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Events in Europe

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Albania
- 6 May 2009, Tirana, Albania
  President of the Republic addresses National Tripartite Conference on "ILO: 90 years Working for Social Justice"
  The President of Albania, Mr Bamir Topi addressed the National Tripartite Conference which was attended by, among others, the UN Resident Coordinator Ms Gulden Turkoz-Cosslett, Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Mr Kastriot Sulka and Albania's social partners. They assessed the ILO's role in the One UN Programme of Albania and the challenge to build coherence between economic and social policies and goals. Albania is one of the first 8 pilot countries at the origin of the UN's Delivering as One approach.
Austria
- 19 October 2009, Vienna, Austria
  High Level Conference: "90 years of the International Labour Organization" (90 jahre Internationale Arbeitsorganisation)
  During the tripartite commemoration of the ILO's 90th anniversary, Dr. Heinz Fischer, President of the Republic of Austria, stressed the importance of social partnership and the role of the ILO in pursuing social justice. Mr. Rudolf Hundstorfer, Minister of Social Affairs, Labour and Consumer Protection, stated Austria's support for the important milestones that are the Global Jobs Pact and the recognition of ILO as a partner in the G-20 process. Presented during the event, "Austria's Decent Work Country Profile" is the first such study to be published, in an effort to systematically track progress in achieving decent work for all by its Member States.
Belgium
- 14 May 2009, Belgium
  Conference on Domestic workers
- 26-30 April 2009, Brussels, Belgium
  Belgium hosts tripartite conference, highlighting Decent work as "important theme for Belgian EU Presidency", and "decent work as key for addressing financial, economic crisis"
  Seminar organised by the SPF Emploi Travail concertation sociale (Ministère du Travail) and ABRT (Association belge pour le droit du travail), April 23 2009 to honour the 90th Anniversary of the ILO. This seminar will take place in Brussels. The languages of the seminar will be French and Dutch, with translation into English.
- April 2009, Belgium
  The Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization was translated into Dutch 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. As part of the ILO 90 celebrations in Belgium this important declaration was translated into Dutch.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 28 April 2009, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  National Tripartite Conference to celebrate the ILO's 90th Anniversary
  This National Tripartite Conference to celebrate the ILO's 90th Anniversary was opened by Mr. Sredoje Novic, Minister of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ms. Christine McNab, UN Resident Coordinator. The meeting was attended by tripartite partners from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The National Tripartite Conference highlighted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization and the ILO’s role to achieve progress and social justice in the context of globalization.
- April 2009, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  The Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization was translated into Serbian, Croatian and Bosnian by ILO in Bosnia
  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 Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian.
EU
- April, EU
  Ratification train of ILO Conventions on Health and Safety at Work
Finland
- 15 September 2009, Helsinki, Finland
  Finnish President Tarja Halonen hails the Global Jobs Pact
  In commemorating the ILO's 90th anniversary, President Tarja Halonen focussed on the jobs crisis and globalization in the current global economic situation. The occasion brought together key decision-makers from government with Chairpersons of the Employers and Workers Organizations and of the Parliamentary Committee on Social and Labour Affairs. ILO Deputy Director Kari Tapiola gave the keynote speech concentrating on the June ILO International Labour Conference and its Jobs Summit.
  1. Summary and photos from the event - (pdf 49KB)
France
- 26-30 April 2009, Paris, France
  Conference with historians, scientists, past and present ILO constituents
- 27 April 2009, France
  France and the ILO: 90 Years of Common History (Colloquium held at the Palais du Luxembourg) / La France et l'OIT : 90 ans d'histoire commune (Colloque au Palais du Luxembourg)
  The ILO Office in France has organized, under the auspices of the Minister of Labour, Social Relations, the Family, Solidarity and of the City, and the President of the Senate, a colloquium in Paris to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the ILO.
  1. Programme - (pdf, 22KB)
  2. Photos from the event - (pdf, 7.2MB)
Germany
- 23 April 2009, Berlin, Germany
  Marking the 90th anniversary of the ILO, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in Berlin hosts Tripartite conference, "The Social Dimension of Globalization: Germany and the ILO Past and Present"
  German Minister of Labour Olaf Scholz gave the keynote address, underlining ILO relevance in the present economic crisis, emphasizing the ILO's Decent Work Agenda as a prerequisite for economically and socially sustainable development and highlighting the Global Jobs Pact proposed by the ILO. Presentations by the chair of the German trade union federation Michael Sommer and the director for International Social Policy at the Employers Federation, Renate Hornung-Draus will also focus on the ILO's role in shaping the social dimension of globalization. Two historians, Daniel Maul and Sandrine Kott, will highlight the significant relationship between Germany, one of the pioneers of the social state, and the ILO over the decades.
Hungary
- 3-4 September 2009, Budapest, Hungary
  National Tripartite Conference: "The Role of the ILO Budapest Office for the Central and Eastern European Countries" "
  National Tripartite Conference was organized with the participation of high level representatives of the Hungarian government, workers' and employers' organizations, ILO officials, academics and representatives of UN agencies. The conference assessed the role of the ILO in the transition of Central and Eastern European countries. Participants agreed that the ILO played an important role in establishing and strengthening social dialogue and tripartism in Hungary and also in the region.
Ireland
- 29 April, Dublin, Ireland
  Irish Taoiseach and Dublin's Lord Mayor attend official publication launch of: Edward Phelan and the ILO: The Life and Views of an international Social Actor
  These memoirs detail the life and influence of Edward Phelan, ILO Director from 1941-1948, who is credited with developing the concept of tripartism, the cornerstone of the ILO. The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, T.D. highlighted Phelan's commitment to social justice as "an inspiration to us all as we seek to chart our way through these turbulent and uncertain times". Patricia O'Donovan, ILO Excecutive Director for Management and Administration, spoke of Phelan's lifelong commitment to the ideals and values of the ILO and the role they have played in Ireland's economic and social development.
  The launch was attended by some 70 participants. In addition to the Taoiseach and the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Eibhlin Byrne, the former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, T.D., was present, the former Minister for Finance and former leader of the Labour Party, Mr. Ruairi Quinn, T.D., the Chairperson of the Labour Court and members of the Labour Relations Commission as well as representatives of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, the Irish Business and Employers' Confederation and the Ministry of Labour.
  1. Remarks by Patricia O’Donovan, Executive Director for Management and Administration at the launch of Edward Phelan and the ILO, Mansion House, Dublin - (pdf 16 kB)
  2. Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen, T.D.
Italy
- 21 April 2009, Rome, Italy
  ILO: 90 years working for social justice organized in partnership with the ILO International Training Centre, Turin and CNEL (National Council for the Economy and Labour)
  The conference, which was opened with a message from H.E. Mr. Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic, featured the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization. The Declaration was translated into Italian and made available at the conference. It is also posted on the Internet. About 100 people attended the conference.
  1. A Special issue of the ILO Rome Newsletter was distributed at the Conference. (in Italian)
  2. Conference Agenda - (pdf, 102KB)
- April 2009, Italy
  The Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization was translated into Italian
Kazakhstan
- 22-23 April 2009, Kazakhstan
  Tripartite conference brings representatives from across Central Asia to mark ILO 90th Anniversary
- 5-6 May 2009, Kazakhstan
  Activities of National Partners within the framework of ILO-IPEC project in 2005-2008
  In dedication of the 90th Anniversary of the ILO and the 90th Anniversary of the First ILO Child Labour Convention a seminar was held to assess the results of activities of national partners who have been working on Child Labour issues in Kazakhstan for the past three to five years.
  1. Summary of the Child Labour seminar - (pdf 25kB)
  2. Photos from the Child Labour seminar - (pdf 1.1MB)
Kyrgyzstan
- July 2009, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
  Launch of Kyrgyzstyn billboards in honour of the ILO 90th Anniversary
  The ILO 90th Anniversary Colorful billboards appeared throughout the Chui Prospect, central street in Bishkek, where all key government offices are located. Chui Prospect is also a popular place for promenade.Thousands of people can now see these colourful posters every day. This initiative is also an example of the UN inter-agency collaboration at the country level, in particular within the UN Communication Group. The idea was unanimously supported by all UNCG members. Now the ILO 90th Anniversary posters are displayed there.
Moldova
- 27 April 2009, Chişinău, Moldova
  "A national conference: “ILO: 90 years Working for Social Justice” Trade unions will organize regional event with the participation of Trade Union members, local public authorities, economic agents and ILO staff."
  Representatives of constituents, members of Parliament, UN Agencies, mass-media.
- 7 September - 15 October 2009, Moldova
  Competition about human rights for NGOs, Initiative groups, individuals and Mass-medias
  The competition aims to encourage effective promotion of human rights in Moldova. The competition is organized by the United Nations Country Team in Moldova (with the participation of the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM Moldova), and other organizations active in the promotion of human rights in Moldova. Deardline for submission of applications is 15 October 2009.
  1. Human Rights Gala and Awards Ceremony - (pdf 83kB)
- 10 December 2009, Moldova
  Human Rights Gala and Awards Ceremony on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary
  Thee Gala will highlight the 20th anniversary of the Convention for the Rights of the Child, the 15th anniversary of the International Conference for Population Development, the 30th anniversary of the Convention for Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the 90th anniversary of the International Labour Organization (90 years working for social justice)
The Netherlands
- 29 October 2009, Leiden, The Netherlands
  University of Leiden and Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment lead seminar on ILO's role in new socioeconomic order The University of Leiden and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment have organized a seminar on the occasion of ILO's 90th anniversary. Dr. Paul v.d. Heyden, dean of the University of Leiden and chairman of the ILO committee on the freedom of association, took this initiative to raise awareness about the ILO and its relevance for the Netherlands among a broader Dutch public. Several issues will be covered. Minister of Labour Piet-Hein Donner will speak about the importance of the ILO and its relevance for the Netherlands, in the past as well as for the future. Other topics will be the effect of ILO standards on economic performance, the issue of migration and the role of multilateral organisations during the financial crisis and for the new economic order. Mrs. Alette van Leur, director Partnerships and Development Cooperation, will speak on behalf of the ILO.
  1. Programme - (pdf 439kB)
Norway
- 25-26 October 2009, Bergen, Norway
  Conference "ILO today and in the future" organized by the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions
  "ILO today and in the future" laid out ILO work, its position within the United Nations system and priorities for the Organization. The Conference, initiated by the regional level of the trade union confederation, included Mr. Jonas Gahr Stoere, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ms. Trine Lise Sundnes, Worker Member of ILO's Governing Body.
  1. Schedule for the Conference "ILO today and in the future" (Norwegian) - (pdf 272kB)
Portugal
- 29 April 2009, Lisbon, Portugal
  Portuguese Parliamentary Assembly examines role of ILO with social partners
  The ILO's 90th Anniversary was commemorated with a session in the "Sala do Senado da Assembleia da República" in Lisbon. The Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies, H.E. Antonio Filipe joined the Vice-President of the Parliamentary Commission on Labour, Social Security and Public Administration, Armenio Santos, to discuss the ILO's focus on Social Justice with leaders of several social partner organizations.
  1. Schedule: Comemoração dos 90 anos da OIT - (pdf 333kB)
  2. Photos of the Session in the Assembly of the Republic - (pdf 1.4MB)
- 8-14 May 2009, Região Autónoma da Madeira, Portugal
  Photo-Exhibition: The relationship between Portugal and ILO since 1919. Floral Exhibition uses the typical flower from Madeira to bring nature to ILO's 90th Anniversary
  The ILO Lisbon is participating in an exhibition which features the relationship between Portugal and ILO with historical photographs from 1919-2009.
  1. Report and schedule about the 90th Anniversary in Madeira (in Portuguese) - (pdf 751kB)
  2. Photos from the exhibitions - (pdf 1.4MB)
- October-December 2009, Lisbon, Portugal
  CD Rom, newsletter and photo-exhibition: "Portugal and ILO - its relations from 1974 to 2009"
  "Portugal and ILO - its relations since 1974 (year of the Portuguese revolution) until 2009". This study coordinated through the University of Coimbra and sponsored by ILO Lisbon Office will be published in the autumn. A CD-ROM and a Newsletter with additional information will also be forthcoming. The ILO Office in Lisbon is also creating a travelling Photo Exhibition covering the same period 1974-2009 on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary.
The Russian Federation
- 1 April 2009, Moscow, The Russia Federation
  Series of panels on the importance of the ILO, historical contributions of the ILO
- 17 April 2009, Moscow, The Russian Federation
  Launch of Moscow Metro Billboards in honour of the 90th Anniversary of the ILO
  Colorful billboards appeared throughout the central metro stations in Moscow as part of the ILO 90th anniversary campaign. As the main mode of public transport in the Russian capital, the metro carries about 8.5 million passengers each working day and up to 4 million passengers on weekends. The anniversary billboards will be displayed in the metro for one month, inviting millions of its passengers to join the ILO 90th anniversary celebration.
  1. Billbords in Russian metro - (pdf 398kB)
- 22 April 2009, Moscow, The Russian Federation
  Russian trade unions mark ILO 90th anniversary
  The ILO 90th anniversary was the first item on the agenda of the FITUR General Council meeting held in Moscow on 22 April 2009. Mikhail Shmakov, Chairman of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FITUR) made a report entitled "ILO 90th anniversary: ILO Conventions and Recommendations and their impact on social and labour relations in Russia".
- 23 April 2009, Moscow, The Russian Federation
  Moscow State University honours the tradition of cooperation with the ILO by giving its annual Lomonosov conference the theme of Decent Work
- 27 April 2009, St. Petersburg, The Russian Federation
  ILO90 Conference at St. Petersburg Trade Union University
  As part of the national ILO90 campaign, the St. Petersburg Humanitarian Trade Union University organized a conference with university management, professors, students and post-graduates. Following an overview of ILO history, starting at the founding of the Organization through to the ILO’s role in promoting a fair globalization. During an hour-long Q&A session, students’ questions were focused on the challenges of the economic crisis and on issues linked to globalization.
  1. ILO90 Conference at St. Petersburg Trade Union University - (pdf 70kB)
- 29 April 2009, Moscow, The Russian Federation
  ILO Room inaugurated at the Academy of Labour and Social Relations
  The Academy which celebrated its own 90th anniversary on 26 March formally opened an ILO Study Room by inviting ILO officials and distinguished guests to become students and sit at the desks (see photo). The ILO room is equipped with modern computers and internet access. It also has a rich collection of ILO publications given the Academy's history of actively promoting ILO values.
  1. ILO study room opened at the Academy of Labour in Moscow - (pdf 196kB)
Serbia
- 23 April 2009, Belgrade, Serbia
  90th Anniversary Celebration in Belgrade highlighted by Tripartite sharing of Best Practices and OSH Day Posters in Belgrade Public Transport System.
  A celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the ILO brought together representatives of Government and Workers organizations, and guests from Croatia. The celebration included a tripartite conference to share good practices on occupational safety and health (OSH). From 15-30 April posters marking the 90th Anniversary of the ILO and the World Day for Occupational Safety and Health are displayed in trams, buses and trolleys of the public transport system of the City of Belgrade, which serves 1 Million passengers daily.
  1. Occupational Safety and Health Day, and ILO 90 posters displayed in Belgrade Public Transport - (pdf 1MB)
  2. Occupational Safety and Health Day, and ILO 90 posters displayed in buses in Belgrade - (pdf 928kB)
Spain
- 1 January-30 September 2009, Madrid, Spain
  Commemorative Act on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary: "An answer for a social justice for a fair globalization"
  Spain commemorated the ILO 90th Anniversary under the title: "An answer for a social justice for a fair globalization". The ILO has designed this campaign on a tripartite basis. The elaboration and execution of acts included the national governments and the institutions, regional governments, local groups, employer organizations, trade unions organizations and more ILO partners. The Spanish media coverage started early this year and it will be finish in September.
- 26 March 2009, Valladolid, Spain
  Conference: "Decent Work and achieving the Millennium Development Goals"
  On occasion of the ILO 90 th Anniversary and with the General Union of Workers (UGT) collaboration, the ILO Office in Spain celebrated a Conference in Valladolid, called: "Achieving the Millennium Development Goals". Mr. Juan Hunt, Director of the ILO Office in Spain, opened the event with a special speech about ILO history and its work. The speech was presented in relationship with the Millennium Goals, especially with the promotion of 'decent work' to achieve social justice. The event received the support of the Castile and Leon Governments, Secretary General of UGT in the region and the various universities, political parties, trade unions, companies, cooperatives and other organizations and civil society representatives.
- 23 April 2009, Bilbao, Spain
  Conference/Workshop about the new needs of the Maritime Sector
  The ILO Office in Spain organized with the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (CEPESC), the General Secretariat of Mar, IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) and the Basque Government a workshop, called: "New maritime training needs fishery and minimum crew". Mr. Juan Hunt, the Director of the ILO Office in Spain, dedicated his speech to highlighting ILO activities in the fisheries sector, which started in 1920, only a year after the ILO's foundation. The International Fair of the shipbuilding industry, maritime and port Sinaval Eurofishing 2009 took place in the Bilbao Exhibition Center (BEC) and it welcomed the latest developments in the shipbuilding industry and fishing, gathering 330 signatures from 23 countries.
- 24 April 2009, Madrid, Spain
  90th Conference with the labour stakeholders
  The ILO 90th Anniversary had a voice in Spain with a specific Conference from Muprespa about safety and health at work and with a public article in the magazine "La Mutua". Both opportunities allowed discussion about the ILO's 90 years and extension of ILO's relations with all the labour stakeholders, agencies of work and private companies.
  1. Economía/Laboral.- La OIT cree que los 4 millones de parados constatan la "difícil situación" de España
  2. Photos from the conference - (pdf 3MB)
- 28 April 2009, Madrid, Spain
  International Day for Safety and Health on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary
  The ILO and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health at Work, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in collaboration with unions and employers' organizations held a tripartite event to mark the International Day for Safety and Health, where the ILO Director in Spain spoke about the historical role of the ILO in occupational safety and health at work. Mr. Hunt was in the inaugural session and he transmitted the ILO aims in relation with this topic. He explained the Decent Work Agenda and the ILO Declaration on a social justice for fair globalization. 350 guests attended the event. The Secretary of the State for Social Security, D. Octavio Granado, the Technical General Secretary of the Ministry of Manpower and Immigration, D. Esteban Rodriguez Vera, various representatives of the General Union of Workers (UGT) and Workers' Commissions (CC.OO), the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium Enterprise (CEPYME) and other institutions attended the event. Also a Safework expert from the ILO, Roberto Ocon, took part on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary.
  1. Seminario del 28 de abril: 90 Aniversario en España - (pdf 208kB)
  2. Photos from the event - (pdf 201kB)
- 14 May 2009, Madrid, Spain
  Morning Meeting with the mass media: "Presentation of the ILO 90th Anniversary"
  The Director of the ILO Office in Spain, Mr Hunt, launched further information about the 90th Anniversary events in Spain for the mass media. The 90th Anniversary activities will take place until next September. The news agency EFE, the news agency Europa Press, the African Press Association, the news agency Reuters, the International Press Club and National Radio of Spain took part in the meeting.
  1. Desayuno de trabajo con medios de comunicación. "Presentación de actividades con motivo del 90 Aniversario de la OIT" - (pdf 8kB)
  2. Dossier de Prensa - (pdf 81kB)
- 23 May 2009, Madrid, Spain
  ILO 90th Anniversary Campaign Against Child Labour
  The ILO SCREAM Programme (Supporting Children's Rights through Education, the Arts and the Media ) and the ILO Office in Spain have used the coinciding ILO 90th Anniversary and the 10th Anniversary of Convention 182 (about the worst forms of child labour) to keep a focus on the elimination of Child Labour. The World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June included a cultural event in Maria Guerrero Theater in Madrid, featuring many young people from different schools. The Executive Vice President of Telefonica Foundation, Javier Nadal; Coordinator, Programme of SM Foundation, José María González; President of the Cinema academy, Eduardo Campoy; General Secretary of CEOE, José María Lacasa and the ILO Director in Spain, Juan Hunt, took part in the event as well.
- May/June 2009, Madrid, Spain
  Red Card against Child Labour! Football with Real Madrid
  Thousands of children from the Real Madrid Integration School raised a red card against child labour, as a symbolic act, on occasion of ILO's 90th Anniversary. The children's families also participated during the final match played in the Real Madrid Integration School.
- 2 June 2009, Madrid, Spain
  Stolen Childhood, Documentary Exhibition against Child Labour
  The Documentary Exhibition, Stolen Childhood, featured the five-time award-winning film, El Camino by Ishtar Yasin . After the screening, Ishtar Yasin, and the ILO Director in Spain, Juan Hunt, lauded ILO support against child labour. Juan Hunt highlighted the importance of cinema in generating awareness of child labour in the world. The cinema was indeed full coupled with wide Spanish mass media coverage.
- 25 June 2009, Madrid, Spain
  News conference attended by the Spanish media on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary and the Global Jobs Pact
  On occasion of the 98th Tripartite Summit in the International Labour Conference in Geneva, the Director of the ILO Office in Spain, Mr Juan Hunt, organized a news conference attended by the Spanish media. News on the radio, television and press media were of the results of the conference impact in Spain. He reported on the Global Jobs Pact, which Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Labour and about 4000 representatives of workers, employers and governments seek ways to lessen the effects of the crisis on workers and businesses.
- 16 July 2009, Madrid, Spain
  High-Level Commemoration of ILO's 90th Anniversary and Global Jobs Pact
  The Office in Spain celebrated the ILO 90 Anniversary with a High-Level Commemorative Act. This event, which was chaired by the ILO Executive Director of the Office of the General Director, Ms. María Angélica Ducci, was divided in four parts: Inauguration, two Round Tables and a Closing Ceremony. The Inauguration was composed by the Secretary of State and Cooperation, Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the General Secretary of the Spanish Employers Confederation (CEOE), Mr. José María Lacasa, and the General Secretary of the Trade Union Federation Commission (CCOO), Mr. Ignacio Fernández Toxo, and the Director of the ILO Office in Spain, Mr. Juan Hunt. The Minister of Labour and Immigration, Mr.Celestino Corbacho, the General Secretary of the General Trade Union (UGT), Mr. Cándido Méndez, the Representative Director of the General Secretary of the UNWTO, Mr. José García Blanch, Mr. Juan Hunt and Ms. María Angélica Ducci, were in charge of the Closing Ceremony. The occasion signalled an upcoming tripartite proposal to strengthen and achieve social justice through the Decent Work and the Global Jobs Pact. At the event, Ms. Ducci also confirmed that the ILO will participate in the G20 Summit in September in New York, to continue to contribute its experience in tackling the economic and jobs crisis.
  1. Schedule and photos from the event - (pdf 1.26MB)
  2. Nota de prensa y Press Clipping del Acto Conmemorativo de Alto Nivel con ocasión del 90 Aniversario de OIT - (pdf 2MB)
- 10 September 2009, Madrid, Spain
  ILO, finalist of the Príncipe de Asturias Award
  After 90 years working for social justice, the ILO work has been reflected in the Prince of Asturias Awards. The ILO was a finalist in the category of International Cooperation, competing with Rita Levi-Montalcini Foundation and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ILO is a favourite recognized for efforts in development cooperation. On the other hand, the winner in the category of Concord was announced on Thursday 10 September.
  1. Noticia de Rtve: La OIT queda finalista en el Premio Príncipe de Asturias
- 26 September 2009, Spain
  National Lottery of Spain on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary
  The National Lottery in Spain is a massive activity managed for the Government. The economic benefits collects for this game of chance always are dedicated for social issues in the country. On 26 September the lottery tickets are dedicated for the ILO 90th Anniversary. The ILO 90th Anniversary Logotype and the ILO sentence "A better world starts here" was enclosed in the Lottery Ticket and It will be in thousands pockets in Spain.
  1. Boleto de la Lotería Nacional dedicado al 90 Aniversario de OIT - (pdf 371kB)
Switzerland
- 21 April 2009, Geneva, Switzerland
  90th Anniversary ribbon and photo exhibition at the ILO Headquarters
  1. Photos - (pdf 367kB)
- 23 April 2009, Geneva, Switzerland
  A launch was held at ILO headquarters for this new 90th Anniversary publication, "The ILO and the Quest for Social Justice, 1919-2009". A press conference about the publication was held at the Palais des Nations on 27 April, 2009.
- 28 April 2009, Geneva, Switzerland
  Occupational Safety and Health Day celebrations took place at the ILO Headquarters
  On April 28th the closing day of the 90th Anniversary week, events took place around the world in support of the World Day for Safety and Health Work. At the ILO Headquarters in Geneva, a panel discussion, film projection and photo exhibit event marked the day. Across the world workers, employers, governments and leading occupational safety and health activists came together to accentuate the necessity of safe and healthy work. Through billboards, marches, musical and theatrical events and high level gatherings, the importance of workers' health and safety was dynamically reaffirmed.
- 7-9 May 2009, Geneva, Switzerland
  Academic Conference: "Transnational Social Policies: Reformist networks and the International Labour Organization"
  1. Event programme - (pdf 316kB)
- 15 May 2009, Geneva, Switzerland
  ILO Annual Run/Walk Charity event in conjunction with the ILO's 90th
  In conjunction with the ILO's 90th Anniversary celebrations, the Sports and Leisure Association of the ILO, with the support of the Staff Union, is holding its annual combined run and walk charity event on Friday 15 May. The funds from this year's proceeds will go to support the work of HandiSports, a Geneva-based association dedicated to promoting and expanding sports opportunities for disabled people.
  1. Information leaflet
  2. Registration form
- 22 May 2009, Geneva, Switzerland
  Staff Picnic and Sports Day at the ILO Headquarters in Celebration of the 90th Anniversary
- 7 October 2009, Switzerland and around the world
  International Day of Decent Work
- 12-15 October 2009, Geneva, Switzerland
  Symposium: "The Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining in the 21st Century". Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Convention 98
  On 8 June 1949 the International Labour Conference adopted Convention No. 98 in San Francisco. Hence, it will be 60 years old in 2009. The ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) and the Workers’ group will celebrate the anniversary of a Convention which establishes the right of a trade union to exist and the collective bargaining. The Symposium is examining recent trends and developments in collective bargaining and the protection of the right to organize and its is discussing the relationship between collective bargaining and the social and economic objectives of Decent Work. "The Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining in the 21st Century" is identifying policies and strategies that would strengthen the capacity of trade unions to organize and to bargain collectively and ways and means of achieving the universal application of the right to organize and to bargain collectively.
  1. Actrav Symposium on the Right to Organize Collective Bargaining - (pdf 54kB)
Tajikistan
- 28 April 2009, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
  The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Tajikistan officially launched a Child Labour Monitoring Unit on occasion of ILO 90th Anniversary - (pdf 10kB)
  The Ministry selected the ILO anniversary day for the opening ceremony of this Unit because combatting child labour is one of the most important issues in the country. The Unit will focus on monitoring, identifying and removing girls and boys from the worst forms of child labour in the Tajik capital, Dushanbe. Its staff will regularly check the places where girls and boys may work in order to identify child labourers and determine risks to which they are exposed. They will also refer these children to services, verify that they have been removed, and track them afterwards to ensure that they have satisfactory alternatives to child labour.
- 3 June 2009, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
  ILO Anniversary high on the agenda of national workshop in Tajikistan
  The main conference hall in Dushanbe hosted a national workshop on the “Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Tajik Migrant Workers and Presentation of ILO Global Report on Forced Labour”. The National workshop was conducted by the ILO in close cooperation with the Tajik Ministry of Labour and Social Protection within the framework of the ILO’s project “Community Development through Employment Creation and improved Migration Management project in Tajikistan” financed by the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security.
  1. Report and photos from Tajikistan workshop - (pdf 144kB)
Turkey
- 3 March 2009, Sakarya, Turkey
  Seminar with the trade union confederation TURK-IS and University of Sakarya. During this event, the President of TURK-IS, the Rector a.i. and ILO-Ankara Director delivered speeches on the history of the ILO and the importance of decent work. Also, there was a panel discussion with academics of the university about the different aspects of decent work.
- 9 November 2009, Ankara, Turkey
  Symposium: "The Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Declaration and Working Life in Turkey"
  The University of Ankara, Faculty of Political Science, and the ILO are celebrating their anniversaries together, 150 and 90 years respectively. The Symposium focussed on the ILO's 8 fundamental conventions which are covered in its Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (1998). Prof. Dr. Mesut Gülmez, gave the keynote address on ILO's history as a human rights institution. Panels featured presidents of all social partner organizations as well as the Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and prominent academics.
  1. Poster for the symposium - (pdf 225kB)
  2. Program for the symposium - (pdf 74kB)
- November, Turkey
  Series of panels on the importance of the ILO, historical contributions of the ILO
Ukraine
- 14 April 2009, Ukraine
  Launch: One Hundred ILO Publications in the National Library of Ukraine on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary
  1. Photos from the event - (pdf 379kB)
- 28 April 2009, Ukraine
  "National Tripartite Conference “ILO: 90 Years Working for Social Justice” . Press conference Exhibition “ILO cooperation with Ukraine”: Thematic stands of ILO projects (both current and implemented) with photos from materials produced (research, manuals etc). Presentations of ILO Publications in the National Parliamentarian Library, Central Library of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine ILO press – club with TC project staff it in the week of 20-24 April. Key partners of the ILO including Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Trade Unions, Employers organizations and journalists.
The United Kingdom
- 6 May 2009, The United Kingdom
  UK tripartite event highlights continuing relevance of ILO upon its 90th anniversary and calls knowledge base and research its "crown jewels"
  The tripartite celebration of the ILO's 90th Anniversary also included NGO and academic representatives. It took place at Admiralty House. Minister Jonathon Shaw congratulated the ILO on the speed and vigour of its response to the current Crisis. This sentiment was echoed by Brendan Barber, General Secretary of the TUC and John Cridland, Deputy Director of the CBI, who also referred to the ILO's knowledge base and research as its "crown jewels". Mr. Barber concluded that the ILO had never been more needed than at this time of Crisis. A Panel of Experts also spoke to the ILO's 'thought leadership' and the need to integrate ILO policies into Poverty Reduction Strategies.
  1. Summary of events - (pdf 28kB)
  2. ILO 90th Anniversary event report and photos - (pdf 1.2MB)
Uzbekistan
- 28 April 2009, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  Tripartite Roundtable on occasion of the ILO 90th Anniversary and the World Occupational Safety and Health day in Uzbekistan
  The roundtable centred on the implementation of a new law regarding occupational accidents and diseases insurance. The combined commemorative day was celebrated by all participants, strengthening close cooperation between the ILO and Uzbekistan and facilitating labour legislation in an important area.

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Speech given by Ms. Petra Ulshoefer, ILO Regional Director for Europe, during the opening day of the International Labour Conference - (pdf 19kB)