Statement by India in the ILO Committee on the Application of Standards on the case of Namibia [Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111)] - Delivered by Mr. Vimarsh Aryan, First Secretary during the 109th International Labour Conference 2021 (Geneva 11^th June, 2021)

Madam President

India welcomes the delegation of the Government of Namibia and thanks it for providing the latest update on the issue under consideration.

2. India appreciates the commitment of the Government of Namibia to fulfil its international labour obligations including those related to the ILO Convention 111 through progressive implementation of the relevant recommendations of the ILO and the willingness to constructively work with it.

3. We take positive note of various concrete steps taken by the Government of Namibia to implement the National Human Rights Action Plan 2015-19. Notable among these are as follows:

i. The Law Reform and Development Commission’s (LRDC) project on Obsolete Laws which resulted in the Repeal of Obsolete Laws Act, 2018.

ii. The ongoing deliberations among the stakeholders for repealing and replacement of the Racial Discrimination Prohibition Act 1991.

4. We also welcome the ongoing round of social dialogue that Government of Namibia is organizing in order to enact the Equitable Economic Empowerment legislation.

5. We request the ILO and its constituents to fully support the Government of Namibia and provide all necessary technical assistance enabling the Employment Equity Commission to develop and implement a comprehensive information management system.

6. We take this opportunity to wish the Government of Namibia all success in its endeavours.

Thank You

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