body, bringing together governments, employers, and workers through its unique tripartite structure. Held annually in June at the International Labour Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, it gathers delegations from 187 Member States to define the strategic and regulatory agenda for the world of work.
In its 114th session (2026), the ILC is focused on redefining labor governance in response to structural challenges such as digitalization, inequality, and labor market fragmentation. Its main areas of discussion include the platform economy, gender equality, and the strengthening of social dialogue. In this context, the labor agenda converges with global migration governance, where decent work serves as a key connecting element.
Among the major challenges under discussion are the need to regulate global digital labor markets, guarantee universal labor rights, and integrate migration and employment into coherent public policies.
SIMN seeks to highlight human mobility as a structural dimension of the global labor market and draws attention to the gaps that generate precariousness and exclusion. The network advocates for governance grounded in human rights, equal treatment, and a migration culture centered on dignity and inclusion.
Within this framework, SIMN sees a strategic opportunity for advocacy during the 2026–2030 period, particularly in key areas such as the rights of migrant workers, labor in digital platform economies, the relationship between gender, family, and migration, and the strengthening of multilateral governance at both regional and local levels, while also recognizing the fundamental role played by civil society organizations.