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Message of support at the 3rd Stakeholders’ Consultation on the Reintegration Strategic Framework, National Action Plan, and the OFW...

By Ms Ma. Concepcion Sardaña, Senior Programme Officer on behalf of Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the 3rd Stakeholders’ Consultation on the Reintegration Strategic Framework, National Action Plan, and the...

ILO Director-General statement at the Just transition forum

The four tenets of ILO's global call to action are necessary for a human-centred recovery in India that is “fully inclusive, sustainable...

Inaugural speech by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, DWT South Asia and Country Office for India, at the "Tripartite national dialogue on global call to action for a human-centred recovery from COVID-19 crisis in the context of India".

Opening address at the Virtual launch of the ILO-CHR Module on Labour and Human Rights and International Labour Standards

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Virtual launch of the ILO-CHR Module on Labour and Human Rights and International Labour Standards, 7 December 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Sixth annual “1+6” Roundtable Dialogue

Social and labour policies crucial for China’s move to high-income status

ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, praises China’s focus on high quality growth, people-centred development, quality jobs and a greener economy in its five-year plan. He was speaking at the "1+6 Roundtable Dialogue’ on Promoting Strong, Inclusive and...

Opening address at the Inception Workshop: Baseline Study and Sectoral Assessment of Working Conditions in the Rural Sectors

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Inception Workshop: Baseline Study and Sectoral Assessment of Working Conditions in the Rural Sectors, 3 December 2021, Manila, Philippines

Opening address at the presentation of the completed research on the Assessment of the Minimum Wage Policy Implementation

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the presentation of the completed research on the Assessment of the Minimum Wage Policy Implementation, 3 December 2021, Manila, Philippines

76th Session of the General Assembly

Third Committee

Statement by: Mr. Matthieu Cognac, Senior Multilateral Cooperation Specialist, ILO Office for the United Nations

Opening address at the virtual forum on ILO Convention No. 188 on the Work in Fishing Convention

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the virtual forum on ILO Convention No. 188 on the Work in Fishing Convention, 29 November 2021, Manila, Philippines

ILO supports setting up a Pakistan Business Task Force for building capacity of the country’s employers to be effectively engaged in the UN...

Inauguration address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, DWT South Asia and India Country Office at the Asia-Pacific Knowledge Sharing Workshop: Case Studies - Pakistan, on behalf of ILO Regional Director Chihoko Asada.

GOALS programme launches the South Asia Knowledge Hub to promote safe, orderly, and regular migration in the region while safeguarding the...

Inauguration address by Ms. Dagmar Walter, Director, DWT South Asia and India Country Office at the launch of the South Asia Centre for Labour Mobility and Migrants (SALAM), on behalf of ILO, IOM and UN Women.

Message at the launch of the ILO-TESDA Job readiness training

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ILO-TESDA Job readiness training, 23 November 2021, Manila, Philippines

Pre-Departure Handbook for Indians migrating to the EU will help in choosing a migration pathway that brings benefits for the migrants,...

Welcome address by Ms. Dagmar Walter, Director, DWT South Asia and India Country Office at the National Launch of the Pre-Departure Handbook for Indians migrating to the EU.

Opening address at the National workshop on labour market information requirements for demand-driven planning of TVET

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the National workshop on labour market information requirements for demand-driven planning of TVET, 10 November 2021, Manila, Philippines

Message at the Trust-building dialogue between the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the security sector

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Trust-building dialogue between the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the security sector, 3 November 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

G20 Leaders' Summit

Great divergence’ threatens economic and employment recovery

In remarks to a G20 Leaders’ Summit meeting on the global economy and health, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder warned of growing inequalities due to differences in fiscal stimulus and vaccination programmes.

An inclusive workplace and business model generates innovative outputs and is more resilient to future chocks

Address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, as Panellist on The Future of Work and Skills in Making Global Goals Local Business event, Sri Lanka - UN Global Compact.

Opening address at the Technical Meeting for the Review and Updating of the Voluntary Code of Good Conduct on Decent Work for the Banana...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Technical Meeting for the Review and Updating of the Voluntary Code of Good Conduct on Decent Work for the Banana Industry in Region XI, 20 October 2021, Manila and Davao,...

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

Two-track recovery undermines trust and solidarity

In a statement to the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder said countries must increase investments in social protection, decent work and a just transition.

Second Committee of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly

Item 18: Macroeconomic Policy Questions and Item 19: Follow-up to and Implementation of the Outcomes of the International Conferences on...

Statement by: Ms. Beate Andrees, Special Representative and Director, ILO Office for the United Nations