ILO Governing Body
The Governing Body of the International Labour Office is the executive body of the International Labour Organization (the Office is the secretariat of the Organization). It meets three times a year, in March, June and November. It takes decisions on ILO policy, decides the agenda of the International Labour Conference, adopts the draft Programme and Budget of the Organization for submission to the Conference, and elects the Director-General.
358th Session (9–19 November 2026)
The election and appointment of the Director-General for the period 1 October 2027-30 September 2032 will be held on 16 November 2026 during the 358th Session of the Governing Body.
Previous sessions
7 September 2026
357th bis (Special) Session
12-13 June 2026
357th Session
23 March-2 April 2026
356th Session
Resources
The ILO Governing Body at a glance
Compendium of rules applicable to the Governing Body
Code of conduct for prevention of all forms of violence and harassment at ILO events
Useful contacts
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Participation, credentials and registration of speakers:
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Amendments, comments and general inquiries:
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Prepared statements for interpreters:
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Meeting reservation:
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ILO Security Centre: R3 North- Tel. 022 799 80 15
All Governing Body documents
GB.358/INS/19
Complaint alleging non-observance by Guatemala of Conventions Nos 87 and 98
GB.358/LILS/INF/1
Membership of the Organization and progress in international labour legislation
GB.358/INS/20
Complaint submitted under article 26 of the ILO Constitution alleging non-observance by Saudi Arabia of Conventions Nos 29, 95 and 111
Selected documents available in
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Bureau for Workers' Activities (ACTRAV)