MDG Lifetime Achievement Award given to ILO Director-General Juan Somavia

Juan Somavia, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has received a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his work towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and promoting social development. Citing Mr. Somavia's “vision and advocacy in support of the need to secure decent work for women and men throughout the world”, this annual MDG Award is intended to support and raise awareness of the MDGs by providing a high profile platform to honour and celebrate exemplary efforts by national governments and civil society stakeholders in advancing these international development goals.

20 September 2010