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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).
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
During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.
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.
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)
This network, driven by Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Spain and Portugal, aims to consolidate a regional group that promotes the SSE.
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.
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.
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
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...
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
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-EU Relations
ILO and European Commission reaffirm mutual partnership at 16th High Level meeting
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...
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
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 - Elective 5: SSE and formalisation of the informal economy
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