Governing Body documents

GB.355/INS/10(Rev.1)

Complaint alleging non-observance by Guatemala of Conventions Nos 87 and 98

In version Rev.1 of 14 November, the draft decision has been inserted.

GB.355/INS/INF/1

Approved symposia, seminars, workshops and similar meetings

This document provides information on all symposia, seminars and workshops approved by the Officers of the Governing Body between May and October 2025.

GB.355/INS/4(Rev.1)

Follow-up to the outcome of the Second World Summit for Social Development

This document responds to the request of the Governing Body at its 350th Session, during which it decided to discuss the follow-up to the Second World Summit for Social Development (the Summit) in November 2025. It provides an overview of the...

GB.355/INS/17/2 – Reports of the Officers of the Governing Body

Second report: Complaint submitted under article 26 of the ILO Constitution alleging non-observance by Chile of Conventions Nos 87, 98, 135...

GB.355/INS/18

Composition, agenda and programme of standing bodies and meetings

Media Advisory

ILO Governing Body to hold its 355th Session

The ILO Governing Body will meet in Geneva from 17 to 27 November 2025 to review key policy and country matters.

GB355/INS/16/4 - Fourth Supplementary Report

Documents submitted for information only

GB.355/LILS/2

Report of the fifth meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee established under the MLC, 2006 (Geneva, 7–11 April 2025)

As required by the Standing Orders of the Special Tripartite Committee (STC), the Chairperson of the fifth meeting of the STC (7–11 April 2025) presents his report on the working of the Convention. The Governing Body is invited to: take note of this...

GB.355/PFA/INF/4

Progress report on the implementation of the Human Resources Strategy for 2022–25

At its 343rd Session (November 2021), the Governing Body endorsed the Human Resources (HR) Strategy for 2022–25. The Strategy is aimed at ensuring a workforce of the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity, with due regard being...

GB.355/PFA/INF/3

Update on the premises for the ILO Regional Office for Africa and Country Office for Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and...

GB.355/INS/INF/2

Report on the status of pending representations submitted under article 24 of the ILO Constitution

As requested by the Governing Body, this document provides information on the status of pending representations submitted under article 24 of the ILO Constitution.

GB.355/INS/12(Rev.1)

Developments in the application of the resolution concerning the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine from the perspective of...

In version "Rev.1" of 29 October, some footnotes have been added.

GB.355/INS/7

The ILO in a changing multilateral environment: Towards better effectiveness and efficiency

This document contains detailed proposals to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office’s operations in a changing and challenging multilateral environment. The Governing Body is invited to provide guidance on the proposals, to endorse...

GB.355/Agenda(Rev.2)

Agenda of the 355th Session of the ILO Governing Body (November 2025)

In version Rev.2 of 27 October, corrections were made to the INS section and to the title of PFA/INF/3.

GB.355/INS/5

Update on the Global Coalition for Social Justice

This document provides an update on the Global Coalition for Social Justice (see the draft decision in paragraph 40)

GB.355/POL/2

Identifying challenges and possible policy responses regarding the application of the principle of non-discrimination in the world of work

This document has been prepared to facilitate the discussion of the Governing Body under this item. The Governing Body is invited to take note of the information it contains and to provide guidance to the Office’s work on the principle of...

GB.355/POL/3

Sectoral meetings held in 2025 and proposals for sectoral work in 2026–27

This document addresses the sectoral meetings held in the first half of 2025, including the approval of the policy guidelines for the promotion of decent work in recycling (section I); contains proposals for sectoral meetings to be held in the...

GB.355/POL/INF/1

Update on the preparations for the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

This paper provides information on recent developments in the preparations for the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in response to the Governing Body’s request to be updated on the progress made at its 355th Session...

GB.355/POL/4

Enhanced programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories

This document reports on progress made within the framework of the ILO enhanced programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories and highlights the main developments and challenges in the labour market situation (see the draft...

GB355/INS/16/3 - Third Supplementary Report

Maintenance of the Philippines on the list of Members which fully meet the minimum requirements concerning processes and procedures for the...