GB.353/INS/6

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

Further to the decision of the Governing Body at its 352nd Session (October–November 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 Amendment”) and recent action to promote its ratification. The Governing Body is invited to request the Director-General to continue to use all means within his authority for bringing about the entry into force of the 1986 Amendment and to provide guidance on alternative options to advance the democratization in ILO’s governance (see draft decision in paragraph 11).