By: Natasha Archary

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Geneva, Switzerland where he will be participating in the World of Work Summit hosted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Ramaphosa arrived in Geneva on Wednesday, 14 June for the two day summit, which is themed, “Social Justice For All.”
The ILO is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) which aims to promote social justice and decent working conditions for all.
South Africa’s participation in the summit will feature addresses by Heads of State and Government, the UN Secretary-General, the ILO Director-General and other high-level representatives of employers and workers organisations.
The summit will be convened by ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo.
Over the course of two days, the Summit will feature addresses by Heads of State and Government, the UN Secretary-General, the ILO Director-General and other high-level representatives of employers’ and workers’ organisations.
“The objective is the creation of a Global Coalition for Social Justice (the Coalition), which reflects the ILO DG Gilbert Houngbo’s vision for the organisation in light of the many challenges facing the world today, including stagflation, climate change, poverty, unemployment, and inequalities.”
Presidency on Ramaphosa’s participation at the World of Work Summit in Geneva
It is envisaged that the summit will:
- Highlight the key role of social justice in creating a more sustainable and equitable world and will discuss strategies for increased and better-aligned joint action to advance social justice and ensure policy coherence
- Provide a forum for participants to share their vision of, and priorities for, social justice, as well as showcase the actions they are taking and the actions they commit to taking to advance social justice
- Contribute to informing discussions in other multilateral forums regarding he centrality of social justice and strategies for achieving greater social justice
Ramaphosa will be accompanied by Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi and senior officials.



