An Irish delegation is at the Centenary International Labour Conference in Geneva, marking 100 years since the founding of the @ilo

This gathers representatives of 187 countries to develop international Labour Standards & policies to promote decent work & social justice #ILO100 Image
Ireland joined the @ilo in 1923 ⁠— the first international organisation which the new State joined.

Waterford native Edward Phelan was the ILO's first official. Dr. Amina Adanan shares her experience as one of the recipients of the NUI EJ Phelan Fellowship. #ILO100
Find out more about #ILO100 and Ireland's role in the Centenary International Labour Conference here: dbei.gov.ie//!ZVKNKT

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