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Statements and speeches

June 2013

  1. 102nd International Labour Conference

    Opening remarks from the ILO Director-General

    05 June 2013

  2. © L Guarnieri/Brazil photo press 2013

May 2013

  1. © Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP 2013

    Rights at work

    ILO Director-General's statement on International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

    17 May 2013

    On International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, says the ILO is stepping up efforts to eradicate workplace discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.

  2. © Munir Uz Zaman / AFP 2013

    Workplace safety

    ILO welcomes accord on Building and Fire Safety in Bangladesh

    14 May 2013

    The ILO stands ready to provide appropriate support to the agreement signed by international fashion retailers along with other companies and trade unions to prevent workplace disasters.

  3. © Munir Uz Zaman / AFP 2013

    Workplace safety

    Conclusions of the ILO's high level mission to Bangladesh

    04 May 2013

    Joint statement issued by the tripartite partners at the conclusion of the ILO's high-level mission sent to Dhaka, Bangladesh, following the Rana Plaza Building collapse.

  4. Labour Day

    Statement by ILO Deputy Director General in Bangladesh on May Day 2013

    01 May 2013

    by Mr. Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, Deputy Director General of Field Operations and Partnerships

April 2013

  1. © IMF Photo/Michael Spilotro 2013

    Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

    Putting jobs at the centre of recovery and sustainable development

    20 April 2013

    Statement by the ILO's Director-General, Guy Ryder, to the International Monetary and Financial Committee and Development Committee.

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