ILO Recovery Programme
Development partners meeting in support of the Occupied Palestinian Territory
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.
Download the Framework document - Introducing the Recovery Programme of the Emergency Response Plan
Press release
Press release
Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme
Agenda
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 13:30 | Welcome Words: Ms. Laura Thompson, ILO Assistant Director-General for External and Corporate Relations. |
| 13:32 | Opening 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. |
| 13:38 | Introduction: M. Gilbert. F. Houngbo, ILO Director-General. |
| 13:40 | Remarks: 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). |
| 13:45 | Remarks: Ms. Sigrid Kaag, Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza. |
| 13:50 | Presentation: 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. |
| 14:00 | Roundtable Discussion and Statements of Support: Moderated by Ms. Celeste Drake, ILO Deputy Director-General. |
| 14:50 | Closing 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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ILO assessment
War propels unemployment to close to 80 per cent and shrinks GDP by 83.5 per cent in the Gaza Strip
Crisis response: Appeals for partnerships & Framework document
ILO Recovery Programme of the Emergency Response Plan for the Occupied Palestinian Territory
ILO Country Portal
Occupied Palestinian Territory
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.
Interpretation will be available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish.
A light lunch will be available outside Room VII from 13.00 to 13.30. Complimentary water will be available in the room.
Related content
ILO Brief - Bulletin No. 4
Impact of the war in Gaza on the labour market and livelihoods in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Bulletin No. 4
GB.350/POL/4(Rev.1)
Report on crisis-related ILO work in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
GB.350/POL/4(Rev.1)/Decision
Decision concerning the report on crisis-related ILO work in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Report of the Director-General – Appendix
Report for the 112th session of the ILC (June 2024): The situation of workers of the occupied Arab territories