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Director-General of the International Labour Organization - . Tweets by the Director-General signed ^GR.

Geneva, Switzerland
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  1. Jun 19

    Glad to be back home for the . The is not decided and decent work for all is possible, but we have to make it happen. I leave Liverpool today with the certainty that all strength and commitment will be directed precisely for that.

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  2. Jun 13

    Businesses have a central role to play in fighting the global scourge of . It's not just the right thing to do, it makes economic sense too. The welcomes the 's call to action to end forced & unethical recruitment and is keen to support those efforts.

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  3. Jun 12

    To keep the promises we made to the world’s children, we must, once and for all, “turn off the tap” and stop children from entering child labour in the first place. On this Day, join us in committing to urgent action to combat hazardous & all child labour by 2025.

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  4. Jun 11

    Pleased to join today with German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel, , , , and to reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation to address global challenges and improve prospects for sustainable growth and decent work.

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    Jun 7

    Speaking at the World of Work Summit on the centrality of employment and decent work in ensuring livelihoods, dignity, a sense of identity and hope for solutions to millions of refugees and displaced people.

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  6. Jun 8

    Thanks to the 5,238 participants for their hard work over the last 2 weeks. Once again, it was the most concrete demonstration that tripartism works. As we look ahead to the ’s centenary, we all know what will be at stake, nothing less than the we want.

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  7. Jun 7

    The World of Work Summit today had the honour to receive two special guests, Presidents Michael Higgins, Ireland, and Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Central African Republic. Recent and past experiences prove that decent work is key to build peace & resilient societies.

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  8. Jun 5

    We can reduce the environmental damage that plastic pollution is causing by transforming the “make-use-dispose” plastics’ economy into a circular economy, based on recycling. The change will also open up new decent work opportunities.

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  9. Jun 1

    Honoured to receive President today at the . Colombia's experience confirms that investing in social justice is the true path towards a lasting peace.

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  10. May 31

    Glad to see fruitful discussions today at the plenary. We need new and innovative approaches to fight gender inequality at work, perhaps the most flagrant and the greatest offence to social justice.

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  11. May 28

    The will debate some important and timely issues: - Violence and harassment at work - - - jobs for peace and resilience - - social dialogue and tripartism All updates here:

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  12. May 28

    The started today with a great deal of work ahead of it. It's encouraging that a good decision has already been made with the election of Samir Murad, Minister of Labour of Jordan, as President of the Conference.

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  13. May 28

    Getting ready to open the 107th Session of the International Labour Conference this morning in Geneva. My report this year focuses on a new push for .

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  14. May 24

    Happy to be in Lausanne today strengthening the and cooperation. It's great to see the commitment to the decent work agenda in sport.

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  15. May 23

    Pleased to meet the representatives to discuss key issues concerning diversity and inclusion across the . Ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is a priority for the .

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  16. May 21

    Honoured to talk about the at the conference in Azerbaijan. The changes in the world of work are there and the new order that is emerging requires new models. More than ever, social justice is key to strike a balance between economic & social concerns.

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  17. May 21

    It was my great pleasure to meet yesterday, during my first time in Baku and first ever visit of an ILO Director General in Azerbaijan. Great occasion to reinforce -Azerbaijan cooperation.

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  18. May 17

    Each of us has a part to play in ensuring that equal opportunity becomes a reality for all workers, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics.

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  19. May 15

    Honoured to welcome President and the members of the Global Commission on the for our third meeting in Geneva. Their contributions are key to building the future we want and a global economy that works for all.

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  20. May 15

    The ’s new report message is clear: the green economy has the power to lift millions of people out of poverty. Countries must take urgent action to train workers in the skills needed & provide them with social protection that facilitates the transition to new jobs.

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