ILC Meeting on the Emergency labour market response to the war in Gaza

ILO Recovery Programme

Development partners meeting in support of the Occupied Palestinian Territory

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Closed event, upon invitation only

On 10 June, the ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, together with representatives from Belgium and the State of Kuwait, convenes a meeting with development partners during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference. The primary objective of this meeting is to reaffirm, through specific indications of support, the commitment of key ILO development partners to alleviate the devastating socio-economic effects of the crisis in the OPT through the ILO's Recovery Programme. This Programme is integrated in the wider UN recovery response and in line with the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus.

In November 2023, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) convened a meeting about the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory where ILO’s ongoing work as well as its Emergency Response Programme was presented. Subsequently, in March 2024, a Governing Body decision mandated the Director-General of the ILO to convene a meeting of development partners to support the implementation of this Programme.

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Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme
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Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme

Agenda

TimeAgenda
13:30Welcome Words: Ms. Laura Thompson, ILO Assistant Director-General for External and Corporate Relations.
13:32Opening Remarks: H.E. Marc Pecsteen De Buytswerve, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Belgium, and H.E. Naser Abdullah H.M. Alhayen, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait.
13:38Introduction: M. Gilbert. F. Houngbo, ILO Director-General.
13:40Remarks: M. Luc Triangle, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), and M. El Sayed Torky, Senior Adviser and Head of the Labour Affairs unit of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI).
13:45Remarks: Ms. Sigrid Kaag, Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza.
13:50Presentation: Ongoing efforts and the ILO’s Emergency Response Plan in the OPT, by Ms. Ruba Jaradat, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Arab States.
14:00Roundtable Discussion and Statements of Support: Moderated by Ms. Celeste Drake, ILO Deputy Director-General.
14:50Closing Remarks and Next Steps: H.E. Naser Abdullah H.M. Alhayen, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait, and H.E. Marc Pecsteen De Buytswerve, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Belgium.

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Logistical information related to the Meeting

Arrival by Chauffeur-Driven Vehicles:

Delegates arriving in chauffeur-driven vehicles are advised to proceed directly to Door A11 of the Palais des Nations for drop-offs. Please be aware that this area is not designated for vehicle waiting. Mission vehicles are permitted solely for the immediate drop-off and pick-up of passengers. Access to Door A11 can be gained by turning right after entering through the Pregny Gate.

Pedestrian Access:

For delegates walking from Building E, please follow the yellow line marked on the provided map. These lines will guide you westwards, around Building A, directly to Door A11.

After Entry:

Upon entering through Door A11, you will find an elevator which will take you to Room VII on the third floor.

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