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Making Decent Work a global goal
'The primary goal of the ILO today,' says Director-General Juan Somavia, 'is to promote opportunities
for women and men to obtain decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity.'
The International Labour Organization was established in 1919, after the First World War,
following the Treaty of Versailles. The International Labour Office is headed by a Director-General
appointed by the Governing Body. Albert Thomas of France was the first Director-General of the
ILO. The current
Director-General, Juan Somavia,
took office in March 1999.
In 2003, the field offices of the ILO were restructured and Subregional Offices (SRO) were established. In Asia, three SROs- Bangkok, Manila and New Delhi - became operational as of 1 April 2003.
The SRO-New Delhi, in close collaboration with the Country Offices/Liaison Office in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, is responsible for programme, planning and implementation of ILO activities in these countries besides being directly responsible for ILO activities in India and Islamic Republic of Iran. In the case of Pakistan, SRO-New Delhi provides only technical assistance. Activities in non-member countries in the region - Bhutan and Maldives - are carried out as and when requested.
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What's new
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New ILO report says "cost of coercion" to workers in forced labour surpasses US$ 20 billion per year
In a new study on the patterns of forced labour worldwide, the International
Labour Office (ILO) says the “opportunity cost” of coercion to the workers
affected reaches over USD 20 billion per year.
90th Anniversary of the International Labour Organization - (pdf, 37 kb)
The Director-General's statement on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the ILO.
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Draft National Employment Policy for India - (pdf, 98 kb)
The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, and the ILO have prepared the first draft of
the national employment policy. This draft has been finalized after a long and participatory process of
consultations with various stakeholders, including at a national technical consultation. Your feedback
on the draft is invited. Please send your
inputs to :
Ms. Sukti Dasgupta /
Ms. Anjana Chellani /
Ms. Sharmishta Sinha by 4 September 2008.
This draft can also be viewed at the Ministry of Labour & Employment website.
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Employment Challenge and Strategies in India - (pdf, 288 kb)
ILO Asia-Pacific Working Paper Series
The paper looks at the employment challenges faced by India within the framework of "ten
core elements" identified by the Global Employment Agenda of the ILO. These elements
relate to trade and investment, technological change, sustainable livelihoods, macro policy,
entrepreneurship development, skills development, active labour market policies, social
protection, conditions of work and poverty reduction.
Global Employment Trends - January 2009
The global economic crisis is expected to lead to a dramatic increase in the number of people
joining the ranks of the unemployed, working poor and those in vulnerable employment.
Based on new developments in the labour market and depending on the timeliness and effectiveness
of recovery efforts, the report says global unemployment in 2009 could increase over 2007 by a
range of 18 million workers, and more than 50 million if the situation continues to deteriorate.
The ILO report also said that in this last scenario some 200 million workers, mostly in developing economies,
could be pushed into extreme poverty.
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Ongoing and upcoming
- 8 Arpil 2009, New Delhi, India
Skills development for domestic workers
- 31 March 2009, New Delhi, India
ILO/AIOE/MoLE meeting on promoting skills at the work place
- 6 March 2009, New Delhi, India
Flexicurity: In the context of globalization
- 19 - 20 Febraury 2009, Sohna, Haryana
Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Debt Bondage in India
see all events >
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Disclaimer: The above map does not reflect a position by the ILO on the legal status of any country or territory or the delimitation of any frontiers.
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