All news: Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan explores ratification of Maritime Labour Convention

ILO supports Azerbaijan in advancing discussions on possible ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

Azerbaijan explores practical approaches to pay equity

ILO workshop brought together government, employers, workers and experts to share international experience and practical tools for reducing the gender pay gap in Azerbaijan.

International Labour Standards

Azerbaijan ratifies all fundamental Conventions

Azerbaijan is the 75th country to ratify the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187).

Azerbaijan strengthens tripartite dialogue on occupational safety and health

More than 90 representatives of government, employers and workers took part in an ILO webinar to exchange experience and strengthen knowledge on occupational safety and health.

Trade unions in Azerbaijan strengthen understanding of ILO supervisory mechanisms

Trade union representatives examined how ILO supervisory procedures can support workers’ rights and social dialogue in Azerbaijan at a joint AHIK-ILO/ACTRAV seminar.

Conference on trade union activities in the context of climate change held in Baku

Representatives of trade unions, governments and the ILO exchanged views on just transition policies, social dialogue and workers’ participation in climate governance.

ILO and Azerbaijan discuss child labour and international labour standards

The tripartite webinar explored practical approaches to child labour prevention, labour inspection and implementation of ILO standards in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan trade unions strengthen capacity on collective bargaining and social dialogue

ILO-supported webinar enhanced trade union knowledge of collective bargaining and social dialogue in a changing world of work.

EPIC

Azerbaijan joins global dialogue on equal pay

Azerbaijan highlighted reforms aimed at closing the gender pay gap and advancing gender equality at an Equal Pay International Coalition side event during the Commission on the Status of Women.

EPIC

Azerbaijan joins Equal Pay International Coalition

By joining the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), Azerbaijan is strengthening its alignment with international labour standards and global efforts towards gender equality in the world of work.

Decent work

Azerbaijan signs Decent Work Country Programme for 2025-2029

Azerbaijan officially launched the new DWCP for 2025-2029, bringing together the Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations and the ILO in a shared commitment to advancing sustainable employment and social justice.

Tripartite constituents gather in Johannesburg to drive just transition in climate action

Representatives of governments, workers and employers from ten countries gathered in Johannesburg to turn national climate commitments into opportunities for decent work and social justice through a just transition.

Azerbaijan advances just transition in national climate plan

Tripartite constituents and the ILO held a national workshop to align Azerbaijan’s NDC 3.0 with just transition and decent work principles. It continues a series of ILO interventions conducted in 2024 in preparation for COP29 and in 2025 under the...

Occupational safety and health

Azerbaijan advances occupational safety and health with ILO support

A tripartite ILO seminar in Baku strengthened the capacities of national authorities and social partners on occupational safety and health standards and the ILO supervisory system, with particular focus on Convention No. 155.

Tripartism and social dialogue

Azerbaijan moves toward strengthened social dialogue with ILO support

Through a focused seminar and institutional review, tripartite constituents laid the foundation for a strategic action plan to enhance social dialogue and the role of the Tripartite Commission.

Gender equality takes centre stage at Baku Conference

The ILO Conference highlighted the urgent need to close gender gaps in the workplace and accelerate gender-responsive reforms in the transition to a just and inclusive economy.

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A young Azerbaijani turns an inherited land into an agrotourism centre

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Tripartism and social dialogue

ILO and Azerbaijan – New Horizons for Social Dialogue

The ILO and the Azerbaijan Tripartite Commission for Social and Economic Affairs are set to enhance their collaboration to promote social justice and decent work in the country through enhanced social dialogue.

Sub-regional Programming Meeting: Advancing ILO strategies for the 2024-25 biennium

The ILO Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia charts the path forward

ILO and Uzbekistan agree to develop new programme to improve labour conditions and strengthen social justice

The announcement was made during the ILO Director-General’s official visit to Uzbekistan from 7-11 July.