Egypt leads the coordination of the Arab position in the International Labor Conference to Promote Development and Decent Work

Decent work is one of the most prominent Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in which the aspirations of nations intersect, and for which regional and international efforts unite. It is not possible to talk about true and comprehensive development in isolation from fair work environments that preserve human dignity and guarantee their basic rights.

In light of the rapid transformations imposed byArtificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation on labor markets around the world, our need for effective regional coordination capable of building unified positions that increases the influence of all countries in international decision-making circles is increasing.

From this standpoint, Egypt continues to play its pivotal role within the Arab business system, stressing that the collective Arab voice is the most worthy tool for expressing the aspirations of the region if it wants to achieve comprehensive growth and sustainable development. Therefore,The Earth Guards Foundationhere highlights Egypt’s role in leading the International Labor Conference; So keep reading.

Decent Work Conference

In his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Directors ofArab Labor Organization Mr. Hassan Raddad, “Minister of Labour”, chaired the meetings of the Arab Coordination Group, which were held yesterday in the city of Geneva with the participation of representatives of governments, business owners and workers from Arab countries, and this was part of the efforts of the work of the 114th session of the International Labor Conference on Decent Work, whose activities began today – Monday – at the Palais des Nations. United.

The meeting came with the aim of unifying Arab positions towards the issues on the conference’s agenda, in a way that supports the Arab presence within international forums concerned with labor and development issues, and in a way that also supports the ability of Arab countries to defend their common interests in light of the economic changes and rapid technological transformations, and in a way that also achieves Goal No. (8); Decent work and economic growth.

Arab confidence in the Egyptian role

These meetings revealed the status that Egypt enjoys within Arab and international labor institutions. The Arab group chose the Minister of Labor to deliver a speech about it before the plenary session of the conference, in a step that confirms the extent of Arab confidence in Egypt’s ability to express common Arab issues, and its role in formulating consensus positions that reflect the region’s priorities.

What about supporting Palestinian rights?

On the other hand, the meetings held at the invitation of the Director General of the Arab Labor Organization, Fayez Al-Mutairi, and with the participation of the Director of the Regional Office for Arab States at the International Labor Organization, Dr. Ruba Jaradat, witnessed; Extensive discussions on a number of organizational files related to the work of the Arab Group, the formation of coordination and drafting committees, and arrangements for participation in the conference’s work.

The discussions also dealt with ways to support the rights of Palestinian workers, follow up on the conditions of these workers, and discuss all the challenges they face in the occupied territories, including low wages, in addition to examining mechanisms for following up on decisions issued by the constitutional bodies of both the Arab Labor Organization and the International Labor Organization.

An Arab vision for facing the challenges of the future

In order to achieve these goals, the participants discussed efforts to develop Arab representation within the International Labor Organization, enhance the use of the Arabic language in the organization’s work, and expand development cooperation programs directed to Arab countries. So that we can ensure a highly influential presence in international decision-making circles.

In order to confront the escalating global challenges, including the unprecedented challenges related to employment or work, social protection, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development (SDGs) with its seventeen goals.

Widespread Egyptian participation in the conference’s work

It is worth mentioning here that Egypt’s participation in the 114th session of the International Labor Conference came through a tripartite delegation that included representatives of the government, business owners, and workers, and this was headed by the Minister of Labor, Mr. Hassan Raddad, who delivered Egypt’s speech, in addition to the bilateral meetings he held with labor ministers and international officials; Exploring opportunities for cooperation and exchange of experiences in the fields of work, human development, and enhancing institutional capabilities.

In conclusion, we see that Arab coordination within the International Labor Conference – led by Egypt – is a reflection of a growing awareness that major issues – from unemployment to the impact of artificial intelligence on decent work opportunities – require unified voices and a firm collective will.

Therefore,Earth Defenders Foundationsees these efforts as a necessary introduction to leading the real developmental transformation in the Arab region; This makes a significant contribution to combating conflicts and geopolitical fluctuations that negatively affect the lives of the peoples of the region, in line with the “Sustainable Development 2030” plan.