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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

Tanya Marie Samuelsen

Speakers

Chairperson of the Credentials Committee

Blaise Matthey

Employer Vice-Chairperson of the Standard-Setting Committee on Apprenticeships

Australia

Amanda Brown

Worker 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, on behalf of the Africa group

Sweden

Emelie Barbou des Places

Government delegate, on behalf of the EU and its member states

Martin Alen Henry

Representative, Education International

Nothhurge Ditengou

Reporter of the Committee on Labour Protection

Guatemala

Guido Doménico Ricci Muadi

Employer Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Labour Protection

Iceland

Magnus Norddahl

Worker Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Labour Protection

Marc Pecsteen de Buytswerve

Chairperson of the Committee on Labour Protection

Philippines

Raffy Tulfo

Government adviser, on behalf of ASPAG

Argentina

Marysol Rodriguez

Government adviser, on behalf of GRULAC

Gabon

Ferdinand Mangongo

Government adviser and substitute delegate, on behalf of the Africa group

Naiti Del Sante

Government adviser, on behalf of EU and its member states

Bangladesh

Khaled Mamun Chowdhury

Government adviser

Panama

César Gómez Ruiloba

Government adviser and substitute delegate

Bahrain

Sonya Janahi

Employers' delegate

Bulgaria

Plamen Dimitrov

Workers' delegate

Denmark

Flemming Dreesen

Employers' adviser and substitute delegate

Mexico

José Enrique Oñate Vera

Workers' adviser and substitute delegate

New York City

Washington

United States of America

Kelsey Desloover

Employers' adviser

Finland

Katariina Sahlberg

Workers' adviser

Adoption of the Quality Apprenticeships Recommendation, 2023 

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

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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

As Heads of State and Government gather at the UN General Assembly in New York to review the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the ILO World of Work Show will discuss where we stand on the 17 SDGs and what more needs to be done to achieve them. The show will also offer a sneak peek at the ILO’s soon to be launched campaign - “This Way to Social Justice - which aims to help combat inequalities for a greener, healthier and more sustainable future for all.

How tackling inequalities can help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

During the Sustainable Development Goals Summit on Monday 18 September, the ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, will address Leaders' Dialogue 4 on Strengthening integrated policies and public institutions for achieving the SDGs.

SDG Summit Leaders' Dialogue #4: Strengthening integrated policies and public institutions for achieving the SDGs

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Plenary sitting – Morning

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