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2019
Breakfast Meetings: “Informal work along Global Value Chains” and “Social Dialogue as Public Good”
2019 Outcome Document
2019 Breakfast Meeting Article
2018
“Tripartism plus – Rethinking Social Dialogue in times of globalisation and informalization”
2018 brochure”
2018 brochure
2017
“Labour Inspection as an Instrument to Protect Workers in Informal Economy: Challenges, Opportunities and Responsibilities”
2017 brochure
2016
“Decent Work Along the Global Value Chains: A Call for Responsibility and an Opportunity for Solidarity”
2016 brochure
2015
“Entry into force in Switzerland of Convention n° 189 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) concerning decent work for domestic workers”
2015 brochure
“From Informal to Formal Economy: Ensuring More Just and Decent Conditions of Work”
2015 NGO Consultation Final Report.pdf
2015 NGO Consultation Article
2014
“From Informal Employment to Formal Working Conditions: The Impact on Youth”
2014 NGO Consultation Final Report.pdf
2014 NGO Consultation Article
2012
“Building a Future with Decent Work: Youth Employment and Domestic”
2012 NGO Consultation Final Report.pdf
2012 NGO Consultation Article
2011
“Strengthening the Capacity of and Social Protection for Domestic Workers: International NGO Consultation on the ratification of the ILO Convention on Decent Work for Domestic Workers”
2011 NGO Consultation Final Report.pdf
2010
“The Rights of Domestic Workers: Chances and Challenges for International and National Advocacy Work and Networking”
2010 NGO Consultation Final Report.pdf
Through a Christian commitment shared with its members, CCIG searches for solutions to the political and socio-economic problems of our time while paying particular attention to the dignity of every human being and for the common good of all.
Promoting Youth Participation into Climate Action and Human Rights Decision Making
On October 2, 2023, CCIG co-sponsored the hybrid Side Event “Embedding Youth Participation into Climate Action and Decision-making within and beyond the Caritas Network”, organized by Caritas Internationalis, in conjunction with the 54th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The event was co-sponsored by other CCIG members, namely
CCIG Hosts Webinar to mark the 39th UPR Session of Papua New Guinea
Organized by the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG), in collaboration with the Dominicans for Justice and Peace, Edmund Rice International (ERI) and the Marist Foundation for International Solidarity (FMSI), the side event ‘Safeguarding Human Rights in Papua New Guinea: Addressing Implementation of UPR recommendations’ took place on 24th November
Moving towards Reconciliation – CCIG provides technical support for Side Event during the UPR of Slovenia
In conjunction with Slovenia’s appearance during the 34th session of the Universal Periodic Review, CCIG provided technical and logistical support to the German Commission for Justice and Peace to assist in the presentation of the side event ‘Respect for the Dead: Preparing the Path to Reconciliation’. The event was co-organized
CCIG Hosts Side Event to mark the 34th UPR Session of Bolivia
On 6 November 2019, CCIG hosted the side event ‘Addressing Implementation: Safeguarding the Rights of Children, Youth and Women in Bolivia’ at the Palais des Nations. The event took place in conjunction with Bolivia’s appearance at the 34th Universal Periodic Review session and was co-sponsored by VIVAT International, Franciscans International,
Fighting Climate Change through International Solidarity – CCIG supports Members’ Initiatives
On June 26, 2019, CCIG co-sponsored the Side Event “Climate Change: It is Happening Here, It is Happening Now”, held in conjunction with the 41st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. . It was co-organized by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines and several CCIG members, namely Associazone
37th UN Human Rights Council session – Side event: Arts and Cultural Education as a Right
Arts education is a right of all, but even more importantly it is a right for all. It not only contributes to the full and integral development of students as direct beneficiaries, but it also produces a positive impact on society at large. Arts education is the ‘educational weapon’ that
CCIG event : The importance of a good administration of justice in Togo
Thanks to the support of the City of Geneva and of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, a side event titled « From mob justice to prison overcrowding: the importance of a good administration in Togo » was organized by the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG), the International Federation
CCIG Hosts Side Event on Children and Violence in Central America
On the 22nd of June, a side event entitled “Children as Victims and Perpetrators of Violence: Gangs and Migration in Central America” took place at the Palais des Nations in conjunction with the 32nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council. The event was organized by the International Catholic Center
Cultural Rights and Vulnerable Groups
Geneva, Switzerland. On 29 September 2015, in conjunction the 30th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the CCIG together with UNESCO Exeta – Unesco Basque Country Centre organized a side event on Cultural Rights and Vulnerable Groups. Moderated by Arantza Acha, director of UNESCO Extea, the discussion sought
On the occasion of the Universal Periodic Review of DRC: Side Event on Extractive Industries
A second side event on extractive industries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was held on 29 April 2014 at Palais de Nations in conjunction with the 2nd Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the DRC. The side event followed up on previous recommendations and discussions from the 21
A Joint Initiative on DRC: High-level Side Event on ‘Conflict’ Minerals
The side event titled, “DRC: Breaking the Links between Natural Resources and Conflict” was held during the 25th Session of the Human Rights Council on 21 March 2014 at Palais de Nations. Franciscans International and EurAc organized the event in collaboration with CCIG, OMCT, International Commission of Jurists, Amnesty International, Centre for