Resources on Media, culture, and graphical sector

  1. Methodological Guide for the Participatory Development of a Law on the Status of the Artist

    19 November 2023

  2. The Future of Work in the Arts and Entertainment Sector

    12 January 2023

    Report for the Technical Meeting on the Future of Work in the Arts and Entertainment sector (Geneva, 13–17 February 2023)

  3. Social Protection in the Cultural and Creative Sector - Country Practices and Innovations

    20 April 2021

  4. Policy Brief on sexual harassment in the entertainment industry

    25 November 2020

    The Violence and Harassment Recommendation, 2019 (No. 206) includes entertainment among sectors and occupations which may be particularly exposed to violence and harassment. Against this background, this brief analyses trends and patterns of sexual harassment in the entertainment industry, and it provides a picture of relevant laws and other means to protect workers in the industry.

  5. Culture in crisis: policy guide for a resilient creative sector

    24 November 2020

    This guide provides practical guidance to policymakers as they fight for the inclusion of the cultural and creative industries in social and economic recovery plans.

  6. Challenges and opportunities for decent work in the culture and media sectors

    14 January 2019

    The present study examines employment in culture and media in 16 countries, from four regions, and covering the very diverse world of the media and culture. This encompasses: musicians, actors, dancers, journalists, screenwriters, technicians and creators of audio-visual and live performances, and visual artists.

  7. Back to the Future: Challenges and opportunities for the future of work addressed in ILO sectoral meetings since 2010

    10 May 2018

    This working paper summarises how issues directly related to the future of work have been discussed by ILO constituents in sectoral meetings held since 2010, as further material for reflection by the Global Commission on the Future of Work, as it carries out its important and ambitious programme of work. It has also been prepared to inform and inspire ILO constituents in specific sectors, who in recent years have launched their own debates and exchanges at national, regional and global levels on the future of work.

  8. Sectoral Studies on Decent Work in Global Supply Chains

    27 May 2016

    Comparative Analysis of Opportunities and Challenges for Social and Economic Upgrading

  9. The digital labour challenge: Work in the age of new media

    01 April 2012

    This sectoral working paper outlines how technology has been the driver of change in the media and entertainment sector, in the habits of consumers, and in the labour market.

  10. Responsible contracting: An approach aimed at improving social and labour practices in the property services sector

    09 February 2012

    Research paper on the property services sector, and in particular on the provision of cleaning and security services, prepared as background for an ILO meeting on Private employment agencies in private services sectors, 18–19 October 2011.