BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC -Belize says its determination to attend the 113th Worldwide Labour Convention (ILC) in Geneva earlier this month was to sign the Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) nation’s dedication to advancing worldwide labor requirements and fostering social justice.
The ILC, the best decision-making physique of the Worldwide Labour Group (ILO), convened delegates from all 187 member states to deliberate and undertake new conventions, suggestions, and resolutions that intention to form the way forward for work.
Labour Minister Florencio Marin Jr, addressing the ILC convention
Labour Minister Florencio Marin Jr., who led the Belize delegation, stated his nation helps the creation of inclusive international labor requirements that guarantee all employees are protected.
“Justice should be greater than an aspiration. It should be lived, legislated, and localized,” he stated, noting that as international labor requirements evolve, Belize has positioned itself not simply as a participant “however as an advocate for dignified, secure, and inclusive employment for all.”
He said that Belmopan is appreciative of the ILO, social companions, and nationwide stakeholders for his or her continued collaboration and help and appears ahead to implementing the data gained and contributing actively to future ILO engagements, together with the 114th ILC in 2026.
A authorities assertion stated that throughout the convention in Geneva, Belize made substantive contributions to international discussions on labor requirements.
It stated Belize supported the first-stage approval of a draft Conference and Suggestion on Platform Work, advocating for honest classification, algorithmic transparency, and entry to social safety for gig employees.
The nation additionally supported the finalized Conference and Suggestion on Organic Hazards within the Office, aimed toward defending employees from pandemics, zoonotic threats, and different well being dangers within the office.
“In a key technical development, Belize supported the ILO’s Maritime Labour Conference (MLC) amendments, which boosts protections for seafarers, together with entry to shore depart, secure working circumstances, and measures towards harassment. As well as, Belize reaffirmed its dedication to ILO Suggestion No. 204, which inspires formalizing casual work sectors which can be a big a part of Belize’s financial system,” the assertion stated.
It stated that the nation solid its vote in favor of the ILO’s Programme and Price range for 2026–27, guaranteeing technical help for its nationwide Respectable Work Nation Programme. “Moreover, Belize aligned with worldwide consensus, voting to grant Palestine non-member observer standing within the ILO,” the assertion added.
