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  

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

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

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

Caregivers – Documents

We have just received a complete package for “Caregivers”: Click on the image to download the document in PDF format     

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

A new SHIF Newsletter has been issued (N°1 /2023)

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Edition of No. 69 of “Message”

We are pleased to announce the issue 69 of “Message”, download it in PDF format

SHIF: One hundred years of mutual health insurance

Please download the PDF file produced by the SHIF for its centenary. Photos Album :

ILO access for retirees – badges

Message received from the INTSERV Secretariat: Dear Retired Colleagues, Following the announcement made by the DDG/MR through broadcast dated 15 September 2022 (document attached) the ILO Building is once again open for entry to ILO retirees, To be able to access the ILO, retired officials must update their access badge. To do so, it will

Access to the ILO building – August 1st 2022

Download the message sent to the staff by INTSERV/SECURITY

Programme guidance letter from the Director-General-elect – 8 July 2022

The newly elected Director General addressed to the staff on July 8, 2022 a letter of orientation for the Program and Budget for 2024-25. Download the PDF file : Programme guidance letter from the Director-General-elect Geneva – 8 July 2022

List 2022 of former officials who died

View the list by following this link: /en/2021/03/31/list-2022-of-former-officials-who-died/

Letter from the Bureau of ILO Former Officials to the DG-elect

PDF to download: Letter from the Bureau of ILO Former Officials to the DG-elect

2022 SHIF Centenary

Read about this the editorial of issue 01/2022 of the SHIF Newsletter: https://www.ilo.org/dyn/shif/website.file_open?p_reference_id=375

First public statement of ILO Director-General elect Gilbert F. Houngbo

Gilbert F. Houngbo is elected as the new ILO Director-General

Gilbert F. Houngbo has been elected as the eleventh ILO Director-General by the ILO Governing Body on 25 March 2022. The five-year term of the Director-General elect will run from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2027. Gilbert F. Houngbo, from Togo, is currently President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Gilbert F. Houngbo​ was

Publication of Message No 68

Dear Anciens, We are pleased to inform you that your documents (Message No68 – request 116686) are ready. Due to COVID-19 measures internal mail delivery services are suspended until further notice. E-mail of 12 January 2022 of PRODOC ***** Read the online version

Presentation of the ILO Former Officials Section at the Retirement Preparation Seminar – November 2021

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ILO Arts Circle Virtual Exhibition 2021

Introduction to the exhibition The ILO Arts and Decoration Circle has been backed by the ILO Former Officials Section for many years. As well as generating artefacts and items of value, artistic activity also helps foster personal development. Owing to the pandemic, the organization of exhibitions has been curtailed across the world. With the support

Update on Pension Administration and Achievemens: Meeting with FAFICS – 16 July 2021

Two presentations in English: FAFICS.CEPA.July 2021 FAFICS-50th.OIM Presentation.16 July 2021

Tribute to International Civil Servants by the FAFICS

In 2019, the Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants (FAFICS), on a proposal from the Association of Former UNESCO Staff Members (AFUS), enthusiastically accepted at the 48th Session of its Council that a Tribute to past and present generations of international civil servants be prepared at the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and

Interview with former Staff union presidents

For the centenary of the ILO, the Staff Union as part of its blog has undertaken to conduct interviews with former Presidents of the Union. President from 2007 to 2012 : Christopher Land-Kazlauskas President from 2006 to 2007 : Maria-Luz Vega President from 2005 to 2006 : Pierre Sayour President from 2002 to 2005 :