Bangladesh has been unanimously elected as a Vice-President of the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC), a significant diplomatic achievement for the country at the international level.
Bangladesh Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Nahida Sobhan assumed the role of vice-president alongside President of the Conference Juan Castillo, Minister of Labour and Social Security of Uruguay, and two other vice-presidents, Kristen Kaufman from the United States and Gerardo Martínez from Argentina.
The International Labour Conference is the premier global forum on labour and employment issues convened annually by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The election, held on June 1, was endorsed by delegates representing 187 countries, reflecting the confidence and trust of the international community in Bangladesh's constructive leadership in global labour governance.
"This prestigious position underscores Bangladesh's new Government's commitment to promoting democratization of ILO, decent work, advancing social justice and protecting labour rights," said the Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva.
It reflects international recognition of Bangladesh's contribution to advancing multilateral cooperation in addressing the evolving challenges facing the global workforce, it said.
As vice-president of the conference, Bangladesh will contribute to guiding the proceedings of the ILC and facilitating consensus-building among member states and social partners on key policy issues affecting workers and workplaces worldwide.
The International Labour Conference, often referred to as the "world parliament of labour", is the highest decision-making body of the ILO.
It brings together governments, workers' organisations and employers' representatives from across the world to deliberate on critical issues shaping the future of work.
This year's conference has drawn approximately 5,000 delegates, making it the largest global gathering dedicated to labour, employment and social justice.
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