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Nepal: Campaign for the Ratification and Application of ILO Conventions Nos. 87 and 98 in the Asia-Pacific Region

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ILO Governing Body elects new chairperson

The Governing Body of the International Labour Office (ILO) elected Greg Vines, Minister (Labour), Australian Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva, as Chairperson for 2011-12.

Transcript of the video message from Daw Aung San Suu Kyi delivered to the 100th International Labour Conference

The former General Secretary of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar appeals to the ILO to expand its activities in Myanmar.

ILO Director-General sounds alarm on situation of workers in Bahrain

The Director-General of the International Labour Office, Juan Somavia, has reiterated the grave concern he expressed in a letter of 1 April to the Prime Minister of Bahrain at developments in the country, in particular over reports of widespread...

Opening message at the Seminar-Workshop on Freedom of Association, Civil Liberties, Labour Laws and the Issue of Impunity (Visayas)

By Mr Lawrence Jeff Johnson, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines, Iloilo City, Philippines

ILO Director-General expresses support for reform and change in Egypt

Mr. Juan Somavia, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), concluding an official visit to Egypt, expressed ILO support for the establishment of freedom of association and other labour market and economic reforms in the...

ILO commends the Egyptian government declaration on freedom of association

The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr. Juan Somavia, welcomes the statement of the Minister of Manpower and Migration of Egypt, H.E Dr. Ahmed El Borai on trade union rights.

Opening address at the National Seminar for Trade Unions on Freedom of Association and Review of the Progress of the High Level Mission

By Mr Lawrence Jeff Johnson, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines, Tagaytay City, Philippines

Opening address at the Seminar-Workshop on Freedom of Association, Civil Liberties, Labour Laws and the Issue of Impunity

By Mr Lawrence Jeff Johnson, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines

Freedom of association

ILO Governing Body concludes discussions on freedom of association

The November 2010 session of the Governing Body of the International Labour Office (ILO) took a number of decisions regarding fundamental rights at work.

Opening message at the Tripartite Consultation Meeting on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Rights in Export Processing...

By Mr Lawrence Jeff Johnson, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines

Governing Body

ILO Governing Body elects new Chairperson – Committee on Freedom of Association cites Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Islamic...

The Governing Body of the International Labour Office (ILO) elected H.E. Mr. Adelwaheb Jemal, Ambassador of Tunisia and Permanent Representative of Tunisia to the United Nations Office in Geneva, as Chairperson for 2010-11.

Labour rights

Zimbabwe Government accepts ILO Commission of Inquiry’s recommendations

The Government of Zimbabwe has informed the Director-General of the ILO Juan Somavia that it accepts the recommendations contained in the report of the ILO Commission of Inquiry on trade union rights in the country.

307th ILO Governing Body

ILO Commission of Inquiry emphasizes the role of the process of national healing and reconciliation in ensuring freedom of association...

An ILO Commission of Inquiry recently released its report entitled “Truth, reconciliation and justice in Zimbabwe”. The independent Commission of Inquiry, composed of high-level independent legal experts, had been mandated to examine the observance...

307th ILO Governing Body

ILO Governing Body concludes discussions on fundamental rights at work

The Governing Body of the International Labour Office (ILO) examined a number of issues regarding fundamental rights at work, including the latest report of the Committee on Freedom of Association.

ILO Governing Body

ILO Governing Body elects new Chairperson ─ Committee on Freedom of Association cites Myanmar, Cambodia and Islamic Republic of Iran

The Governing Body of the International Labour Office (ILO) elected H.E. Mrs. Maria Nazareth Farani Azevêdo, Ambassador of Brazil and Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations Office in Geneva as Chairperson for its 2009-10 Session.

Statement by Mr. Ulf Edström (Sweden) on behalf of the Workers Group on the 352nd Report of the Committee on Freedom of Association (CFA),...

Commission of Inquiry on Zimbabwe

Commission of Inquiry on Zimbabwe begins its work, mindful of the process of dialogue and reconciliation underway in the country

The Commission of Inquiry, set up by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office at its 303rd Session (November 2008) to examine complaints concerning the observance by Zimbabwe of the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to...

Statement from the International Labour Office on the release of men convicted for murder of Cambodian trade unionist

The International Labour Office welcomes the decision by the Supreme Court of Cambodia to release Born Samnang and Sok Sam Oeun on bail. The two men were convicted of the 2004 murder of the trade union leader Chea Vichea.

ILO concern expressed over the situation in Swaziland

The members of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization have expressed concern over the situation relating to freedom of association in Swaziland, and in particular over the security of Jan Sithole, Secretary General of the...