Meeting documents
February 2024
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GB.350/LILS/3
Fourth evaluation of the functioning of the Standards Review Mechanism Tripartite Working Group
12 February 2024
In accordance with the decision adopted by the Governing Body at its 344th Session (March 2022) to undertake a fourth evaluation of the functioning of the Standards Review Mechanism Tripartite Working Group (SRM TWG) in March 2024, and pursuant to paragraph 26 of the terms of reference of the SRM TWG, the Governing Body is invited to consider the report of the Officers of the SRM TWG as it undertakes its fourth evaluation (see the draft decision in paragraph 3).
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Report III(A)
Report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (articles 19, 22 and 35 of the Constitution)
09 February 2024
Third item on the agenda: Information and reports on the application of Conventions and Recommendations
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GB.350/INS/2/2
Arrangements for the 112th Session (2024) of the Conference
09 February 2024
This document contains information on the format and proposals on the structure, methods and programme of work for the session, following the guidance provided by the Governing Body at the 349th Session. It also addresses practical improvements requested by constituents at those discussions (see the draft decision in paragraph 48).
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GB.350/PFA/9
Amendments to the Staff Regulations
09 February 2024
In this document, the Governing Body is invited to approve negotiated amendments to article 4.2 and Annex I of the Staff Regulations (see the draft decision in paragraph 14).
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GB.350/INS/4
Mid-term report on the implementation of the ILO Action Plan for Gender Equality 2022–25
09 February 2024
This document summarizes the actions taken on the basis of the decision adopted by the Governing Body at its 344th Session (March 2022) on the ILO Action Plan for Gender Equality 2022–25. It describes how the Action Plan was finalized and implemented, taking account of the recommendations of the high-level independent evaluation of the ILO’s gender equality and mainstreaming efforts in 2016–21, as adopted by the Governing Body. It also summarizes the monitoring results at the mid-point of the implementation of the Action Plan. It responds to the Governing Body’s request to the Director-General to integrate guidance from the Action Plan in pursuing the ILO’s mandate to achieve gender equality at work through a transformative agenda, taking into account the resolution and conclusions of the General Discussion Working Party on inequalities and the world of work, especially in implementing the ILO Strategic Plan for 2022–25 and the two corresponding programmes and budgets. The Governing Body is invited to request the Office to continue the implementation of the Action Plan and to report on the results to the 356th Session (March 2026) (see the draft decision in paragraph 28).
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GB.350/PFA/INF/6
Composition and structure of the staff at 31 December 2023
09 February 2024
In accordance with the Human Resources Strategy 2022–25 and the Action Plan for improving the diversity of the ILO workforce, this document contains information on the composition and structure of the staff of the Office as at 31 December 2023. It provides an overview of the composition and structure of the ILO staff with specific information regarding gender, geographical diversity and age, along with figures related to recruitment and mobility.
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GB.350/POL/5
Promotional activities with regard to the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy, including in the context of relevant developments outside the ILO
07 February 2024
This document provides an overview of the promotion of the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration), and how constituents are using its principles and operational tools to advance decent work and social justice, including in the context of relevant developments outside the ILO. The Governing Body last provided comprehensive guidance in November 2022 and has taken additional decisions in relation to the MNE Declaration on other agenda items at its 346th, 347th and 349th Sessions. The Office requests further guidance in relation to ongoing and new promotional opportunities and a decision regarding the regional follow-up mechanism (see the draft decision in paragraph 41).
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GB.350/INS/8
Democratization in the ILO’s governance and update on the status of ratification of the 1986 Instrument for the Amendment of the Constitution of the International Labour Organization, with reference to the decision by the Governing Body at its 347th Session (March 2023) on the tripartite working group on the full, equal and democratic participation in the ILO’s tripartite governance
07 February 2024
This document provides an overview of the work of the tripartite working group on the full, equal and democratic participation in the ILO’s tripartite governance (TWGD) and the adoption of its final report by the Governing Body at its 347th Session (March 2023). It also provides an update on the status of ratification of the Instrument for the Amendment of the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation, 1986 (“the 1986 Amendment”) and recent action taken to promote its ratification by the required number of Members of chief industrial importance and hence its entry into force. The Governing Body is expected to provide guidance on next steps and to discuss any other aspects of the process of democratization of the ILO’s governance organs beyond the scope of the 1986 Amendment (see the draft decision in paragraph 19).
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GB.350/INS/17
Regular report of the Director-General
07 February 2024
This document contains information that the Director-General wishes to bring to the attention of the Governing Body regarding the membership of the Organization, the follow-up to the decision of the Governing Body to request an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, progress in international labour legislation, internal administration and publications, as set out in the table of contents (see the draft decision in paragraph 20).
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GB.350/PFA/INF/4
Second progress report on the implementation of the Information Technology Strategy 2022–25
06 February 2024
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GB.350/PFA/INF/8
Follow-up on the report of the International Civil Service Commission for 2023
06 February 2024
This document provides information on the report of the International Civil Service Commission for 2023 and the outcome of the consideration of that report by the United Nations General Assembly.
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Report IV(2)
Protection against biological hazards in the working environment
05 February 2024
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GB.350/PFA/INF/2
Update on the headquarters building renovation project
05 February 2024
This report provides the Governing Body with an update on phase 2 of the renovation works and on the status of the building works for the headquarters security perimeter project.
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Meeting document
Membership of the Committee on Freedom of Association and of other Bodies (2021-2024) Rev.10
05 February 2024
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GB.350/PFA/INF/11
Conclusion of the review of the jurisdictional set-up of the United Nations common system
02 February 2024
This document provides information on the conclusion of the review of the jurisdictional set-up of the United Nations (UN) common system undertaken by the UN Secretary-General at the request of the UN General Assembly.
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GB.350/INS/17/1
Report of the 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians (Geneva, 11–20 October 2023)
02 February 2024
The Governing Body is invited to take note of the reports of the 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS); to request the Director-General to take into account the recommendations and approved resolutions of the 21st ICLS in the future programme of work of the Office and to authorize the promotion of the report of the proceedings of the 21st ICLS; and to request the Office to take into account its views on the significance of the ICLS for the future sessions of the Conference (see the draft decision in paragraph 10).
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GB.350/POL/2
Update on the Better Work programme
02 February 2024
This document provides an update on the Better Work programme, including an overview of results achieved and challenges.
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GB.349/LILS/PV
Minutes of the Legal Issues and International Labour Standards Section
01 February 2024
January 2024
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Report V(1)
Realizing decent work in the platform economy
31 January 2024
This report contains a questionnaire which, in accordance with article 46 of the Standing Orders of the International Labour Conference, calls for a reply from Governments, after consultation with the most representative organizations of employers and workers. The replies to the questionnaire will form the basis of the background report for the Conference discussion. They must reach the Office no later than 31 August 2024.
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GB.349ter/PV
Minutes of the 349th ter Session of the Governing Body of the International Labour Office
31 January 2024
This document has been amended in light of the corrections send by Governing Body members until 25 January 2024.