Rashid Pelpuo appointed Co-Chair of high-level ILO Conference in Geneva

Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, has a new role. He is appointed Co-Chair of the Tripartite High-Level Session at the Fair Recruitment Initiative (FRI) Conference. This conference will be held from May 19 to 21, 2025. It will take place at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Headquarters in Geneva.

Hon. Pelpuo will co-chair with Hon. Ali Bin Saeed Samikh Al Marri, Qatar's Minister of Labour. The conference will also have support from key organizations. These include the Secretary-General of the International Trade Union Confederation and the Secretary-General of the International Organisation of Employers.

The focus of this conference is on fair recruitment practices worldwide. It aims to protect migrant and vulnerable workers from exploitation and deception. Issues like exorbitant fees and forced labour will be addressed.

The ILO’s Fair Recruitment Initiative promotes recruitment based on merit and transparency. It opposes discrimination based on gender, race, or religion. Dr. Rashid Pelpuo highlighted the urgent need for ethical recruitment systems before the event.

He stated that this discussion goes beyond labor policy; it is a call to action. The goal is to protect dignity and fairness in work environments globally. With changing global labor dynamics, this conference offers a chance to build on existing FRI achievements.

It aims to tackle new challenges and create a just recruitment framework for all workers, regardless of nationality.