Mine worker in Zambia

Geneva, 14 June 2010 –The Committee on HIV/AIDS and the world of work adopted its report today, together with the final text of the Recommendation on HIV/AIDS which will be submitted for adoption to the plenary session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) later this week. High-level engagement and consensus on the urgency to act prevailed during this second and final round of discussion for the formulation of the first international human rights instrument to focus on HIV/AIDS and the world of work.

Throughout the amendment process, committee members worked at formulating a recommendation all-inclusive in scope and as practical as possible. Universality of human rights, feasibility, efficiency, sustainability, and accountability were kept at the forefront of all discussions, spurred by a great sense of urgency to address the HIV pandemic.

The report and the recommendation adopted by the Committee will be presented on 16 June to the plenary session of the 99th international Labour Conference. The record vote will take place on 17 June. The proposed Recommendation on HIV/AIDS and the world of work and the attached resolution will require a 2/3 majority vote to be adopted.

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