Permissions to reproduce ILO publications and data

The reproduction of ILO material is generally authorized for non-commercial purposes and within established limits. However, you may need to submit a formal request in certain circumstances. See below for further instructions.

  1. Reproduction of extracts

  2. Reproduction of data

  3. Translations

  4. Reprints

  5. Photocopying


1. Reproduction of extracts

Reproduction of ILO material is authorized free of charge and without formal written permission within the following limits:
  • For a text extract not exceeding 400 words
  • For up to 2 tables, figures or illustrations
  • For a series of extracts totalling less than 800 words of which any one extract is at the most 300 words
  • For data that is used for non-commercial purposes.
In all cases of reproduction, the source must be acknowledged as follows: "Copyright © International Labour Organization + year".
For requests to reproduce more substantial material or f or commercial purposes complete the form for reproduction of extracts.

For International Labour Review inquiries:
  • Requests to reproduce or translate articles published up to 2007 should be addressed to revue@ilo.org
  • Requests to reproduce or translate articles published as of 2008 should follow the instructions provided in the Wiley Online Library.
Please note that short excerpts may be reproduced without authorization on condition that the complete source is clearly indicated; abstracting and other journals may similarly reprint the synopses of Review articles provided in the table of contents.



2. Reproduction of data

For non-commercial purposes, any required permission is hereby granted and no further permission must be obtained from the ILO, but acknowledgement to the ILO as the original source must be made.

For the re-use of ILO data for commercial purposes, please submit a formal request using the online form at form for reproduction of extracts.



3. Translations

Reproduction of ILO material is authorized free of charge and without formal written permission within the following limits:
  • For a text extract not exceeding 400 words
  • For up to 2 tables, figures or illustrations
  • For a series of extracts totalling less than 800 words of which any one extract is at the most 300 words.
In all cases of translation, the source must be acknowledged as follows: "Copyright © International Labour Organization + year".
For requests to reproduce more substantial material or for commercial purposes complete the form for translations of ILO publications.



4. Reprints

Please submit the appropriate form for reprints of ILO Publications.



5. Photocopying

Authorization to photocopy ILO content is permitted, without formal written authorization, within the context of private study or research. The ILO should be cited as the original source.

For purposes other than private study or research, photocopying of ILO content is also authorized without formal written permission within the following limits:
  • Up to 10% or one complete chapter (whichever is the greater) from a book or report
  • Up to 100% if the content is from an ILO “Working Paper” series.
For requests to photocopy more substantial content or for commercial purposes, please complete the form for photocopying ILO publications.

For International Labour Review inquiries:
  • Requests to photocopy articles published up to 2007 should be addressed to revue@ilo.org
  • Requests to photocopy articles as of 2008 should follow the instructions provided in the Wiley Online Library.