Iraq hosts 50th Arab Labor Conference in Baghdad
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The 50th session of the Arab Labor Conference kicked off in Baghdad this Saturday morning with the esteemed presence of Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani. Running from April 27 to May 4, this significant event marks a pivotal moment in the history of labor collaboration in the Arab world.
In his opening address, Prime Minister Al-Sudani commended the conference organizers for their diligent efforts in orchestrating an agenda that promises fruitful discussions and impactful outcomes.
Al-Sudani underscored the historical significance of Baghdad as the birthplace of the Arab Labor Organization, harking back to the monumental gathering of Arab Labor Ministers in 1965. It was in this city that the Arab Labor Charter and the draft constitution of the Arab Labor Organization were fervently debated and eventually ratified, laying down a comprehensive framework for addressing labor and worker affairs across the Arab region.
The 50th Session of the Arab Labor Conference is convened under the auspices of the Arab Labor Organization (ALO), a specialized agency within the League of Arab States. This gathering brings together heads and members of delegations from employers’ associations and trade unions representing 21 Arab countries. Additionally, representatives from the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, as well as delegates from Arab and international organizations, and several ambassadors, attend the event.
Throughout the conference, participants will engage in deliberations aimed at advancing labor rights, enhancing workforce development, and fostering regional cooperation to address contemporary challenges facing the Arab labor market. Topics on the agenda encompass a wide array of issues ranging from job creation and vocational training to social protection and labor legislation.
With Baghdad as its vibrant backdrop, the 50th Arab Labor Conference promises to be a momentous occasion, marking a renewed commitment to the principles of labor rights and collective action in the Arab world.