Assistant Director General for External & Corporate Relations of ILO, Former Deputy Director General of IOM, former Ambassador of Costa Rica to UN in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined August 2014
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@Jayati1609, @DaoudaSembene, @IFADPresident, and @alexanderdecroo join @LThompsonC on stage at #GlobalCitizenNOW: Sevilla to explore how development cooperation must evolve to stay effective, equitable, and responsive. #FFD4
Pleased to be joining #GlobalCitizenNOW in Sevilla on 29 June, ahead of @UN's Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4).
I'll moderate an important discussion on the future of development cooperation.
Find out more: glblctzn.me/44vm4ZR
Honoured to be #BRICS #LEMM2025 discussing AI & just transition for the future of work. #ILO stands ready to support BRICS members through #Southsouthcooperation & multilateral efforts to advance #Socialjustice and promote #Decentwork
#AI #Justtransition #Sustainability
Social justice is about building a more prosperous and productive world where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background.
The @ILO's Global Coalition for Social Justice unites efforts to make this vision a reality.
#SocialJusticeDay
Laura Thompson retweeted
#SocialJustice is more than an ideal. It is the foundation of resilient and peaceful societies.
Achieving it requires collective action across the full range of policy areas.
On #SocialJusticeDay let's recommit to building a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Laura Thompson retweeted
Social justice is not just an aspiration but a necessity for a sustainable, equitable future.
At today's UN Youth Delegates Event at the🇨🇭Mission, experts & young leaders discussed advancing #SocialJustice within the #SDG framework - highlighting youth's power to drive change.
Laura Thompson retweeted
Great to hear US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, reaffirm US commitment to @ILO Fair Recruitment Initiative at the US Govt Ministerial on the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration & Protection.
ILO will host an event with US Government on advancing fair recruitment practices
At UNGA, I joined leaders from across the Americas to drive forward our collective efforts to respond to irregular migration and forced displacement. Together, we can address the unprecedented level of migration in our hemisphere and advance the goals of the LA Declaration.
ALT Secretary Blinken sits at a conference table speaking into a microphone in New York on September 25, 2024. (State Department/Chuck Kennedy)
Laura Thompson retweeted
Access to #decentwork is critical in helping refugee youth realise their true potential, to rise above their circumstances and to become change makers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, says @ilo ADG @LThompsonC at Summit of the Future side event on young refugees.
Laura Thompson retweeted
Powerhouse evening with young refugee leaders 📢
It’s time to make change now!
Inspiring #UNGA event co-sponsored by @DutchMFA @Denmark_UN @CompactYouth @DRC_ngo @warchild @GRYN_NETWORK @wrcommission @RefugeeSRI @StudentRefugee @ILO @save_children @Refugees @UNICEF @UNFPA!
Fantastic to end the first week of the @ILO Governing Body and celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with our female GB members!
Representatives of governments, employers and workers from our Member States, making a vital contribution to the pursuit of #SocialJustice for all!
Every woman and girl should have the opportunity to reach her full potential, without discrimination.
Gender equality is not only a moral imperative but also economically sounded. We must #InvestInWomen.
There is no #SocialJustice without gender equality.
#IWD24
Looking forward to working with IMF to collaborate in the Global Coalition for Social Justice on issues of common interest
Productive meeting with @ilo Director General @GilbertFHoungbo. We discussed our recent successful collaboration on issues ranging from social protection and the impact of AI on labor markets, to how the IMF can best engage with the Global Coalition for Social Justice.
Laura Thompson retweeted
☀️ #SocialJusticeDay reminds us of the need to build fairer, more equitable societies.
🤝It requires international collaboration across economic, social & environmental dimensions in promoting social justice through multilateralism.
Learn more: bit.ly/42S92Es
Laura Thompson retweeted
From the 3 pillars of development of Madagascar dedicated to human capital, economic transformation and governance, Social Justice is the main goal targeted. Today, let’s promote together social justice!
#SocialJusticeDay
The need for greater social justice is more apparent than ever.
Achieving it requires the social dimension to be at the heart of international, regional & national policy making.
That's why @ILO has established a Global Coalition for #SocialJustice. Join us! #SocialJusticeDay
Laura Thompson retweeted
For too long economic demands have trumped social & environmental needs.
A focus on #SocialJustice is required, with policies that provide for:
☑️equal access to opportunities
☑️a just & inclusive green transition
☑️the basics of a dignified life for everyone.
#SocialJusticeDay
Multiple global crises show the need for greater social justice.
Achieving it requires social considerations to be put at the same level as economic and environmental concerns.
That's why @ILO has established a Global Coalition for #SocialJustice. Join us!
#SocialJusticeDay