International Labour Conference concluded in Geneva
20 June 2002
The International Labour Organization (ILO) concluded its 90th annual Conference today after adopting a series of measures designed to promote a more rigorous approach to tackling the challenges of globalization and create an "anchor" for personal security through poverty reduction, job creation and improved workplace health and safety.
The ILO's annual International Labour Conference, which groups governments, workers and employers representing the Organization's 175 member States, was marked by what ILO Director-General Juan Somavia called an "exceptionally rich" discussion surrounding globalization, child labour and other issues and saw a "broad and steadily deepening consensus over the goal of decent work for all".
"Until we see a globalization that prioritizes the creation of employment and the reduction of poverty, the whole concept is going to remain dogged by controversy," Mr. Somavia said. "Decent work for all ... is the surest route out of poverty and an anchor for family security essential to peaceful communities. We need to do more and do it better."
The ILO's annual International Labour Conference, which groups governments, workers and employers representing the Organization's 175 member States, was marked by what ILO Director-General Juan Somavia called an "exceptionally rich" discussion surrounding globalization, child labour and other issues and saw a "broad and steadily deepening consensus over the goal of decent work for all".
"Until we see a globalization that prioritizes the creation of employment and the reduction of poverty, the whole concept is going to remain dogged by controversy," Mr. Somavia said. "Decent work for all ... is the surest route out of poverty and an anchor for family security essential to peaceful communities. We need to do more and do it better."