Statements and speeches
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Statement
ILO Adopts Convention on Violence and Harassment at Work at the Centenary Meeting
01 July 2019
“The Convention’s message is clear: Violence exists in the world of work, and cannot be tolerated,” says Numan Özcan, Director of ILO Office for Turkey.
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© Tran Van Yen / ILO 2019
World Day Against Child Labour
How we treat our children is a reflection of our societies and values
12 June 2019
In a statement released for World Day Against Child Labour, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder urges Governments, workers and employers to make a final push to end child labour.
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12th Session of the Labour Assembly
A shared history
23 May 2019
In an address to Turkey’s Labour Assembly, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder spoke of the shared history between the ILO and modern Turkey.
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Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice
19 February 2019
In a statement marking World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder says decent work is key to achieving sustainable development and social justice, itself a foundation of lasting peace.
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© Jesse A. Lora / NAVFAC 2019
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2017
"Accurate data will help to save lives"
28 April 2017
"Countries that have good data will be better placed to fulfil their commitment to implement and report on the global plan of action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all under the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," says ILO Director-General on World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28th April.
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© Stefan Magdalinski 2019
World Day of Social Justice
Decent work for social justice
20 February 2017
On World Day of Social Justice (20 February), ILO Director-General Guy Ryder underscores the challenge of bridging the social and economic gaps which have arisen as a result of growing inequality.
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© Alecska 2019
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against one woman anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere
25 November 2016
"Ending violence against women is about guaranteeing the basic rights of women and liberating us all from the ties of prejudice, misogyny and inequality. The path is clear, and the ILO will continue its work until the entire world of work is free from violence," says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder.