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Sao Tome and Principe strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of three Conventions
Ratification ceremony of Conventions Nos. 102, 158 and 187 on 7 June 2024: Mr Celsio Rodrigues da Vera Cruz Junqueira, Labour and Solidarity Minister of Sao Tome and Principe, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO

Sao Tome and Principe strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of three Conventions

Sao Tome and Principe ratifies the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102), the Termination of Employment Convention, 1982 (No. 158) and the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187).

ILO supports online technical exchange between China and Portugal on social protection coverage extension for platform workers
Online exchange between China and Portugal on social protection coverage extension

Social protection

ILO supports online technical exchange between China and Portugal on social protection coverage extension for platform workers

ILO Beijing Office in collaboration with ILO Office in Lisbon, organized an online technical exchange session between Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) of China and Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security (MTSSS) of...

ILO Director-General briefs Chilean constituents on work to advance social justice
Director General de OIT junto a Ministra del Trabajo Jeannette Jara, de Chile

ILO Director-General briefs Chilean constituents on work to advance social justice

During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Climate change creates a ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for 70 per cent of the world’s workers
Workers in the heat and fumes of chemical products in the street

OSH and climate change

Climate change creates a ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for 70 per cent of the world’s workers

The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction and mental health conditions.

Portugal ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment
Ratification ceremony of Convention No. 190, 16 February 2024: Mr Rui Macieira – Portugal Ambassador to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva and ILO DG Gilbert F. Houngbo

International Labour Standards

Portugal ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

Convention No. 190 is the first international labour standard to address violence and harassment in the world of work.

ILO participates in the Framework Conference of the Ibero-American Network for the Promotion of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)

ILO participates in the Framework Conference of the Ibero-American Network for the Promotion of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)

This network, driven by Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Spain and Portugal, aims to consolidate a regional group that promotes the SSE.

Promotion of social justice essential for sustainable and equitable recovery, ILO tells EU ministers

Informal EPSCO

Promotion of social justice essential for sustainable and equitable recovery, ILO tells EU ministers

Speaking to EU ministers of employment and social affairs, the ILO Director-General underlined the need to put social justice back at the centre of policy-making, using concerted and decisive action.

Portugal commits to address harassment and bullying in the maritime sector

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

Portugal commits to address harassment and bullying in the maritime sector

Harassment and bullying, particularly of women seafarers, are issues of great concern in shipping.

Portugal commits to enhance the protection of seafarers in cases of abandonment and piracy

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

Portugal commits to enhance the protection of seafarers in cases of abandonment and piracy

Portugal deposited the declaration of acceptance of the Amendments of 2014 and of 2018 to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

ILO Director-General highlights the European social model as a geopolitical lever
Family photo of participants at the Porto Social Forum

ILO Director-General highlights the European social model as a geopolitical lever

Speaking at the Porto Social Forum, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) commended the European Union (EU) for its leading role in promoting international labour standards and the integration of occupational safety and...

ILO Director-General highlights the European social model as a geopolitical lever

Porto Social Forum 2023

ILO Director-General highlights the European social model as a geopolitical lever

Speaking at the Porto Social Forum, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) commended the European Union (EU) for its leading role in promoting international labour standards and the integration of occupational safety and...

ILO Director-General discusses bilateral cooperation with the European Commission
The ILO Director-General meets with Frans Timmermans

ILO Director-General discusses bilateral cooperation with the European Commission

During his first official visit to Brussels, the ILO Director-General met the Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, the Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life, and the EU Commissioners for Jobs and Social Rights and...

ILO and European Commission reaffirm mutual partnership at 16th High Level meeting

ILO-EU Relations

ILO and European Commission reaffirm mutual partnership at 16th High Level meeting

ILO and Portugal sign cooperation agreement on Social Protection

ILO and Portugal sign cooperation agreement on Social Protection

On Tuesday 14 June in the framework of a High-Level Conference organized by the ILO Office in Lisbon and the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security of Portugal, the International Labour Organization has signed a cooperation agreement...

The automotive industry in Portugal, challenges for the future of work

New study

The automotive industry in Portugal, challenges for the future of work

The automotive industry in Portugal – a steadily growing contributor to employment and GDP growth – is affected by a global structural transformation of the sector. Driven by technological progress and stricter environmental regulations, the sector...

ILO welcomes renewed EU focus on decent work worldwide for a just transition and a sustainable recovery

ILO welcomes renewed EU focus on decent work worldwide for a just transition and a sustainable recovery

The European Commission has adopted a Communication on decent work worldwide, which sets out how the EU will act upon the challenges linked to a just green and digital transition and a sustainable recovery from the pandemic.

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Marketplace: networking with other Academy participants

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Marketplace: networking with other Academy participants

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Elective 5: SSE and formalisation of the informal economy

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Elective 5: SSE and formalisation of the informal economy

12th Academy on the Social and Solidarity Economy - Closing Session

12th Academy on the Social and Solidarity Economy - Closing Session

The 12th Academy on the Social and Solidarity Economy - Elective 8: SSE: youth, education and new skills

The 12th Academy on the Social and Solidarity Economy - Elective 8: SSE: youth, education and new skills