ILO and the National Centre for Judicial Studies collaborate to promote the application of international labour standards
A briefing session on the international labour standards for Egyptian judges.
Cairo (ILO News)- On 13 September 2021, Mr. Eric Oechslin, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Cairo Office, and Counsellor Mohamed Omar Al-Ansari, Assistant Minister of Justice for the National Center for Judicial Studies, inaugurated the activities of the briefing session on "International Labour Standards" for judges.
The session will be held on 13 and 14 September in Cairo- with the participation of 273 judges. It takes place within the framework of the cooperation between the International Labour Organization and the National Centre for Judicial Studies in order to promote the application of International Labour Standards in Egypt.
In his opening speech, that was delivered via video, Mr. Eric Oechslin, Director of the ILO Cairo Office, indicated that the organization accords great importance to its cooperation with the Centre; knowing that this session comes as part of the basic education course for judges.
He added that the objective of this session was to familiarize judges with international labour standards and how to apply them within the framework of the Egyptian laws. The agenda will cover the following topics: introduction to international labour standards and their reflection within the national legislative framework in accordance with ratified conventions; social insurance according to the new labour law; labour disputes in individual labour contracts and collective labour relations; as well as the applicable labour laws and regulations in private sector companies.
From his side, Counsellor Muhammad Omar Al-Ansari, Assistant Minister of Justice for the National Centre for Judicial Studies, explained that the partnership between the ILO and the National Centre for Judicial Studies has started since 2014 in order to support the role of the judiciary in implementing the labour law, and its contribution to applying international labour standards. It aims to improve and enhance the work environment for all, under working conditions that guarantee freedom, equity, security and dignity.
It is worth noting that this cooperation comes within the framework of the ILO project "Promoting Decent Work in North Africa (ADWA’), which is funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida). The project aims to support evidence-based policies on various aspects of Decent Work, in addition to the support of International Labour Standards ratification and their reflection on national legislation and jurisprudence.
The session will be held on 13 and 14 September in Cairo- with the participation of 273 judges. It takes place within the framework of the cooperation between the International Labour Organization and the National Centre for Judicial Studies in order to promote the application of International Labour Standards in Egypt.
In his opening speech, that was delivered via video, Mr. Eric Oechslin, Director of the ILO Cairo Office, indicated that the organization accords great importance to its cooperation with the Centre; knowing that this session comes as part of the basic education course for judges.
He added that the objective of this session was to familiarize judges with international labour standards and how to apply them within the framework of the Egyptian laws. The agenda will cover the following topics: introduction to international labour standards and their reflection within the national legislative framework in accordance with ratified conventions; social insurance according to the new labour law; labour disputes in individual labour contracts and collective labour relations; as well as the applicable labour laws and regulations in private sector companies.
From his side, Counsellor Muhammad Omar Al-Ansari, Assistant Minister of Justice for the National Centre for Judicial Studies, explained that the partnership between the ILO and the National Centre for Judicial Studies has started since 2014 in order to support the role of the judiciary in implementing the labour law, and its contribution to applying international labour standards. It aims to improve and enhance the work environment for all, under working conditions that guarantee freedom, equity, security and dignity.
It is worth noting that this cooperation comes within the framework of the ILO project "Promoting Decent Work in North Africa (ADWA’), which is funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida). The project aims to support evidence-based policies on various aspects of Decent Work, in addition to the support of International Labour Standards ratification and their reflection on national legislation and jurisprudence.