Recent events and campaigns
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
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14 January 2008 - 18 January 2008, Geneva, Switzerland
Meeting of the ILO Declaration Expert–Advisers
ILO Declaration Expert-Advisers (IDEA) are charged with presenting the conclusions of annual reports from countries which have not ratified one or more of the ILO's seven fundamental Conventions.
December 2007
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03 December 2007 - 06 December 2007, Geneva, Switzerland
Tripartite Meeting of Experts on Labour Statistics: The Updating of the International Standard Classification of Occupations, ISCO-88
The meeting of experts is expected to discuss and adopt ISCO-08, the updated version of ISCO-88. It is expected that ISCO-08 will be incorporated by countries in their preparations for the 2010 round of Population Censuses. ISCO-08 will be made available in at least English, French and Spanish.
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03 December 2007, Geneva
International Day of Disabled Persons – 3 December 2007
Observed for 15 years, the International Day of Disabled Persons, 3 December, aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. This year's IDDP focuses on the right of persons with disabilities to have a decent work, on an equal basis with others.
November 2007
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27 November 2007 - 29 November 2007, Geneva, Switzerland
Interregional Symposium on the Informal Economy - Enabling transition to formalization
The tripartite Symposium on the informal economy is convened on the basis of a Governing Body decision in March 2006 to provide a forum for in-depth technical discussion on recent policy responses that are being developed for enabling the transition to formalization. The Symposium will review, share and disseminate information on the effective experience developed in the different countries as well as regions. The Symposium will bring together expertise from governments, employers and workers organizations. In addition, a selected number of researchers, practitioners and institutions will contribute to the discussion.
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12 November 2007, Geneva, ILO Headquarters Governing Body Room, 10 a.m.
Panel discussion on Decent Work for sustainable development – The challenge of climate change - [pdf 51 KB]
During the 300th Session of the Governing body of the International Labour Office, the Working Party on the Social dimension of globalization is organizing a panel discussion on Decent Work for sustainable development – The challenge of climate change. ...
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15 November 2007 - 16 November 2007, Geneva, Switzerland
MULTI Forum 2007: 30th anniversary of the ILO’s Declaration on Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy
The ILO will commemorate the anniversary with a number of events, including a special Forum to be held on 15-16 November, 2007. The Forum will draw prominent executives and labour representatives from around the world, and provide an extraordinary platform for sharing and exploring how effective practices in promoting labour principles can stimulate growth and enhance competitiveness.
October 2007
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24 October 2007, ILO HQ, Geneva, Salle II
Decent Work Forum No. 22 - [pdf 1460 KB]
Bad Samaritans: Rich Nations, Poor Policies and the Threat to the Developing World
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17 October 2007 - 19 October 2007, Geneva
Symposium on Labour and Social Aspects
of Global Production Systems: Issues for Business
Geneva, 17-19 October: A three-day global meeting for employers organised by the ILO Bureau for Employers' Activities. Speakers will include leading thinkers and practitioners from business, trade unions, academia, NGOs and the development community.
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08 October 2007 - 12 October 2007, Durban, South Africa
12th Regional Seminar for Labour-Based Practitioners. Theme: Prioritising Employment Creation in government Policies and Investments in Infrastructure Programmes
Focusing on key development issues that increase the impact of investments and government programmes on employment creation.
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31 October 2007 - 02 November 2007, Lisbon, Portugal
ILO Forum on Decent Work for a Fair Globalization
The ILO Forum on Decent Work for a Fair Globalization focused on the analysis and promotion of the Decent Work concept and the Decent Work Agenda as the key for economic, social and environmental sustainability and as a contribution to the shaping of a fair and inclusive globalization. ...
September 2007
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