The Section of Former Officials of the ILO
REVISION OF ANNEX IV OF THE STAFF UNION STATUTES
- Amendments adopted for the rules of the Retired Staff Section
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REVISION OF ANNEX IV OF THE STAFF UNION STATUTES: Amendments adopted for the rules of the Retired Staff Section
In 2025, the ILO Staff Union decided to revise its statutes in order to better adapt its representation of staff, taking into account in particular the growing importance of ILO Country Offices outside Geneva and the exponential expansion of technical cooperation projects in the field. Other changes were also deemed necessary in several areas in
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RECEPTION FOR RETIREES – 16 OCTOBER 2025
Retired ILO officials gathered once again at the invitation of the Director-General of the Organisation. Unfortunately, for the third consecutive year, the Director-General was unable to attend, probably due to other pressing matters. It is true that 2025 has been a difficult year for the ILO, with several Member states, including the largest contributor, reluctant
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List 2024 of former officials who died
In memoriam: Personnes décédées: informations transmises par le BIT depuis janvier 2024 Le Bureau de la Section des Anciens du BIT adresse ses condoléances aux familles des personnes décédées. Information communicated by the Office since January 2024 The Bureau of the Section of Former Officials of the ILO extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved
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ILO STAFF MOBILIZE TO SAVE THEIR JOBS
As the ILC 2025 ended, a session of the Organization’s Governing Body followed on Saturday June 14. This session was an opportunity for ILO staff to mobilize in large numbers to lend their support to the President of the Staff Union, who had been invited to address the members of the Governing Body to comment
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A UN Convention on Older Persons’ Rights: Reinforcing Labour Rights and Intergenerational Solidarity
On 3 April 2025, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva adopted a landmark resolution establishing an intergovernmental working group mandated to draft a legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons. This historic step marks the first formal move toward a UN Convention specifically dedicated to older persons, responding to years of advocacy and
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A serious and unusual celebration of May 1st 2025 in Geneva for ILO staff
In Geneva, the traditional May 1st celebration, illustrated by a joyful and committed parade alongside Geneva workers, was replaced this year by an unprecedented mobilization of the employees of the international organizations of the United Nations system. Under the aegis of the ILO Staff Union, the CCISUA and FICSA federations and Public Services International (PSI),
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Demonstration – Place des Nations – 1 May 2025
Broadcast of the ILO Staff Union: UN staff are not a commodity – UN staff stand for humanity Come support your colleagues – and the United Nations! Demonstration – Place des Nations – 1 May 2025 @ 12h30 (leaving the ILO @ 12 noon) Dear colleagues, Since its inception in Chicago in 1886, May Day
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30 September 2024, AAFI-AFICS organised a seminar at the CICG entitled “Anticipating the future”
On September 30, 2024, AAFI-AFICS organized a seminar at the CICG entitled “Planning for the future”. Jocelyne Déruaz and Christian David have prepared this seminar.
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Exhibition of the ILO Circle of Arts and Decoration (30 September to 11 October 2024)
After a 5-year absence, the last exhibition having been held in 2019, the year of the Centenary, the Circle was able to return to its traditional exhibition venue, the Hall of the Colonnades. Although one side of the aisle is now occupied by the flags of ILO Member States, the exhibition, grouped together on one
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INTERGENERATIONAL DAY “WORKING AT ILO: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW
On October 1, 2024, to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, the Section of Former ILO Officials had decided to create an event a little out of the ordinary: instead of celebrating this day among “old people”, the idea was to try building communication’s bridges between the different generations of ILO staff.
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INVITATION – Intergenerational event – “WORKING AT THE ILO: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW” – Tuesday 1st October 2024 from 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., ILO, Geneva
Organised by the Section of Former ILO Officials in cooperation with the Human Resources Department and the Staff Union, to celebrate the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS. Come and take part in the following activities: Recreational stands between 11.30 am and 12.45 pm in the area at the entrance to the R2 Nord Cafeteria: – A
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1 October 2024 – International Day of Older Persons – The Section of Former Officials of the ILO holds event
Save the date ! 1 October 2024 : International Day of Older Persons The Section of ILO’s Former Officials invites you to an intergenerational event: Working at the ILO: yesterday, today and tomorrow 11.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Films, quiz, world cafés, round-table discussion, cocktail party and art exhibition With the support of the ILO Staff
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List 2025 of former officials who died
In memoriam: Personnes décédées: informations transmises par le BIT depuis janvier 2025 Le Bureau de la Section des Anciens du BIT adresse ses condoléances aux familles des personnes décédées. Information communicated by the Office since January 2025 The Bureau of the Section of Former Officials of the ILO extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved
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UPDATE ON THE CONDITIONS OF ACCESS FOR RETIREES TO ILO BUILDINGS
Extract from the letter received on March 12, 2024, following our letter to Mr. Hao Bin, Deputy Director in charge of Internal Services and the meeting with Ms. Danielle Guiho, Director of Human Resources on February 20 of a delegation from the Bureau of the Section. Please take good note of it and kindly comply
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MEETING BETWEEN REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SECTION AND MS. GUIHO, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
A delegation from Our Section met with Ms Guiho, Director of Human Resources, ILO, at her office at headquarters on Tuesday 20 February at 4pm. The delegation consisted of the following members: François Kientzler, Executive Secretary; Catherine Comte-Tiberghien, Deputy Executive Secretary; Abdoulaye Diallo, Deputy Executive Secretary; Simar Proust, Secretary; Peter Wichmand, Treasurer. At the begining
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MEETING OF THE SECTION WITH THE ELECTED REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ILO STAFF UNION – February 2024
On Friday 16 January 2024, the Section of the ILO Former Officials took the opportunity of the General Assembly (1st session) of the ILO Staff Union, to meet the elected titulars of the regions and the Turin Centre. As you know, the Section welcomes all retired ILO officials, whether they worked at headquarters or in
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The new Bureau 2024-2025 of the Section of ILO former Officials
After several complicated years, generated by the COVID-19 pandemic and during which the Section operated with a reduced Board and without being able to hold proper elections, the return to normality is very welcome. Proper elections have been held and we are pleased to introduce the new members elected for the 2024-2025 term of office:
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Event organized in Geneva and on Zoom on the theme of «Intergenerational Dialogue 2023»
Greycells and its partners are organizing an event in Geneva on 7 December, 5 pm at Palais Eynard on the theme of «Intergenerational Dialogue 2023», an initiative that highlights the rights of older people as pillars of human rights. Download the PDF of the invitation
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The annual reception for retirees of September 28, 2023, at ILO Headquarters in Geneva
On September 28, 2023, the annual reception for retirees was held at ILO Headquarters in Geneva. No less than 150 people attended this festive event, which is always eagerly awaited and very well organized by HRD (special thanks to Fiona). Indeed, it’s a great opportunity for our members to catch up with old colleagues with
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List 2023 of former officials who died
In memoriam: Personnes décédées: informations transmises par le BIT depuis janvier 2023 Le Bureau de la Section des Anciens du BIT adresse ses condoléances aux familles des personnes décédées. Information communicated by the Office since January 2023 The Bureau of the Section of Former Officials of the ILO extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved
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Minutes of the May 25, 2023 Information Meeting on the Digital Certificate of Pension Entitlement and SHIF Developments
The meeting was hosted by François Kientzler, Executive Secretary of the Former Officials Section, and Catherine Comte-Tiberghien, Deputy Executive Secretary. Opening the session, the Executive Secretary welcomed speakers and participants, noting that this was the first time the Section had ever organized a hybrid meeting, combining attendance in person with a videoconference. The number of
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Caregivers – Documents
We have just received a complete package for “Caregivers”: Click on the image to download the document in PDF format
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Attention Retirees and Beneficiaries: Cost of Living Adjustment for the US Dollar Channel in April 2023
As of March 1, 2023, the Fund Secretariat has informed that the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) system for pensions will be changed effective April 1, 2023. This adjustment is made in accordance with the Consumer Price Index as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and will result in a 6.4% increase
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A new SHIF Newsletter has been issued (N°1 /2023)
English version French version Spanish version
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Edition of No. 70 of “Message”
We are pleased to announce the issue 70 of “Message”, download it in PDF format
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