The International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) and the Economic and Social Council of Greece (OKE) are jointly organizing a Conference on “The Role of Social Dialogue and its Institutions in Combating Inequalities in the World of Work”. The Conference is organized in the framework of a cooperation agreement between AICESIS and ILO.

Report on the role of social dialogue and its institutions incombating inequalities in the world of work

Detailed agenda of the ILO-AICESIS conference (PDF)

The session will hear opening addresses from:

. Mr Ioannis Paidas, President, Economic and Social Council (OKE), Greece

. Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) (video message)

. Mr John. H. Jacobs, President, AICESIS

A special address from Mr Adonis Georgiadis, Minister, Hellenic Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, on behalf of the Prime Minister of Greece.

Athens

Opening of the Conference on the role of social dialogue institutions in combating inequalities

The role of social dialogue and its institutions in combating inequalities in the world of work

High-Level roundtable discussion followed by a presentation of the ILO-AICESIS global survey on the role of social dialogue and its institutions in combating inequalities in the world of work.

Fighting inequalities in the world of work: the key to social justice and decent work for all

Discussion on various types of inequalities, measures taken to address them at the country level, and the role social dialogue and its institutions played in that regard.

The role of social dialogue and its institutions in addressing inequalities in the world of work (1/2)

Panel discussion on how social dialogue can reduce and prevent inequalities at work and facilitate the participation of under-represented groups in labour markets.

The role of social dialogue and its institutions in addressing inequalities in the world of work (2/2)

Perspectives and views of International and Regional Organisations on the challenge of inequalities in the world of work and the measures needed to address it including the use of social dialogue and its institutions.

How to address the challenges of inequalities in the world of work?

Panel discussion on how to strengthen the role of social dialogue and of the social partners in promoting equality in the world of work for an inclusive and sustainable growth.

Social dialogue for social justice: The way forward

Adoption of the Athens Declaration and Closing Session.

Presented by Mr Ioannis Paidas, President, Economic and Social Council (OKE), Greece.

Concluding remarks by:

. Mr Makis Voridis, Minister of State, Greece

. Mr Youcef Ghellab, Head, Social Dialogue and Tripartism Unit, ILO

. Mr John. H. Jacobs, President, AICESIS

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