Indonesia Reaffirms Commitment to Global Labor Solutions at 113th International Labour Conference
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesia is determined to take an active role in addressing global labor challenges, Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan stated during the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC), currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland.
“The Indonesian government is not just attending as a participant but as part of the solution to global labor challenges,” Gerungan affirmed, as quoted from the Ministry of Manpower’s official statement released on Tuesday.
Held from June 2 to 13, 2025, at the headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Office in Geneva, the conference carries the theme “Advancing Social Justice: Reshaping the Future of Work in a Polarized World.”
Gerungan emphasized that the ILC presents a vital opportunity for the global community to reinforce solidarity in tackling persistent inequalities and evolving dynamics in the labor sector, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of climate change, and the rapid development of digital technologies.
“With the presence of Indonesian representatives from the government, workers, and employers, we hope the ILC will result in regulations that can serve as global standards,” he noted. He also underscored Indonesia’s commitment to serving as a constructive communication bridge between employers and workers.
At the 113th ILC, Indonesia is focusing on three key priorities: formulating regulations for decent work within the digital platform economy, ensuring occupational health and safety in the face of biological hazards, and enhancing social protection and job security for informal workers.
The Deputy Minister reiterated that Indonesia’s participation reflects its broader commitment to promoting workers’ rights, fostering harmonious industrial relations, and expanding access to quality employment.
“We want to ensure that Indonesia’s voice is heard and that the standards produced are relevant, humane, and based on social justice,” Gerungan concluded.
