Juan Somavia

Juan Somavia is a Chilean diplomat and former director-general of the International Labour Organization (ILO), serving from 1999 to 2007. He is known for promoting social justice, decent work, and labor rights worldwide. Somavia played a significant role in shaping global policies on employment and social protection, advocating for the importance of work in achieving sustainable development. His leadership emphasized the need for dialogue among governments, employers, and workers to address issues like poverty and inequality. After his term at the ILO, he continued to influence international labor and development discussions.