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Katherine Hagen’s ILO election notes

Congratulations to Gilbert Houngbo. His is an historic accomplishment: the first African to be elected to this position at the ILO—an organization that was established over 100 years ago without the participation of any African government, as he himself pointed out in his acceptance speech. This is undeniably a

#92 The G|O Briefing, March 31, 2022

Does a deadlocked Security Council mean a new role for the UN in Geneva? - A few notes on Gilbert Houngbo’s election at the ILO

ILO election watch

We will know tomorrow who will replace Guy Ryder at the helm of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Quick reminder: five candidates (among them two women, whose election would mark a first for the organization) from four continents are in the running. In alphabetical order: Togolese Gilbert Houngbo, South Korean

#91 The G|O Briefing, March 24, 2022

How the BRICS are fighting efforts to isolate Russia in Geneva - Election countdown at the ILO - Truth, lies, and alternative facts in Russia

An open field in the race for the top ILO job

The process of electing a new Director-General at the International Labour Organization (ILO), to replace Guy Ryder, whose term expires on September 30, is in full speed. The ILO is a tripartite organization which brings together representatives of governments, employers, and workers in its executive bodies. The 56-member Governing Body

#82, The G|O Briefing, January 20, 2022

A wide open race for the ILO's top job | Will diplomacy prevail? | Is the Human Rights Council losing its focus? |

Report of the External Auditor

Report of the External Auditor

The report of the External Auditor on the audit of the financial statements and operations of the World Health Organization (WHO) is issued pursuant to Regulation XIV of the Financial Regulations of WHO and is transmitted through the Executive Board to the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly.

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