Events and meetings

June 2013

1. 

   World of Work Summit

   11 June 2013, Geneva, Palais des Nations, Assembly Hall, from 10.20 to 11.50

   High-Level Panel on the theme “Restoring Confidence: Jobs, Growth and Social Progress” held during the 102nd International Labour Conference. Introduction by Mr Guy Ryder, Director-General of the ILO.

May 2013

1. Third European Research Conference on Microfinance

   17 May 2013, Norway

   Together with our research partner, University of Mannheim and two MFI representatives NWTF and NRSP, the ILO's Social Finance Programme is going to present results of the Microfinance for Decent Work action research at the Third European Research Conference on Microfinance to be held at the university of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway, from 10-12 June 2013. The conference will bring together more than 200 researchers from around the world making the conference the largest research event on microfinance ever!

2. 

   Improving working conditions in small and medium enterprises

   08 May 2013, Geneva, ILO Headquarters

   International experts, researchers and field practitioners are meeting at the ILO to discuss how investing in working conditions, safety and health and training can turn into increased competitiveness and performance and result in a win win scenario for small and medium enterprises in developing and transition economies.

3. Better Inputs for Decent-Work Analysis

   03 May 2013, Geneva, 10:30-12:00, Room III, ILO HQ

April 2013

1. Experts’ knowledge sharing workshop on Upgrading Informal Apprenticeship

   25 April 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa

2. How global enterprises are responding to the global call for the extension of social protection

   05 April 2013, Webinar- ILO

   This one hour webinar will shed light on how multinational enterprises (MNEs) can contribute to this global challenge as part of their commitment to socio economic development, addressing social challenges, and the potential benefits for employers, workers and society.

March 2013

1. Boosting economic dynamics and job growth: the potential of industrial policies

   04 March 2013, Geneva

   The ILO and Friedrich Ebert Foundation organise a joint workshop to exchange experience between Government representatives from African, Asian and Latin American countries, international organisations and researchers on the role of industrial policies in accelerating the dynamics of productive transformation for job growth.

February 2013

1. Course: Promoting Labour Standards through Corporate Social Responsibility - instruments and practices

   12 February 2013, International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC-ILO), Turin, Italy

2. Academy on Youth Development - Supporting Effective Youth Development Policies and Programmes

   07 February 2013, Turin, Italy

   The International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC-ILO) is pleased to announce the first edition of the "Academy on Youth Development” which has been organised with the support of the International Labour Office and other internationally active organizations.

3. Special Panel Discussion: Innovative Youth Employment Strategies for Decent Work

   07 February 2013, New York

   Exploring the latest developments in increasing youth employment, the U.S. Mission to the UN and the International Labour Organization(ILO)will convene a special forum bringing together key stakeholders to explore the challenges in implementing successful strategies.

4. Addressing Youth, Employment and Migration Issues through Joint Programming

   07 February 2013, New York

   The Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations will host an event co-sponsored by the ILO and the Secretariat of the MDG Achievement Fund, “Addressing Youth, Employment and Migration Issues through Joint Programming”, to share good practices and lessons emerging from the implemenation of the UN joint work on Youth Employment and Migration.

5. Enterprise Development through Value Chains and Business Service Markets

   04 February 2013, Turin

   The course is highly relevant for professionals developing and implementing Value Chain and enterprise development projects in rural and urban areas. It offers a unique on-the-job learning opportunity using practical tools and lessons from enterprise development programs that have reached thousands of small enterprises in rural and urban areas.

6. Inter-Agency Workshop: Employment and Social Inclusion in a Green Economy

   04 February 2013, Turin

   The ILO organizes an Inter-Agency Workshop in collaboration with UNEP, UNIDO and UNITAR under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) and the Green Growth Working Group of the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED). Participants of this workshop will review and compare current approaches, tools and practices to assess and promote jobs and social inclusion in a green economy.

January 2013

1. Migrant Workers and Business: Challenges and Opportunities

   30 January 2013, Webinar - ILO and UN Global Compact Office

   Monday, 11 February 2013 and Friday, 1 March 2013 - Webinars convened by the ILO and UN Global Compact Office

2. Web Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities: Benefits for All

   30 January 2013, Webinar - ILO and UN Global Compact Office

   Tuesday, 12 February 2013 - Webinar convened by the ILO, the UN Global Compact Office and G3ICT

3. 

   Call for Contributions to the United Nations World Youth Report 2013 - Youth Migration and Development

   28 January 2013, Worldwide

   The UN Focal Point on Youth will organize a number of interactive activities, among them, an online survey, an e-consultation, a Google+ Hangout with young people and experts.

4. ILO Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy: an opportunity to enhance youth creativity

   23 January 2013, Agadir, Morocco

   The third edition of the ILO Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy will be held in Agadir, Morocco, 8 – 12 April 2013

5. Join our Twitter Q&A session on global unemployment

   23 January 2013, http://twitter.com/ILONEWS -10:00 Geneva time (9:00 GMT)

   ILO Senior Economist Ekkehard Ernst will be answering questions on the new report, Global Employment Trends 2013, on Friday 25 January at 10:00 Geneva time (09:00 GMT). Tweet your questions to @ILONEWS, using the hashtag #GET2013.

December 2012

1. 

   International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3 December 2012

   03 December 2012, ILO

   This year’s theme is “Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all”. It provides an opportunity to address the exclusion of persons with disabilities by focusing on promoting accessibility and removing all types of barriers in society.
   The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognizes that the existence of barriers constitutes a central component of disability. Under the Convention, disability is an evolving concept that “results from the interaction between persons with impairments and attitudinal and environmental barriers that hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.”

November 2012

1. ILO SEMINAR (EMP/ELM) Labour Markets in Crisis: Short Term and Structural Policy Responses

   27 November 2012, ILO Geneva, Room XI

   December 6-7, 2012, ILO Room XI