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Website of the 111th International Labour Conference

Download texts of delegates' statements

The International Labour Organization will hold its 111th annual International Labour Conference in Geneva from 5–16 June 2023. Worker, employer and government delegates from the ILO's 187 Member States will tackle a wide range of issues, including: a just transition towards sustainable and inclusive economies, quality apprenticeships, and labour protection.

More information on the official website of the 111th Conference

The opening sitting of the 111th International Labour Conference will elect the Conference President and Vice-Presidents, adopt the operational arrangements for the conduct of the Conference and the constitution of committees. It will also hear the opening addresses of the President of the Conference, the Employers’ group and Workers’ Group Chairpersons as well as the opening statement by the ILO Director-General and the presentation by the Chairperson of the Governing Body of her report.

Geneva

Opening of the 111th International Labour Conference

Discussion of the Reports of the Director-General and of the Chairperson of the Governing Body.

Plenary debates – Morning sitting

Every year, representatives from Governments, Workers' and Employer's Organizations of the ILO Member States come together at the International Labour Conference. Often called the international parliament of labour, they discuss the latest challenges facing the world of work and propose solutions to overcome them. This episode of the ILO World of Work Show will focus on the conference, its aims and the issues on the agenda.&nbsp;

What’s at stake at the International Labour Conference? 

Plenary debates – Afternoon sitting

An essential part of the ILO’s supervisory system is the Committee on the Application of Standards. It provides the opportunity for representatives of governments, employers and workers to examine how ILO Member States uphold the International Labour Standards that they have ratified. As the ILC discusses the creation of a new international standard on apprenticeships, the World of Work Show will look at how labour standards are created, implemented, and their effect on working lives.&nbsp;

Labour standards, what are they and why do they matter?

Labour protection is at the core of social justice and decent work. But what does that mean exactly and are labour protection systems fit for purpose in a rapidly changing world of work? To explore this, the ILO World of Work Show will explore the role of labour protection at a time of multiple crises. Join us as well to look back at the first week of the 111th International Labour Conference.&nbsp;

Inclusive Labour Protection for All 

Discussion of the Reports of the Chairperson of the Governing Body and of the Director-General, followed by the consideration and adoption of outcomes of the General Affairs Committee.

To mark World Day Against Child Labour, held every June 12, the ILO&nbsp;World of Work Show&nbsp;looks at what else needs to be done to protect the 160 million children worldwide who are in child labour – many in dangerous conditions. We will also explore the critical role of social protection in protecting workers and their families.&nbsp;

What’s the key to ending Child Labour?

• Consideration and adoption of the first report of the Credential Committee 
• Discussion of the Reports of the Chairperson of the Governing Body and of the Director-General of the ILO

Consideration and adoption of the outcome of the Finance Committee 
Discussion of the Reports of the Chairperson of the Governing Body and of the Director-General of the ILO

Plenary debates – Afternoon sitting - Part 1

The World of Work Summit will take place on June 14-15 around the central theme of “Social Justice for All”. Ahead of this high level forum, the ILO&nbsp;World of Work Show&nbsp;will offer a sneak peak of what is expected over the two days and will introduce some of the global figures who will attend. With domestic workers continuing to be one of the most overlooked categories of workers worldwide, we will also explore what more needs to be done to ensure they too have access to decent work and social justice.&nbsp;

How can we achieve Social Justice?

Presentation, discussion and noting of the report 
Adoption of two draft resolutions 
Opening of the vote on the Programme and Budget for 2023-24

Consideration and adoption of the outcome of the Finance Committee

Discussion of the Reports of the Chairperson of the Governing Body and of the Director-General of the ILO

Plenary debates – Afternoon sitting - Part 2

Room XX

Palais des Nations

Discussion following the adoption of the outcome of the Finance Committee.

Announcement of the result of the vote on the Programme and Budget 2023-24

Plenary sitting – Afternoon

Plenary sitting – Morning

2023 is the 25th anniversary of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, a historic commitment by governments, employers' and workers' organizations to uphold basic human values in our social and economic lives. At last year’s ILC the right to a safe and healthy working environment was declared as the fifth fundamental principle and right at work. So, the&nbsp;World of Work Show&nbsp;will explore what difference the Declaration has made to the working lives of women and men around the world and what more still needs to be done. The show will also wrap up the 111th International Labour Conference and discuss its achievements.&nbsp;

Labour Rights are Human Rights

Adoption of Committee reports and Closing ceremony.

Closing of the 111th International Labour Conference

Davos

Switzerland

ILO Headquarters

Room IV

111th International Labour Conference

Muhammad Ali

Speakers

Reporter of the Standard-Setting Committee on Apprenticeships

Blaise Matthey

Employer Vice-Chairperson

Amanda Brown

Vice-Chairperson of the Standard-Setting Committee on Apprenticeships

Portugal

Luis Claudino de Oliveira

Chairperson of the Standard-Setting Committee on Apprenticeships

Kenya

Stephen Ogenga

Government adviser

Argentina

Edith Byk

Sweden

Emelie Barbou des Places

Government delegate

Trinidad and Tobago

Stephen Mc Clashie

Minister of Labour

New York City

Washington

United States of America

Thea Lee

Rui Macieira

Ambassador and Permanent Representative

Bangladesh

Humayun Kabir

Australia

Natalie Heazlewood

Employers' delegate

Carolyn Rutto

Workers' adviser and substitute delegate

Ryan Larsen

Employers' adviser and substitute delegate

Jonas Eriksson

Workers' adviser

Denmark

Louise Hoj Larsen

Gustavo Gándara

A job changed my life as a refugee

A just transition to a new, greener life

I was a child labourer, now I work to prevent it

A source of income amidst a crisis, a sense of ownership amongst a community

Education empowered me to fight for women’s rights in Kenya

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We can eliminate gender inequality in Asia's garment sector

How domestic workers got organized in Kuwait

The ILO at Work

Green jobs and Decent work in Mongolia

We won’t need to beg for water anymore

Entrepreneur turns problems into profit

ILO set to implement emergency employment scheme in earthquake-damaged neighbourhoods in Aleppo (Syria)

An apprenticeship changed my life

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) - Empowering the Green Workforce: Education and Skills for a Just Transition&nbsp;

12.30 - 13.20 (GMT) - Innovation in skills financing for a just transition

Dubai

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 6 (afternoon)

05.30 - 06.20 (GMT) - A just transition – with and for youth&nbsp;

06.30 - 07.20 (GMT) - Achieving a just transition to a circular economy

07.30 - 08.50 (GMT) - G7 Green jobs and skills: Increasing international cooperation and investment for just transitions 
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ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 6 (morning)

The COP28 venue in Dubai has experienced network issues, which have on occasion caused the streaming of the Just Transition Pavilion events to cut. If this happens while you are watching, we apologise for the inconvenience, and we will add the full recording of the event as soon as possible after it closes, so it can be watched on demand.&nbsp;

07.30 - 08.20 (GMT) -&nbsp;Towards a just transition: an evidence review in developing countries and emerging economies

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 7 (morning)

The COP28 venue in Dubai has experienced network issues, which have on occasion caused the streaming of the Just Transition Pavilion events to cut. If this happens while you are watching, we apologise for the inconvenience, and we will add the full recording of the event as soon as possible after it closes, so it can be watched on demand.&nbsp;

11.00 - 11.50 (GMT) - SMEs, Gamechangers in a Just Transition to circular and low carbon economies

12.30 - 13.20 (GMT) -&nbsp;Walking the talk: experiences on just transition and social dialogue

14.00 - 14.50 (GMT) - Fostering Equitable Just Transitions through Nature-Based Solutions: A Focus on Ocean Conservation and Restoration

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 7 (afternoon)

The COP28 venue in Dubai has experienced network issues, which have on occasion caused the streaming of the Just Transition Pavilion events to cut. If this happens while you are watching, we apologise for the inconvenience, and we will add the full recording of the event as soon as possible after it closes, so it can be watched on demand.&nbsp;

05.30 - 06.20 (GMT) - Small business - big stakes: Bringing SMEs into the just transition&nbsp;

06.30 - 07.20 (GMT) - Lessons and Recommendations from South Africa's First Just Transition Project

07.30 - 08.20 (GMT) -&nbsp;Private Sector Accountability &amp; Just Transition in the Agriculture Sector&nbsp;

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 8 (morning)

The COP28 venue in Dubai has experienced network issues, which have on occasion caused the streaming of the Just Transition Pavilion events to cut. If this happens while you are watching, we apologise for the inconvenience, and we will add the full recording of the event as soon as possible after it closes, so it can be watched on demand.&nbsp;

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) - Building social protection systems that support a Just Transition

11.00 - 11.50 (GMT) - Making the green transition inclusive of persons with disabilities&nbsp;

12.30 - 13.20 (GMT) - Indigenous Youth and a Just Transition to Green Jobs

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 8 (afternoon)

The COP28 venue in Dubai has experienced network issues, which have on occasion caused the streaming of the Just Transition Pavilion events to cut. If this happens while you are watching, we apologise for the inconvenience, and we will add the full recording of the event as soon as possible after it closes, so it can be watched on demand.&nbsp;

05.30 - 06.30 (GMT) - Putting people at the center of climate action: The Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

07.00 - 08.20 (GMT) - Business at the nexus of human rights and climate change

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 9 (morning)

The COP28 venue in Dubai has experienced network issues, which have on occasion caused the streaming of the Just Transition Pavilion events to cut. If this happens while you are watching, we apologise for the inconvenience, and we will add the full recording of the event as soon as possible after it closes, so it can be watched on demand.&nbsp;

10.00 - 10.50 (GMT) - Advancing International Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange for Implementing Just Energy Transitions in Coal Regions

11.30 - 12.20 (GMT) - PAGE Green Crossroads: Building South-South and Triangular Cooperation Through Experiences in the MENA Region for a Just and Green Economic Transition

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 9 (afternoon)

The COP28 venue in Dubai has experienced network issues, which have on occasion caused the streaming of the Just Transition Pavilion events to cut. If this happens while you are watching, we apologise for the inconvenience, and we will add the full recording of the event as soon as possible after it closes, so it can be watched on demand.&nbsp;

06.00 - 06.50 (GMT) - Nothing about us without us! - The crucial role of Youth Activists in achieving the just transition

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 10 (morning)

The COP28 venue in Dubai has experienced network issues, which have on occasion caused the streaming of the Just Transition Pavilion events to cut. If this happens while you are watching, we apologise for the inconvenience, and we will add the full recording of the event as soon as possible after it closes, so it can be watched on demand.&nbsp;

10.00-11.20 (GMT) - Integrating Just Transition into the Next Round of NDCs

11.30 - 12.20 (GMT) - The need for equity, inclusion and financial support in scientific research: Climate Research for All

13.30 - 14.20 (GMT) -&nbsp;Leveraging the Power of Networks for Climate Action and Youth Engagement for the SDGs!

ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 10 (afternoon)

There are approximately 73 million unemployed youth globally. Even in the best of times, young people face a tough situation in the labour market. In this episode of the World of Work Show, we discuss how to meet the challenges of youth employment with Sara Elder, Head of Employment Analyses &amp; Economic Policies Unit of the ILO. Also, Sukti Dasgupta, director of the Department on Conditions of Work and Equality (WORKQUALITY) talks about the recent ILO/Fundación ONCE report about how people with disabilities can seize job opportunities in the ecological transition. And Katie McQue, one of the winners of the 2022 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration, explains how balanced and ethical reporting can contribute to address stereotypes and misconceptions about migrant workers.&nbsp;

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