Governing Body documents

GB.356/PFA/9

The ILO’s Human Resources Strategy for 2026–29

The Human Resources Strategy for 2026–29 sets out the measures through which the Office will support the effective implementation of the ILO Reform by aligning workforce planning, talent development, leadership expectations and workplace culture...

GB.356/INS/10

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

GB.356/INS/7

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

This document provides an update of the ILO’s financial situation and further elaborates the vision and strategic objectives of the reform. It presents the framework used to determine proposals for reprioritization in the programme of work for...

GB.356/PFA/1

ILO programme implementation 2024–25

This document is submitted for debate and guidance (see the draft decision in paragraph 277).

GB.356/INS/3

Results of the ILO Action Plan for Gender Equality 2024–25 and proposed outline of the Action Plan 2026–29

This document summarizes the results of the implementation of the ILO Action Plan for Gender Equality 2022–25 (Action Plan 2022–25) during the period 2024–25, highlighting progress and areas for improvement; the main findings of an independent...

GB.356/LILS/3

Proposed forms for reports to be submitted under article 19 of the ILO Constitution in 2027, 2028 and 2029 - Selected up-to-date instruments

In this document, the Governing Body is invited to request governments to submit reports under article 19 of the ILO Constitution on selected up-to-date instruments and to approve the corresponding report form (see the draft decision in paragraph 5).

GB.356/INS/INF/4

The ILO’s performance results under the United Nations System-wide Action Plan on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

This document summarizes the ILO’s performance results under the United Nations System-wide Action Plan on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-SWAP 2.0), and the key achievements and areas for improvement emerging from the annual letter...

GB.356/INS/9/1 - Rules concerning the Director-General

Draft rules governing the handling of allegations of misconduct against a Director-General

This document contains proposals for draft rules governing the handling of allegations of misconduct against a Director-General (see the draft decision in paragraph 9).

GB.356/INS/9/2 - Rules concerning the Director-General

Draft rules governing situations in which a Director-General is unable to exercise her or his functions

This document contains proposals for draft rules governing the replacement of a Director-General who is unable to exercise their functions, for the Governing Body’s consideration (see the draft decision in paragraph 13).

GB.356/POL/4

The ILO’s Development Cooperation Strategy for 2026–29

This document presents the ILO’s Development Cooperation Strategy for the period 2026–29. It sets out a vision for more effective, innovative and agile development cooperation that advances the Organization’s core mandate and responds to the needs...

GB.356/POL/1

Possible initiatives that complement the body of international labour standards to ensure decent work in supply chains

In line with the ILO strategy on decent work in supply chains, this document presents options for possible initiatives that complement the body of international labour standards (see the draft decision in paragraph 47).

GB.356/PFA/5

Report of the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee

This document contains the 18th annual report of the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee, covering the period from February 2025 to January 2026, for debate and guidance (see the draft decision in paragraph 7).

GB.356/LILS/1

Ensuring legal clarity on the delegation of authority to the Officers of the Governing Body, including proposed amendments to the Standing...

This document was requested by the Governing Body at its 355th Session (November 2025) following its examination of the outcome of the Tripartite Meeting on the Review of the Functioning of the Governing Body (Geneva, 5–8 May 2025), which had...

GB.356/Agenda(Rev.1)

Agenda of the 356th Session of the ILO Governing Body (March-April 2026)

In version Rev.1 of 25 February, corrections were made to the titles of some items.

GB.356/POL/5

Promotion of the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy and responsible business...

This document provides an overview of the current activities to promote the MNE Declaration in response to an increasing number of constituent requests, and the Office support provided thanks to a growing portfolio of development cooperation...

GB.356/POL/2

Outcomes of sectoral meetings held in the second half of 2025 and other sectoral activities

This document covers the sectoral meetings held in the second half of 2025, including the approval of the outcome of the Technical Meeting on Decent Work in the Railways Sector and the Guidelines for fair labour market services for migrant fishers...

GB.356/LILS/2

Fifth evaluation of the functioning of the Standards Review Mechanism Tripartite Working Group and outcome of the meeting on the follow-up...

This document has been prepared in accordance with the decision adopted in March 2024 to undertake a fifth evaluation of the functioning of the Standards Review Mechanism Tripartite Working Group (SRM TWG) in March 2026, and pursuant to paragraph 26...

GB.356/INS/2/1 - Agenda of the International Labour Conference

Agenda of future sessions of the Conference

This document is intended to facilitate the consideration by the Governing Body of proposals for the agenda of the International Labour Conference for 2028 and beyond, including the strategic approach to be followed (see the draft decision in...

GB.356/PFA/INF/2

Final report on the implementation of the Information Technology Strategy 2022–25

This is the fourth and last progress report for the Information Technology Strategy 2022–25.

GB.356/INS/4

Review of the implementation of the strategy to give effect to the resolution concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the...

At its 337th Session (October–November 2019), the Governing Body endorsed a six-year strategy to address violence and harassment in the world of work, which was subject to a mid-term review by the Governing Body at its 349th Session...