April, Algiers, Algeria Inauguration of New ILO Office Building, following December 2007 destruction.
April, Algiers, Algeria Launch of Enterprise Promotion Project on Youth Employment
26-27 April 2009, Algiers, Algeria Algeria celebrates ILO 90th anniversary with 2-day workshop on Decent Work The Algerian General Workers' Union (UGTA - Union Générale des Travailleurs Algériens), jointly with the ILO Office in Algiers, organized a 2-day workshop on "The national economic and social pact and Decent Work". The seminar, preceding the "ILO Information Week", emphasized the importance of social dialogue as key to today's challenges: rising unemployment, sustainable development, decent jobs. The economic and social pact remains instrumental for the Algerian tripartite partners striving for social justice. The UGTA's past experience in forging social dialogue drew interest from potential partners and donors. Youth employment, vocational training and skills and women's work are among the topics to be addressed during the ILO Week.
Angola
22-28 April 2009, Luanda, Angola Assessment of the impact of the crisis on Decent Work. Adoption of a Tripartite Declaration on Social Dialogue. Socio cultural activities.
Botswana
27 April 2009, Gaborone, Botswana Youth Employment with focus on Skills Development Press Conference with Video of ILO work and Radio Panel Discussion.
23-30 April 2009, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Message from the Government on the 90-year ILO Anniversary. UN channel on decent work, Conference debate on Health Insurance. Dissemination of documentary films, Press Publication and Radio Broadcast in 45 provinces.
23 April 2009, Burkina Faso The Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization was translated into the three national languages of Burkina Faso The Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization marks the most important renewal of the Organization since its adoption of the historic "Declaration of Philadelphia" in 1944. In addition, the Declaration on Social Justice marks a significant step forward in respecting, promoting and realizing the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work adopted by the ILO in 1998. On the occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary, In Burkina Faso, this important declaration was translated into three local languages.
Burundi
24 April 2009, Bujumbura, Burundi Decent Work Conference with a view toward 2025. Information Campaign (football match).
21-28 April 2009, Yaoundé, Cameroon Screening of ILO 8-minute film, summarizing major accomplishments and highlighting strategic perspectives of ILO to promote social justice in the 21st century.
Formal launch of the ILO 90th Anniversary by the Minister of Labour, including speeches by workers and employers. Dissemination of 90th Anniversary celebration song. Public exhibitions and stands involving Government, parliamentarians, social partners, the Diplomatic Corps, agencies of the United Nations system, women's groups, youth, persons living with HIV/AIDS, indigenous peoples, academia, civil society organizations, institutions of social welfare.
Cape Verde
21-28 April 2009, Praia and Mindelo, Cape Verde Round Table on Youth Employment and Innovative Approaches to Social Protection and Poverty Reduction
Inauguration of permanent exhibition "ILO Tools in the context of the ONE UN Initiative", by Minister of Labour in the presence of Government members, Diplomatic Corps, the social partners, the UN and civil society. Two major conferences, with the same broad participants as above on the general theme of the anniversary will be held in Praia on 22 April 2009 and in Mindelo on 28 April 2009.
22-28 April 2009, Bangui, Central African Republic Social dialogue at the core of ILO 90th celebrations in Central African Republic
Launched by the Minister of Labour, Mr Gaston Mackouzangba, the 90th celebrations in Bangui gathered over 200 participants throughout the anniversary week: employers, workers, representatives of diplomatic missions, UN agencies and the civil society. The opening ceremony heard the ILO Director-General's message and statements by social partners, highlighting social dialogue as an essential means to mitigate the Crisis' effects. Participants wearing anniversary T-shirts, joined Ministry, union and employers' representatives, in numerous celebrations including: visit at enterprise renowned for its HIV/AIDS work policy (DAMECA), street dancing, workshops, visit at oil distillery, award ceremonies. Ms Dayina Mayenga, Director of the Sub-Regional Office in Yaoundé, emphasized at a press conference, that poverty alleviation and decent work go hand in hand, but none is possible without real political support.
21-28 April 2009, Moroni, The Comoros Tripartite activities including a TV debate
Socio-cultural events: Launch of the Decent Work song, sports competition, ILO banners to be displayed in Moroni, Anjouan and Mohéli, sports competition, TV Tripartite conference, Anniversary lunch with tripartite constituents.
28 April 2009, Moroni, The Comoros Communications campaign, culminating on 28 April with ILO documentary to be on major TV and radio stations. Training Workshop for journalists on women integration at the workplace.
The Congo
21 April 2009, Brazzaville, The Congo TV Conference, Panel Discussion on Employment Policy
Discussion on theme of Impact of the Financial Crisis on Decent Work.
20-26 April 2009, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Message from the Government on the 90-year ILO read and presentation of national report on the Implementation of the "African Union Extraordinary Summit on Employment and Poverty Alleviation" (Ouagadougou, 2004) by the Minister of Public Service and Employment. One-day workshop on the 2008 Declaration on Social Justice and a Fair Globalization driven by the constituents. Animation stand exposure to the ILO and Labour Exchange
26-28 April 2009, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Prime Minster of Cote D'Ivoire graces tripartite event, Promoting Decent Work for post-crisis Reconstruction, on occasion of ILO 90th Anniversary The three day commemoration in Abidjian was opened by Prime Minister Soro Kigbafori Guillaume on Decent Work and Reconstruction. The government reaffirmed its gratitude to the workers and employers for having accepted to accompany the government on the path out of crisis. There was also a tripartite roundtable including the media, focussing on the 2008 ILO Declaration on Social Justice and follow-up to the Ouagadougou Summit on Employment. Numerous participants including members of government, UN system, and NGOs also enjoyed exhibition stands featuring ILO publications and socio-cultural events.
30 April 2009, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Socio cultural activities with stands, public debates and anniversary exhibitions
The Democratic Republic of the Congo celebrated the ILO 90th Anniversary with several activities, including a public fair, debates and public exhibitions of ILO related materials showcasing ILO work in Africa. These celebrations were an opportunity for the tripartite stakeholders and the general public together to meet and talk about ILO related issues.
27-28 April 2009, Djibouti, Djibouti Official launch of Decent Work Country Programmes, Press Conference also convening donors, 1st day training programme on importance of social dialogue for socio-economic development, 2nd day symposium on the role of women in the Djiboutian economy. Public exhibition at Palais du Peuple to sensitize the public to ILO objectives and methods of work.
23 April 2009, Cairo, Egypt Minister of Manpower and Immigration to address tripartite audience on behalf of President Hosni Mubarak at ILO 90th anniversary event
The celebration of the 90th anniversary of the ILO resonated in Cairo with permanent reminders of the slogan: "Working for social justice is more than just the theme of the anniversary. It is our assessment of the past and our mandate for the future". Under the auspices of H.E. President Hosni Mubarak, Mrs. Aisha Abd El Hady, Minister of Manpower and Migration opened the ceremony on 23 April, 2009 and was presented with a Memorial Stamp. Key contributors to the ILO were awarded honourary certificates and an exclusively-designed Silver Coin, issued by the Egyptian Mint House. Over 400 people from all walks of life attended the events: Ministers, Parliamentarians, Diplomats, UN Country Team Members, ILO Honourees, Representatives of Government, Workers, and Employers.
28 April 2009, Cairo, Egypt Federation of Egyptian Industries holds event to celebrate ILO 90, on topic of Financial and Economic Crisis response by Tripartite partners
The event was hosted by the Federation of the Egyptian Industries (FEI) at their premises. This comes as part of ILO/SRO-Cairo events in celebration of the 90th Anniversary. Mr. Samir Allam, Head of the Labour Law Committee, Federation of Egyptian Industries, gave welcome note on behalf of Mr. Galal El Zorba, President of the Federation of Egyptian Industries. Dr. Yousef Qaryouti gave a brief address, followed by a presentation by Dr. Samir Radwan; Advisor to the Chairman and Board Member of GAFI, on the paper he prepared entitled "The Financial and Economic Crisis: Impact on the Egyptian Economy and Labour Market", followed by Q&A. Moreover, Mr. Samir Allam offered Dr. Qaryouti an Honourary plate from the FEI.
21-28 April 2009, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea Assessment of Crisis impact on Decent Work. Tripartite adoption of Declaration on Social Dialogue and Decent Work.
14 April 2009, Ethiopia Posting of ILO 90th Anniversary events in Addis Ababa website on Facebook and Distribution of ILO 90th Anniversary insert with Whats Up magazine (5000 copies).
15 April 2009, Ethiopia Tripartite briefing session for news editors, national senior correspondents and foreign correspondents based in Addis Ababa on marking ILOs 90th Anniversary in Ethiopia/Africa in times of financial and economic crisis.
21 April 2009, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ILO 90th Anniversary First Pan-African Photography Exhibition on Social Dialogue on Decent Work for a Fair Globalization.
The First Pan-African Photographic Exhibition on Decent Work for a Fair Globalization featured eight prominent African photographers (Antonio Fiorente - Ethiopia, Kwabena Danso - Ghana, Jim Chuchu - Kenya, Uchechukwu James-Iroha - Nigeria, Saidou Dicko - Senegal, Andrew Tshabangu - South Africa, Mwanzo Millinga - Tanzania, and Folly Koumouganh - Togo). The exhibition - organized by the Regional Office for Africa in collaboration with Sub Regional Office for Eastern Africa, Addis Ababa - captured the texture of daily life, the struggle of work and the social dimension of photography as a silent but powerful observation and analysis of humanity.
23 April 2009, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia In celebrating its 90th anniversary, ILO organizes an Essay Competition among Addis Ababa schools on Consequences of Child Domestic Labour.
Aimed at raising visibility of the issue and advocating for the elimination of child labour, the essay-writing contest involved young people from ten schools and garnered wide media coverage. Organized by the Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau and under guidelines issued by ILO Addis Ababa, the competition saw students from all ten schools compete for the award. All essays were peer-reviewed by a Committee set up by the ILO and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Final prizes were awarded by Mr. Hassen Abdella, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs on 23 April 2009, during a ceremony attended by students, teachers and proud parents.
26 April 2009, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Mass walk rally - 800 people to participate in the event.
28 April 2009, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia World Safety and Health Day rally gathers over 250 people, part of Ethiopia's celebrations of ILO 90
More than 250 representatives from government, employers’ and workers’ organizations and staff members from the Public Health Department of Addis Ababa University and the ILO called for a strong safety culture at work on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. H.E. Zenebu Tadesse, State Minister of Labour and Social Affairs and Mr. George Okutho, Director of Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa, reaffirmed their commitment to working together and with the social partners in promoting a preventative safety and health culture in Ethiopia and to “be particularly vigilant to ensure that strategies for adjustment and economic recovery do not follow a low road which devalues human life and safety in the workplace”. The public march was organized by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs as part of both ILO 90 celebrations and the international campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work. The march wove through the city drawing crowds of spectators, guiding them to the exhibition at the Addis Ababa National Exhibition Center which showcased practical steps employers’ and workers’ organizations as well as the government could continue to take to cultivate a safety and health culture.
28 April 2009, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Floriculture Sector-wide Event marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work This special OSH event was designed for the floriculture sector of Ethiopia. Jointly organized by the ILO Floriculture sector decent work project and the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporter's Association (EHPEA), the objective was to encourage the floriculture industry to promote OSH. There were an estimated total of 300 participants, including workers and management of 86 flower farms, local government organizations, academic institutions, relevant federal government institutions, local civil society representatives, tripartite partners, the ILO, the Royal Netherlands Embassy, and entertaining drama by local artists. A Q&A competition was won by 2 farms that were recently audited and complied to EHPEA COP. There was also an award to farms with the best farm safety systems completed the event.
Gabon
21-28 April 2009, Libreville, Gabon Assessment of Crisis impact on Decent Work. Tripartite adoption of Declaration on Social Dialogue and Decent Work.
The Gambia
28 April 2009, Banjul, The Gambia National symposium and TV panel discussion
President Alhaji Dr. J.J. Jammeh opened the National Tripartite symposium, a high-level event officiated by the Minister of Labour and organized by ILO constituents with the support of BSR Dakar. 150 Participants attended, including Ministers, Parliamentarians, the Chief Executive of the Employer's organization, the representatives of the 3 Trade Union Organizations, the UN country team, the University of The Gambia, representatives of civil society, NGOs, women's and youth organizations, and city and local authorities.
Ghana
21-28 April 2009, Nationwide, Ghana Ghana Marks ILO 90 on the theme of "Youth Employment and Job Security", with media events, a youth open house, national symposium and inauguration of sub-committee on Production and Gainful Employment.
The ILO marked its 90th anniversary in Ghana with a week of activities under the theme 'Youth Employment and Job Security' at the national and district levels.
21-23 April 2009, Conakry, Guinea Tripartite Workshops on social dialogue, promotion of the youth employment programme 2008-2011
Under the auspices of Ministries of Labour and Employment a series of events will be dedicated to employers and workers. Parliamentarians, civil society and representatives of UN agencies, NGOs and the diplomatic corps invited.
26-29 April 2009, Conakry, Guinea This event brings together tripartite constituents, diplomats, students, and the general public with panels on Social Dialogue, Women's Entrepreneurship and Employment Creation.
This celebration was launched with a televised statement by the Minister of Labour, Administrative Reform and the Public Service on Sunday April 26. On Monday a high level workshop was held, bringing together diplomats, students, the general public and the tripartite partners with a special session on the theme of "Constructive and Fruitful Social Dialogue in Guinea" and a panel on youth employment chaired by Guinean Minister of Youth, Sports and Youth Employment. This event was followed by a basketball tournament amongst participants. Events included a panel on Women's Entrepreneurship, and a panel on Employment Creation Strategies. On Wednesday, after a panel discussion on the contribution of workers unions to social dialogue and good governance in Guinea, the 4-day event was closed by the Minister of Trade and Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises.
13 April 2009, Bissau, Guinea Bissau Tripartite round table with civil society and academia on the theme of "Job creation for youth in times of a crisis" with a study release on the impact of globalization on youth employment. Minister of Labour declaration on National TV
Kenya
April, Nairobi, Kenya COOP Africa special events will promote The Cooperative Facility for Africa - technical cooperation programme for the promotion of cooperative development in Africa. Socio-cultural events include photo exhibition, TV and radio panel discussion, workshops, speeches by high-ranking officials at rally.
Lesotho
21 April 2009, Maseru, Lesotho Press Conference, Video of ILO Work, Radio Panel Discussion
Lesotho Contribution of African Employers' Organization in Economic and Social Development on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary
To mark the auspicious occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the International Labour Organization, the Pan-African Employers' Confederation is publishing a Special Report highlighting the contribution of employers' organization in the economic and social development of different African countries (Lesotho, Mauritius, Nigeria and Uganda). The report consists of a selection of case of studies of the experience of employers' organizations, most of them emerging prior to the accession of African countries to independence. They have played a crucial role in the promotion of social dialogue and in the establishment of a conducive environment for enterprises to develop and create jobs.
Liberia
April, Monrovia, Liberia Tripartite Round Table on Labour Law Reforms.
Madagascar
21 April 2009, Antananarivo, Madagascar Celebration ceremony of the 90th anniversary with speeches by ILO constituents, launch of the Decent Work song, movie projection: "L'OIT en point de mire" and dispatch of brochures, T-shirts and gifts.
24 April 2009, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar Celebration of the 90th anniversary and closing session of the Labour Intensive Project based in Fort Dauphin: Training awards ceremony, official inauguration of roads built by the municipality and financed by the project, presentation of the projects "ILO-IPEC" and "ILO-Labour Intensive" outputs.
25-28 April 2009, Antananarivo, Madagascar Training session for enterprise medical doctors followed by a series of events to increase awareness about ILO and Occupational Safety and Health. Sociocultural events include naming of a monument square after ILO and/or Decent Work Agenda, special TV and radio broadcasts and special post stamps issue.
27-30 April 2009, Diego, Madagascar Presentation of the Child Labour National Survey, followed by launch of the project "Tackling child labour through education" and projection of animation film to sensitize the public about the "Fight against child sexual exploitation and the fight against AIDS in the workplace"
Malawi
27-28 April 2009, Lilongwe and Blantyre, Malawi Decent Work Country Programmes with constituents in the media documentary on ILO's Overall 90th Campaign
Mali
22 April 2009, Bamako, Mali 3-day National Forum on Decent Work: "Tripartite Dialogue for Renewed Public Action"
Mauritius
13-28 April 2009, Port Louis, Mauritius Public events include the Launch and broadcast of the Decent Work song, and several workshops on "Promoting Social Dialogue", "How to reduce your cost in difficult time", "How to manage your business in a crisis", "Facing global crisis and recession: implications to business strategies and Government policies", "Joint Management negotiating skills".
22 April 2009, Port Louis, Mauritius Signing of the Decent Work Country Programmes followed by tripartite workshop on social dialogue and collective bargaining and a conference organized by the employers
Mauritius Contribution of African Employers' Organization in Economic and Social Development on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary
To mark the auspicious occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the International Labour Organization, the Pan-African Employers' Confederation is publishing a Special Report highlighting the contribution of employers' organization in the economic and social development of different African countries (Lesotho, Mauritius, Nigeria and Uganda). The report consists of a selection of case of studies of the experience of employers' organizations, most of them emerging prior to the accession of African countries to independence. They have played a crucial role in the promotion of social dialogue and in the establishment of a conducive environment for enterprises to develop and create jobs.
Mauritania
23 April 2009, Nouakchott, Mauritania Round Table on social dialogue and decent work for a fair globalization.
Panels open to the public on promoting equality issues in social dialogue and decent work for a fair globalization. As the current crisis will probably have a more pronounced negative impact on the lives of women and their children, this is the opportunity to highlight the need to strengthen women's participation in the National Monitoring of the “African Union Extraordinary Summit on Employment and Poverty Alleviation” (Ouagadougou, 2004) and to consider the possibilities of a stronger integration of equality between men and women in Ouagadougou 5.
27 April 2009, Nouakchott, Mauritania Round tables on gender equality and social dialogue, film on the impact of ILO interventions in Mauritania.
21 April 2009, Rabat, Morocco Morocco listens to children rescued from child labour
The Minister of Labour, opened this event on social justice and child labour with testimonials and a theatrical production by children rescued from child labour and put in school. The Minister of Labour and Professional Education's remarks were followed by the Director of the ILO Office Algiers, Maria Crisetti and by the Director of the National Observatory on Childrens Rights. The event was jointly hosted by the government and the ILO's International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC).
28 April 2009, Maputo, Mozambique Ministry of Labour chairs televised tripartite panel discussion on Decent Work "Challenges and Opportunities". Public lecture series within bookfair of ILO Books and publications Exposition, showcasing ILO's achievements during the 90 years.
21 April 2009, Niamey, The Niger Vocational Training Campaign
National Forum with resource persons representing the world of work, development partners, universities, diplomatic missions, informal economy
28 April 2009, The Niger Human Caravan of 600 carries message of Decent Work, safety and health at work and child labour to villages and schools in Niger
The caravan of adults and children carried banners and shouted ILO 90 slogans as they moved from school to school focussing on ILO Conventions and carrying the ILO/IPEC message against child labour into communities with mining and panning industries. Children and their families offered testimonies to village elders and chiefs as well as to professional labour inspectors.
Nigeria
22 April 2009, Abuja, Nigeria Public events include Symposia, public readings, TV shows, rallies, exhibitions, testimonies of staff members who were present when ILO Lagos office opened the 1st ILO Office in Africa in 1959.
Nigeria Contribution of African Employers' Organization in Economic and Social Development on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary
To mark the auspicious occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the International Labour Organization, the Pan-African Employers' Confederation is publishing a Special Report highlighting the contribution of employers' organization in the economic and social development of different African countries (Lesotho, Mauritius, Nigeria and Uganda). The report consists of a selection of case of studies of the experience of employers' organizations, most of them emerging prior to the accession of African countries to independence. They have played a crucial role in the promotion of social dialogue and in the establishment of a conducive environment for enterprises to develop and create jobs.
Rwanda
22 April 2009, Kigali, Rwanda Workshop on Social Dialogue, Radio and TV Debate
São Tome & Principé
22-28 April 2009, São Tome, São Tome & Principé Assessment of Crisis impact on Decent Work. Tripartite adoption of Declaration on Social Dialogue and Decent Work.
22-29 April 2009, Dakar, Senegal Declaration of Government Authorities on the role of the ILO followed by panel debate on Social Protection and Social Dialogue and Open door exposition on ILO Projects "Micro-trottoir" to gauge public perception about ILO work in Senegal
23-27 April 2009, Dakar, Senegal ILO 90 events, debates draw media coverage in Senegalese press.
The celebration of ILO 90th anniversary drew extensive media coverage in the Senegalese press. Decent work, social justice and a fair globalization were at the core of the debates organized throughout the country. Dramane Haidara, Deputy Director ILO Senegal, emphasized that the current crisis should be seen as a means to mitigate the effects of globalization on developing countries' economies as well as an opportunity to profile country solutions and coping mechanisms.
21-28 April 2009, Victoria, Seychelles Broadcast documentaries on the history of the ILO, followed by contest on the history of the ILO with conference-debate and tripartite dinner.
Sierra Leone
21-28 April 2009, Freetown, Sierra Leone Press Conference, Parade dinner, Symposium.
23 April 2009, Nairobi, Kenya Consultative meeting on the Intermin Decent Work Country Programme for South-Central Somalia held in Nairobi
The high level social partners meeting adopted a Communique elaborating priorities for the Interim Decent Work Country Programme. These focussed on vulnerable groups such as youth, the disabled and ex-militia. It called for the formation of workers and employers umbrella organizations, to have a tripartite structure, the need to ratify more conventions and to conduct a labour survey. Improved employment opportunities were linked to improved security, peace and governance.
23 April 2009, Pretoria, South Africa Public exhibition displaying ILO work throughout decades, followed by TV/ Radio Panel discussion on the 2008 Declaration on Social Justice and a Fair Globalization.
Sudan
26 April 2009, Khartoum, Sudan Sudan launches book and workshops
The Minister of Labour, Public Service and Human Resources and the higher committee for the ILO 90th, has compiled a tripartite book on the Relations between Sudan and the ILO. The book is in Arabic and English. Celebrations will be formally launched on 26 April at the garden of the Ministry of Labour, and will include an exhibition, and several workshops on issues ranging from the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization to the financial crisis and its impact on the Labour Market. There will also be a football match.
April, Zanzibar, Tanzania Photo exhibition on the history of ILO in Zanzibar, national workshop on social dialogue; panel discussion via media with social parthners; series of COOP Africa events.
20-21 April 2009, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tripartite events ranging from a football game to a rally and a tripartite cake-cutting were part of 90th Anniversary celebrations in Tanzania.
COOPAfrica is proud to have contributed to the ILO's 90th Anniversary celebrations by printing and distribution of calendars, leaflets and other publications with the 90th Anniversary logo
24 April 2009, Tunis, Tunisia TV and radio debate with constituents, universities, parliamentarians and UNDP.
27 April 2009, Tunis, Tunisia Tripartite Seminar: Social Dialogue on Decent Work for a Fair Globalisation
The Minister of Social Affairs, Solidarity and Tunisian Nationals Abroad, Mr. Ali Echaouchi opened the Tripartite national conference. His comments underscored Decent Work as a path out of poverty and affirmed ILO as a symbol of global social conscience. He also recalled that Tunisia joined the ILO at its independence in 1956. The conference was closed by the Minister of Labour and Youth, Mr. Slim Tlatli. Workers and employers organizations as well as organizations dealing with skill development participated.
Uganda
April, Kampala, Uganda Inauguration of the new ILO project office. Series of COOP Africa events. Assessment of ILO activities in Uganda. Photo Exhibition on the ILO history in Uganda.
27 April 2009, Lusaka, Zambia Minister of Labour and Social Security launches the ILO 90th anniversary and the Occupational Safety and Health exhibition on Zambia National Broadcasting Cooperation (ZNBC)
28 April 2009, Lusaka, Zambia ILO @ 90 and Occupational Safety and Health joint commemorations include tripartite panel discussions, exhibitions and speeches from ILO and social partners (Government, employers' and workers' organizations). A 30 min documentary will be broadcast and awareness messages will be dispatched in print media. A supplement (Business Post) on ILO's work and achievement will also be published and distributed country wide.
28 April 2009, Lusaka, Zambia ILO 90 Decent Work Award presented to Film-maker Musola Catherine Kaseketi
Musola Catherine Kaseketi has gained this Award for her film, Suwi (Faith). This film touches upon Zambia's Decent Work Country Programme priorities in a skillful manner as the story of the Suwi, a young woman with a disability, unfolds. Other priorities of the DWCP, combatting HIV and AIDS and eliminating child labour are also profiled as Suwi befriends an AIDS orphan. For Suwi, a job is the most important thing to give meaning to her life, allowing her to rejoin society. Gerry Finnegan, ILO-Lusaka Director, notes that "the movie will help many employers, workers and society in general to understand the challenges that people with disabilities experience in trying to find gainful and decent employment".
April 2009, Zimbabwe The Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization was translated into Ndebele and Shona by the ILO Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa in Zimbabwe on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary The Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization marks the most important renewal of the Organization since its adoption of the historic "Declaration of Philadelphia" in 1944. In addition, the Declaration on Social Justice marks a significant step forward in respecting, promoting and realizing the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work adopted by the ILO in 1998. On the occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary, this important declaration was translated into Ndebele and Shona, two local languages of Zimbabwe.
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