HUMAN RIGHTS mental human rights principles, namely: (i) abolition of forced labour; (ii) freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; (iii) elimination of child labour; and (iv) equality in employment and occupation. The Declaration stresses the obligation of all member states to respect these four core principles, irrespective of whether they have ratified the relevant Conventions. The ILO has devised a two-pronged strategy to assess the impact of the Declaration and to draw attention to the extent to which member states are respecting these core principles: • An Annual Review of countries which have not yet ratified one or more of the core Conventions. This identifies areas where member states are encountering problems, and where the ILO can offer its assistance. • A Global Report on one of the four fundamental human rights principles, as listed in the Declaration on the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. This report describes the situations in all member states, both those that have ratified and those that have not, to provide an overview of the fundamental rights, and an assessment of the assistance provided by the ILO as a way of determining future priorities for action. Each year the report covers one of the four categories.26 In June 2000, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) used the Declaration as the basis for revising the guidelines for multinational enterprises, indicating the important links between core labour standards and international trade. Although it is not legally binding, the Declaration carries a moral and persuasive influence as member states are expected to adhere to its principles. The publication of the Annual Review and the Global Report are also important elements in drawing attention to the four core principles, and related issues, and may be useful to minority and indigenous organizations, and concerned NGOs. For more information, contact: In Focus Programme on Promoting the Declaration (DECLARATION) ILO CH 1211 Geneva 22 Switzerland tel: +41 22 799 6329 fax: +41 22 799 6561 e-mail: declaration@ilo.org 18 THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION: A HANDBOOK FOR MINORITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES