Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) - Côte d'Ivoire (Ratification: 1961)

1. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government and, in particular, the statistical data furnished. The Committee notes the Government's statement to the effect that the percentage of women employed in the private and semi-private sectors as well as in the public administration has increased compared with the percentage registered in 1992. The Committee notes the percentage of women occupying positions of responsibility in the public administration and requests the Government to provide statistical data in respect of women occupying positions of responsibility in the private sector. The Committee notes, however, that there has not been any significant progress with regard to promoting the participation of women in the labour market between 1980 and 1996. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate the measures adopted to encourage equality of opportunity and treatment for women in the private, semi-private and public sectors.

2. The Committee notes that, according to the Government's report, the micro-projects implemented by the Ministry for the Situation of the Family and the Promotion of Women has enabled a large number of women to secure employment in the industrial and commercial sectors, thereby reducing the level of female unemployment. The Committee requests the Government to furnish statistical data in respect of the number of micro-projects which have been implemented and information with regard to other projects and activities designed to promote the principle of equality of opportunity and treatment and access to employment by women.

3. Moreover, the Committee notes with interest the adoption of the Military Code which provides for the admission to military service of young persons of both sexes (section 81 and subsequent sections of Act No. 95-695 of 7 September 1995), referred to in the Government's last report.

4. The Committee refers to the provisions of section 4 of the Labour Code which cites the criteria for discrimination as established under Article 1, paragraph 1(a), of the Convention and requests the Government to provide detailed information in respect of the measures taken or envisaged to promote the equality of opportunity and treatment of women in employment and occupation. The Committee requests the Government to indicate, in particular, the practical application of the regulations relative to vocational training and apprenticeship (Decrees Nos. 96-285 and 286 of 3 April 1996).