Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

While noting the Government’s report, the Committee notes with regret that the report does not contain any information in reply to the comments which the Committee has been making to the Government since 2000.

The Committee recalls that the Convention aims to promote equality of opportunity and treatment in employment for men and women workers with family responsibilities, and also between the aforementioned workers and all other workers. In this regard, Article 3 of the Convention states that each Member shall make it an aim of national policy to enable persons with family responsibilities who are engaged or wish to engage in employment to exercise their right to do so without being subject to discrimination and, to the extent possible, without conflict between their employment and family responsibilities. The Committee also recalls that the Convention contemplates the adoption of measures, compatible with national conditions and possibilities, with a view to creating effective equality of opportunity and treatment for men and women workers with family responsibilities.

The Committee requests the Government to supply detailed information in its next report on the application of the Convention.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.

[The Government is asked to report in detail in 2010.]