The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Tripartite High-Level Session of the upcoming Fair Recruitment Initiative (FRI) Conference, scheduled to take place from May 19 to 21, 2025, at the International Labour Organization (ILO) Headquarters in Geneva.
Dr. Pelpuo will co-chair the session alongside Hon. Ali Bin Saeed Samikh Al Marri, Minister of Labour of the State of Qatar.
The conference will be supported by the Secretary-General of the International Trade Union Confederation and the Secretary-General of the International Organisation of Employers—reinforcing a tripartite dialogue among governments, workers, and employers.
The conference will focus on promoting fair recruitment practices globally, with a particular emphasis on protecting migrant and vulnerable workers from exploitation, contract deception, exorbitant recruitment fees, and forced labour.
The ILO’s Fair Recruitment Initiative advocates for recruitment based on merit and transparency, free from discrimination on the basis of gender, race, or religion.
Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo underscored the global urgency of establishing ethical recruitment systems. “This is more than a labour policy discussion—it’s a call to action to protect dignity and fairness in the world of work,” he said.
With shifting global labour dynamics, the conference presents a timely opportunity to build on the progress of the Fair Recruitment Initiative, address emerging challenges, and shape a more just and inclusive recruitment framework for all workers, regardless of nationality.
