ILO welcomes G20 targets on youth and gender equality

GEORGE, August 1, 2025 –

At the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in George, South Africa, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, welcomed the adoption of new commitments to address labour market inequality and advance social justice through decent work. Meeting under the theme Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability, G20 Labour Ministers adopted the Nelson Mandela Bay Youth Target. Building on the significant progress made toward the G20 2014 Antalya Goal, this pledge to reduce the share of young people aged 15–29 not in employment, education or training (NEET) by a further 5 per cent by 2030 marks a clear commitment to integrate young people into labour markets.

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