Statements and speeches

2023

  1. Statement

    Message at the Labor Day for workers in the informal economy

    23 May 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Labor Day for workers in the informal economy, 23 May 2023, Manila, Philippines

  2. Statement

    Message of support at the Mobilizing Networks for Gender Equality, International Day for Women in Maritime 2023

    18 May 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Mobilizing Networks for Gender Equality, International Day for Women in Maritime 2023, 18 May 2023, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

  3. Statement

    Message of support at the High-Level Labor and Employment Plan (LEP) consultation meeting

    04 May 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the High-Level Labor and Employment Plan (LEP) consultation meeting, 4 May 2023, Manila, Philippines

  4. Labour Day

    Time to prioritize social justice

    01 May 2023

    ILO Director-General calls for a Global Coalition for Social Justice and a reshaping of economic, social and environmental policies to create a more stable and equitable future.

  5. Statement

    MSMEs have a responsibility to manage generated waste and promote occupational safety and health at work

    28 April 2023

    Keynote address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, for the ILO-FICCI Gujarat webinar on World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023

  6. Statement

    India's EV sector can create greener jobs and a skilled workforce, fundamental for a just transition

    28 April 2023

    Opening remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, at ICAT on World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023

  7. Statement

    Message of support at the Healthy Workplace Initiative launch

    28 April 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ceremonial signing and launch of the Healthy Workplace Initiative, 28 April 2023, Manila, Philippines

  8. Statement

    Keynote address at Solaire's annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work

    28 April 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at Solaire's annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work, 28 April 2023, Manila, Philippines

  9. Op-ed

    A safe and healthy working environment is a fundamental right for every worker

    28 April 2023

    To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa, the International Labour Organization’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific explains why making safe and healthy working environments a fundamental right for workers matters and what can be done to make this reality.

  10. Japan Parliamentarians League

    Japan's contribution to advancing social justice

    25 April 2023

    ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo statement to the Japanese Parliamentarians’ League on ILO Activities.