The Governing Body of the International Labour Office is the executive body of the International Labour Organization (the Office is the secretariat of the Organization). It meets three times a year, in March, June and November. It takes decisions on ILO policy, decides the agenda of the International Labour Conference, adopts the draft Programme and Budget of the Organization for submission to the Conference, and elects the Director-General.

Governing Body elections in June 2024
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Governing Body elections in June 2024

Programme of ILO official meetings approved by the Governing Body
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Programme of ILO official meetings approved by the Governing Body

Governing Body sessions

351st Session (15 June 2024)

351st Session (15 June 2024)

350th bis Session (3 June 2024)

350th bis Session (3 June 2024)

350th Session (4-14 March 2024)

350th Session (4-14 March 2024)

Resources

The ILO Governing Body at a glance
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The ILO Governing Body at a glance

Compendium of rules applicable to the Governing Body
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Compendium of rules applicable to the Governing Body

Code of conduct for prevention of all forms of violence and harassment at ILO events
Working together for a culture of respect

Code of conduct for prevention of all forms of violence and harassment at ILO events

All Governing Body documents

Selected documents available in

اللغة العربية

اللغة العربية

中文

中文

Deutsch

Deutsch

Русcкий

Русcкий

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