307th Session of the Governing Body, 11-26 March

ILO Governing Body to examine Global Jobs Pact, sectoral impact of crisis and rights at work

The Governing Body will discuss implementation of the Global Jobs Pact adopted by the International Labour Conference in June 2009, including policies providing an effective response to the economic crisis. The meeting will also look at the impact of the crisis on various sectors, particularly on tourism, public services, education and health, as well as fundamental rights at work, including the latest report of the Committee on Freedom of Association.

• Recovering and sustaining growth and development: The contribution of the Global Jobs Pact (PDF)

Decent Work Country Programme

Decent Work in India - A triumph of enterprise: Sitabai’s story

Last month, the ILO’s tripartite partners in India – the government, employers and workers – formally adopted a Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP for India). The new programme will focus on enhanced opportunities for productive work for women and men, particularly for youth and vulnerable groups. The experience of a worker in Madhya Pradesh province illustrates what the ILO Decent Work Agenda can mean for workers in the vast country.

Special guest

ILO honours internationally-acclaimed recording artist Shakira for her work promoting social justice

Internationally-acclaimed recording artist and humanitarian Shakira was honoured by the International Labour Organization for her work promoting the advancement of children and youth around the world.

• Video: Watch the visit of Shakira to the ILO

Remarks by ILO Director-General

ILO Director-General addresses Brookings Institution on achieving and sustaining an employment-based recovery

ILO Director-General Juan Somavia addressed a panel discussion on Achieving and Sustaining an Employment-Based Recovery: U.S. and Global Strategies for Governments, Businesses, Workers and Families, at Brookings institution in Washington DC.

Labour inspection

Labour inspection in Europe: fighting undeclared work and trafficking

Europe’s labour inspectors face daunting challenges. They not only try to ensure decent working conditions, but also contribute to the fight against trafficking and undeclared work. ILO Online has set up a series of questions and answers about a new ILO report intended to help experts in EU countries share good practices and develop common policy guidelines for labour inspection and undeclared work.