By Iddi Yire, GNA
Accra, May 15, GNA – Dr Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Ghana’s Labour, Jobs and Employment Minister, has been appointed to co-chair the Tripartite High-Level Session of the Fair Recruitment Initiative Conference, slated from 19th to 21st May, 2025, at the Headquarters of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), in Geneva.
The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said as the Co-chair of the Fair Recruitment Initiative Conference, the Minister would collaborate with his colleague Minister of Labour, Mr Ali Bin Saeed Samikh AI Marri of the State of Qatar to steer the affairs of the session to a successful conclusion.
It said the co-chairs would receive support throughout the session from the Secretary-General of the International Trade Union Confederation and the Secretary-General of the International Organisation of Employers, ensuring a tripartite approach to discussions and decision-making.
The statement said fair recruitment was crucial for safeguarding the rights of all workers, particularly the most vulnerable among us, like migrant workers who frequently face exploitation.
It said this principle had taken on new urgency in the context of recent global crises and transformations affecting the workforce.
The statement noted that the initiative ensures that hiring decisions were based on merit, skills and experience, rather than any discriminatory factors like gender, race, or religion.
The statement added that it also involves adhering to labour laws, respecting workers’ rights, and providing a transparent and equitable process throughout the recruitment journey.
It said the ILO Fair Recruitment Initiative was an agenda to ensure that the requisite systems and mechanisms are put in place to ensure that jobseekers, particularly migrant workers are protected from exploitative and discriminatory processes, contract deception, recruitment related abuses, exorbitant recruitment fees, debt bondage, forced labour and other indecent recruitment practices.
It said as the global labour landscape continues to evolve, the need for fair recruitment practices has never been more urgent.
The statement said the upcoming conference presents a crucial opportunity to build on the achievements of the FRI, confront ongoing challenges, and foster a collaborative approach that ensures fair recruitment to benefit all workers, regardless of their nationality.
It said the ILO’s commitment to advancing fair recruitment is not just a policy issue; it is a moral obligation to protect the rights and dignity of workers everywhere.
The statement said the discussions and strategies developed during this conference will be essential in shaping the future of fair recruitment and promoting social justice in the world of work.
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