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Director-General of the International Labour Organization - .

Geneva, Switzerland
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Joined September 2012
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  1. Apr 29

    Our new report shows how multiple shocks have put least developed countries under enormous pressure. International coordination is imperative to address the triple food, fuel and finance crises and ensure the poorest nations can invest in their futures.

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  2. Apr 29

    Important Financing for Development Forum session on a sustainable and just transition. Adequate financing is critical to meet our collective responsibility to the environment and achieve a just transition to a carbon neutral future with decent work and social justice.

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  3. Apr 28

    Almost 3 million workers die each year from occupational accidents and diseases. Hundreds of millions more are injured at work. Social dialogue is key to a positive safety & health culture for safe & healthy workforces, productive enterprises and sustainable economies.

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  4. Apr 25

    Pleased Switzerland has ratified Conventions 170 on chemicals and 174 on the prevention of major industrial accidents. Both are designed to protect workers from workplace injury and illness. A good way to start the week of World Day for Safety and Health at Work. .

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  5. Apr 24

    Multilateralism is vital to overcome global challenges. , and are at the forefront of our minds but conflict, poverty & inequalities are damaging lives globally. Peace, prosperity and equality can only be achieved with international coordination.

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  6. Apr 22

    Urgent and decisive is needed. This means bold policy choice and investments that enable a just transition to carbon-neutral societies. On we're delivering a strong message to & meetings, on financing a greener more inclusive future.

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  7. Apr 21

    Global economy faces triple crisis in finance, fuel & food that will increase poverty and hunger. Fragile outlook makes human-centred action more urgent, with investments in productive green jobs, social protection and care a priority for people & planet.

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  8. Apr 21

    I am deeply concerned by reports of the arrests of trade union leaders in Belarus and call for their immediate release. Intimidation of those peacefully exercising their freedom of association rights in the country is unacceptable and must end. Read more

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  9. Apr 20

    Pleased to join Ambassador to in Geneva of the State of Kuwait, Jamal Al-Ghunaim, to formalise new agreement with . I welcome Kuwait's contribution of additional funding for continued support of the promotion of social justice & decent work for Palestinian women and men.

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  10. Apr 14

    Very good news that San Marino has ratified Convention 190 on violence & harassment. The Convention is designed to free the world of work from violence and harassment for all women and men. I urge all countries to and implement it.

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  11. Apr 13

    Good to be in Ireland for the Phelan lecture, given by Tánaiste on the in a post- world. I thank Ireland for its commitment to multilateralism as a means to overcome global challenges. Something former DG Edward Phelan firmly believed in.

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  12. Apr 11

    Delighted the Sultanate of Oman's ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention marks 100 ratifications of the Convention. It's a historic moment that means 96 per cent of global shipping tonnage is covered by the internationally agreed standard. 👉

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  13. Apr 8

    Good to meet Secretary-General, Kitack Lim, while in London. Together we've written to the relevant international organisations to seek assistance for seafarers and re-provisioning of ships navigating the Black Sea and Sea of Azov around Ukraine.

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  14. Apr 7

    I welcome the innovative initiative by and to create a Commission of experts on the impact of job insecurity on mental health. A human-centred future with decent work requires taking care of mental health in the world of work.

    Las políticas públicas deben tratar, hoy más que nunca, de los riesgos psicosociales asociados al trabajo. La Comisión Experta sobre el impacto de la precariedad laboral en la salud mental, presentada hoy, da un paso firme en la garantía de empleos seguros, plenos y saludables.
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  15. Apr 5

    The report on Mitigation of Climate Change leaves no room for doubt that urgent is needed now. This means real action, not more commitments, to build a to a carbon neutral future that is good for people and planet.

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  16. Mar 30

    Excellent news that the US is joining the for Jobs Initiative. United States' commitment to support a just ecological transition and the creation of decent, green jobs is welcome. It's an important step as we seek to build a green, sustainable and just recovery.

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  17. Mar 28

    Congratulations to all the team on your well deserved Best Picture Oscar! We were fortunate to screen at on Social Justice Day this year. It sends a valuable and authentic message on the importance of disability inclusion, a key priority for .

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  18. Mar 25

    The Governing Body has completed a full agenda, with conclusions that position us well in relation to multiple world of work challenges. This includes the Russian aggression against Ukraine, issues concerning Bangladesh, Myanmar & Venezuela & policy questions including OSH.

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  19. Mar 25

    Congratulations to on his election as Director-General of . He brings enormous experience and the perspective from the Global South, which is important for this organization. The is in excellent hands as we take on the challenges of the .

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  20. Mar 22

    Pleased to join Panamanian Minister of Labour, Doris Zapata Acevedo, and Ambassador of Panama to the in Geneva, Juan Alberto Castillero Correa, for Panama's ratification of two key Conventions - 129 on labour inspection in agriculture and 183 on maternity protection.

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