Saudi Arabia elected to UN body promoting workers’ rights
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In a grotesque development earlier this week, Saudi Arabia – a world leader in the exploitation of migrant workers – won a seat on the governing body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
The ILO is a United Nations agency “devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights”, according to its website. It promotes “decent work for all women and men” and looks into complaints about violations of international labour rules.
As a member of its governing body, Saudi Arabia will be involved in setting ILO policies and establishing its budget and programme of activities.