Statements and speeches
December 2019
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United Nations Network on Migration
UN Network on Migration marks the Global Compact's first anniversary
11 December 2019
Adopted in 2018, the Global Compact highlights the need for international cooperation to address the challenges of migration and reap its benefits, while respecting human rights.
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14th African Regional Meeting
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder's closing remarks at the 14th ILO African Regional Meeting
06 December 2019
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14th African Regional Meeting
A human-centred future of work needed in Africa
03 December 2019
ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, outlined the world of work challenges and opportunities facing Africa at the opening of the ILO’s 14th African Regional Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
November 2019
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Annual Forum on Business and Human Rights 2019
Create the right environment for responsible business
26 November 2019
States have a role to play in promoting responsible business, said ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, at the Business and Human Rights Forum 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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© H. Abdulsalam / UNAMID 2021
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
End violence and harassment in the world of work
25 November 2019
"Violence and harassment constitutes one of the greatest threats to decent work. No more excuses. Let’s work together and make the promise of Convention No. 190 a reality for all," says ILO Director-General.
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“1+6” Roundtable, Beijing
A human-centred approach to global economic governance
21 November 2019
Reducing inequality and ensuring sustainable development requires greater cooperation and policy coherence within the multilateral system, Guy Ryder has told leaders at a meeting in Beijing held to discuss the development of the world economy.
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Launch of the revised Integrated Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Standards
Jobs and skills for post-conflict reintegration and inclusive development
19 November 2019
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United Nations Network on Migration
Statement by the Principals of the Executive Committee
14 November 2019
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Maternity protection
A Century of maternity protection - An unfinished transformation
08 November 2019
One of the ILO’s very first Conventions covered maternity protection, but while there is plenty of evidence that maternity protection is good for individuals, societies and economies, there is still a long way to go to ensure that this universal right is a reality.
October 2019
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Statement
G20 Declaration: Advancing Tourism's Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
27 October 2019
Ministers of Tourism of G20 member countries and invited countries, met under Japan’s G20 Presidency, alongside the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), in Kutchan, Hokkaido, Japan on October 26, 2019.