Events and meetings
Events and meetings
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ILO Director-General on official visit in Algeria
13 - 16 April 2013
The Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr. Guy Ryder, paid an official visit to Algeria from 13 to 16 April 2013 at the invitation of the Algerian Government and the social partners.
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Post 2015 Expert Consultation on Growth and Employment
12 April 2013
The ILO and UNDP convened a Post 2015 Experts Consultative Meeting on "Growth and Employment".
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National Tripartite Dialogue on Maternity Protection in Zambia
27 - 28 March 2013
The Government of Zambia, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), is hosting a National Tripartite Dialogue on Maternity Protection – in the presence of the First Lady, Dr. Christine Mwela Kaseba-Sata - , from 27-28 March 2013 in Lusaka, Zambia.
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Public Private Forum on ‘Women in Business’
23 February - 14 March 2013
On 2nd January 2013, the International Labour Organization (ILO), Ministry of Social Services and Development and Horn Relief Development (HRD) held a Public Private Forum to discuss the role of women in business.
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Business skills training for IDPs
23 February - 14 March 2013
On 23rd February - 14th March 2013, ILO, EU and Horn Relief Development trained 20 women from Internally Displaced Camps in basic business skills. The eighteen day intensive training programme was held at Hawo Taako Center, Mogadishu.
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Promotion of Decent Work in the South African Transport Sector
7 February 2013
From 3 to 8 February 2012, the Social and Economic Council of Flanders (SERV) is hosting a delegation of the social partners of the South African Port of Durban for a study trip to different ports in Flanders and the Netherlands. The study trip to the Netherlands is hosted by the Dutch trade union FNV. It feeds into the ILO project “Promotion of Decent Work in the South African Transport Sector” co-funded by the Flemish and Dutch governments.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2012
3 December 2012
Every 3rd of December, persons with disabilities across all nations gather to commemorate the International Day of the Disabled (IDPD). The event which is observed annually internationally goes way back to 1992 with different themes each year all addressing the various concerns of persons with disabilities with the aim of promoting awareness towards inclusiveness.
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Social Security Priorities for South Africa and the Social Protection Floor
27 November 2012
South Africa has a fragile social security system, with gaps in the prevention and alleviation of poverty and in contributory arrangements relating to pensions and death and disability protection
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Business Associations in Somalia trained to manage and improve their associations
21 - 26 November 2012
The ILO, Ministry of Women and Family Affairs, Chamber of Commerce and social partners concluded a 5 day workshop on Building Women’s Entrepreneurs Associations from 21st November 2012 up to 26th November 2012 in Mogadishu.
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Global South-South Development Forum 2012
19 - 23 November 2012
The 2012 Global South-South Development Expo in Vienna (Austria) placed the spotlight on Energy and Climate Change. The ILO Solution Forum on Energy, Climate Change and Decent Work (20 November) covered inclusive access to decent work, follow-up to Rio+20, green jobs, social protection and the promotion of workers’ rights in the field of renewable energy and climate change.