UNASA-UKZN Chairperson, Mr Pammynus Moinogu; Public Relations Officer, Mr Chiwueze Benedict Udeh; Secretary- General, Mr Gwendolene Hankwebe; Mr Vic van Vuuren; and Event Co-ordinator Mr Sibonelo Gumede.UNASA-UKZN Hosts International Labour Organisation
UKZN students were brought up to speed recently with the role of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
This happened when the United Nations Association of the South Africa-UKZN Chapter (UNASA-UKZN) in partnership with the School of Social Sciences welcomed and hosted a representative of the ILO, a United Nations Organisation agency.
Among those who facilitated and welcomed ILO Director, Mr Vic van Vuuren, were International and Public Affairs (IPA) Cluster leader Dr Bheki Mngomezulu and Dr Lubna Nadvi of the School of Social Sciences.
Speaking at the event, van Vuuren highlighted the role of his organisation in the field of global labour development and discussed the essence and role of organised labour unions as well as global peace in the economic development of Africa and the rest of the world.
Van Vuuren told students about vast career opportunities in the UN. ‘There are lots of benefits in working for the UN as there are career opportunities for African graduates and professionals.’
He said he wanted to visit the University again to further enlighten students about the ILO.
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- Melissa Mungroo and Chiwueze Benedict Udeh