Geneva, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi headed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the 112th session of the International Labor Conference, held here from June 3 to 14, 2024.
Al-Rajhi delivered a speech at the plenary session endorsing the International Labor Organization (ILO) director-general’s report “Towards a Renewed Social Contract”. He stressed the need to identify and address outstanding challenges and unmet expectations within the current social contract framework.
Al-Rajhi also highlighted key Saudi initiatives, like tackling climate change risks within the new social contract and leveraging technology to adapt to emerging work environment transformations, strengthening the tripartite structure (government, workers, and employers) to ensure basic labor standards and promote social dialogue, and prioritizing safe and healthy working environments, as well as initiatives to ensure the protection of human rights.
Al-Rajhi invited participating delegatio
ns to attend the second edition of the Global Labor Market Conference, hosted by the Kingdom in Riyadh on January 29-30, 2025.
The Saudi delegation is showcasing at the conference the Kingdom’s achievements, key initiatives, and legislative developments in the field of labor and human rights. This includes presenting policies concerning occupational safety and health, equal opportunities in employment, and the prevention of child labor.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
