"General Discussion on the Draft General Comment on Article 7 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights:  Right to just and favourable conditions of work"

On the occasion of its 56th session, to be held in Geneva from 1 to 19 June 2015, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold a half-day general discussion on the draft general comment on the right to just and favourable conditions of work...The objective of the general discussion is to solicit input on the draft general comment by interested stakeholders, for consideration by the Committee. The purpose of the general comment is to provide authoritative guidance to State Parties on the measures to be adopted to ensure full compliance with the rights under this article...

Representatives of organizations wishing to attend the session should register in advance, preferably by 15 May 2015, registration should be done through the CESCR secretariat by writing to ([email protected]) and submitting a registration form...The Committee also invites interested parties to provide written input on the draft in advance of the general discussion...