Statements and speeches

Statement

Director-General’s opening address to the 346th Session of the ILO Governing Body

31 October 2022
Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

Countries face daunting policy landscape amid rising inequalities, says ILO

14 October 2022

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo has told the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee that increased social investment and strong social dialogue are imperative for a recovery that delivers sustainability, equity and lasting peace.
Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

ILO calls for universal social protection, wage support for low income households

14 October 2022

In a statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the need to support low income households through increases in minimum wages and social protection benefits.
World teachers day

The transformation of education begins with teachers

05 October 2022

Joint Message from Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization, Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, Ms Catherine Russell, Executive Director, UNICEF, Mr David Edwards, General Secretary, Education International for World Teachers’ Day.

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Statement

Address by ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo during the ceremony for transfer of office

30 September 2022
Statement

Address by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder during the ceremony for the transfer of office at the ILO

30 September 2022
48th Arab Labour Conference

ILO Director-General’s address to the Arab Labour Conference 2022

18 September 2022

In a recorded video address, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder addresses Arab governments, workers and employers meeting in Cairo, Egypt, with a call to pursue with the ILO a shared mission of promoting social justice.

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