27-29 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.
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. ...
15-16 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
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
17-19 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.
31 October - 2 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. ...
24-27 September 2007, Geneva, Switzerland Tripartite Meeting on the Impact of Global Food Chains on Employment The purpose of this Meeting is to examine the impact of global food chains on employment, using an issues paper prepared by the Office as a basis for its discussions; and to adopt conclusions which include proposals for action by governments, by employers’ and workers’ organizations and by the ILO. The Meeting may also adopt resolutions.
30 May - 15 June 2007, Geneva, Switzerland 96th Session of the International Labour Conference More than 3,000 government, worker and employer leaders meet here from 30 May to 15 June for the annual Conference to discuss issues ranging from decent work and development to child labour in agriculture, work in the fishing sector, equality at work, forced labour and the promotion of sustainable enterprises.
28 May 2007, ILO HQ, Geneva, Salle Elimane Kane Decent Work Forum No. 19 - [pdf 1461 KB] Informal Sector vs Informal Jobs: How great is the difference?
April 2007
24-27 April 2007, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Eleventh African Regional Meeting At four yearly intervals, the African Regional Meeting brings together the political, economic and social actors from the countries of the region.
March 2007
8 March 2007, Geneva, Switzerland International Women's Day: Celebrating working women - Breaking boundaries, driving change
In keeping with the ILO commitment to gender equality and the improvement of working conditions for women, the International Labour Organization (ILO) celebrates International Women's Day each year by hosting a round table discussion highlighting the role and/or achievements of women in a particular field of work.
8-30 March 2007, ILO Geneva, Switzerland 298th session of the Governing Body The Governing Body of the International Labour Office (ILO) will address a range of issues at its 298th session, including basic labour rights in Myanmar and Belarus, trade and employment, wages around the world, UN reform and the latest report of the ILO Committee on Freedom of Association.
2-17 November 2006, ILO Geneva, Switzerland 297th session of the Governing Body The Governing Body of the International Labour Office (ILO) will address a wide range of issues, including basic labour rights in Myanmar and Belarus, the ILO response to the post-crisis situation in Lebanon and the latest report of the ILO Committee on Freedom of Association.
August 2006
29 August - 1 September 2006, Busan, Republic of Korea Fourteenth Asian Regional Meeting The overall theme of the 14th AsRM is Realizing Decent Work in Asia. The concept of decent work encompasses employment creation and enterprise promotion, social protection, rights at work and social dialogue. The Meeting will identify the opportunities and challenges for realizing decent work as the main pathway out of poverty and for creating a more productive and equitable society in Asia.