Governing Body documents

GB.352/INS/3/1

Follow-up to the resolution concerning the third recurrent discussion on fundamental principles and rights at work

This document proposes a plan of action for the period 2024–30 to give effect to the conclusions concerning the third recurrent discussion on fundamental principles and rights at work adopted by the International Labour Conference in June 2024. The...

GB.352/POL/1

Report on the implementation of the revised plan of action on social dialogue and tripartism for the period 2019–23

This document provides an overview and examples of work and results accomplished under the plan of action on social dialogue and tripartism (2019–23) and identifies some lessons learned. The Governing Body is invited to provide guidance to reinforce...

GB.352/LILS/5

Implications of gendered and other inappropriate terms and references in all international labour standards

This background paper was requested by the Governing Body in follow-up to the recommendations of the Standards Review Mechanism Tripartite Working Group (SRM TWG) in 2021 and 2022. It presents information to the Governing Body concerning gendered...

GB.352/INS/3/2

Follow-up to the resolution concerning decent work and the care economy

This document proposes a plan of action on decent work and the care economy for the period 2024–30 to give effect to the resolution concerning decent work and the care economy adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 112th Session in...

GB.352/INS/7

Democratization in the ILO’s governance and update on the status of ratification of the 1986 Instrument for the Amendment of the...

As requested by the Governing Body at its 350th Session (March 2024), this document provides an update concerning the ratification of the Instrument for the Amendment of the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation, 1986 (“the 1986...

GB.352/INS/19/1 - First supplementary report

Follow-up to Governing Body decisions

In the present document, the Governing Body is provided with an overview of the action envisaged or already taken by the Office to give effect to the decisions adopted at its previous sessions (see the draft decision in paragraph 5). This document...

GB.352/POL/3

Enhanced programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories

This document provides an update on the progress made within the framework of the ILO programme of development cooperation in the occupied Arab territories. Amid the unprecedented crisis affecting the Palestinian labour market, due to the ongoing...

GB.352/INS/2

Agenda of future sessions of the International Labour Conference

This document is intended to facilitate consideration by the Governing Body of proposals for the agenda of the International Labour Conference for 2026 and beyond, including the strategic approach to be followed (see the draft decision in paragraph...

GB.352/LILS/1

Possible options that could allow employers’ and workers’ representatives from Myanmar to contribute to the work of future sessions of the...

This document was requested by the Governing Body at its 351st Session (June 2024), following an invitation from the Credentials Committee of the 112th Session (June 2024) of the Conference for the Governing Body to urgently consider possible...

GB.352/INS/9

The status of Palestine in the ILO and its participation rights in ILO meetings

At the request of the Governing Body at its 351st Session (June 2024) further to the adoption of resolution ES-10/23 by the United Nations General Assembly, the Office has prepared an analysis of the status of Palestine in the ILO and the...

GB.352/LILS/4

Proposals on the streamlining of reporting on ratified Conventions

In accordance with the decision of the Governing Body at its 349th Session (October–November 2023), this document sets out proposals for the streamlining of article 22 reporting. These proposals follow informal tripartite consultations held on 24...

GB.352/PFA/1

The ILO’s Strategic Plan for 2026–29

The Strategic Plan appended to this document is a high-level, visionary document that presents a strategic vision of the ILO for the period 2026–29 and sets out the substantive and organizational steps towards its realization. The Governing Body is...

GB.352/PFA/10

Matters relating to the Joint Inspection Unit

This document provides information on the annual report of the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) for 2023 and its programme of work for 2024, and a summary of two reports published by the JIU in 2023 on the following United Nations system-wide issues:...

GB.352/INS/3/3

Analysis of the measures taken to promote the effective functioning of the Conference

This document reviews the arrangements implemented at the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference (2024) and explores further areas where improvements could be considered. The review of such arrangements will inform the proposals to be...

GB.352/PFA/10/REF/2

ILO’s follow-up status on the JIU recommendations presented to the Governing Body in the previous three years: an update as of July 2024

Reference document concerning “Matters relating to the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU)” (GB.352/PFA/10)

GB.352/PFA/10/REF/1

ILO’s follow-up status on the JIU recommendations in the relevant JIU reports published in 2023, as of July 2024

Reference document concerning “Matters relating to the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU)” (GB.352/PFA/10)

GB.352/PFA/4

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

This document is also available in French and Spanish.

GB.352/INS/19/2 - Second Supplementary Report

The position of Chief Internal Auditor and Director of Internal Audit and Oversight

This document is also available in French and Spanish.

GB.352/INS/19/4/Fourth Supplementary Report

Appointment of an Assistant Director-General

This document is also available in French and Spanish.

GB.352/INS/6

Biennial report on the implementation of the ILO Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (2020–23)

This document constitutes the second biennial report on the Office’s implementation of the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) and the related ILO Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (2020–23), as instructed by the Governing...