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Kyrgyz trade unions strengthen protection and representation of vulnerable workers by taking action against workplace violence
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C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Kyrgyz trade unions strengthen protection and representation of vulnerable workers by taking action against workplace violence

An International Labour Organization (ILO) workshop strengthened the capacity of trade unions to advance a world of work free from violence and harassment and support implementation of Convention No. 190 in Kyrgyzstan.

Employers in Kyrgyzstan advance plans for national confederation
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Employers' organizations

Employers in Kyrgyzstan advance plans for national confederation

Employers’ associations in Kyrgyzstan move towards establishing a national confederation of employers to strengthen coordination and representation at country level.

Bank sector reaffirms its commitment to safe and respectful workplaces in Kyrgyzstan
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16 days of activism

Bank sector reaffirms its commitment to safe and respectful workplaces in Kyrgyzstan

During the 16 Days of Activism, Eldik Bank carried out technical consultations with the ILO on implementing the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).

Kyrgyzstan advances legal and institutional measures to implement ILO Violence and Harassment Convention

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Kyrgyzstan advances legal and institutional measures to implement ILO Violence and Harassment Convention

The Deputy Minister of Labour, Social Development and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic explains the steps being taken to prevent violence and harassment in the country following the ratification of the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019...

Kyrgyz Employers support ILO Convention No. 190

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Kyrgyz Employers support ILO Convention No. 190

Kyrgyz employers reaffirm commitment to safe, inclusive workplaces following ratification of the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).

Strengthening employers’ capacity under the new Labour Code in Kyrgyzstan
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Employers' organizations

Strengthening employers’ capacity under the new Labour Code in Kyrgyzstan

JIA Business Association, with ILO support, helps employers navigate the new Labour Code through consultations and a practical guide.

Fighting for the safety of Kyrgyzstan’s healthcare heroes
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Our impact, their voices

Fighting for the safety of Kyrgyzstan’s healthcare heroes

How a union leader is championing the rights of health workers.

ILO expands support to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for implementation of Convention No. 190
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C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

ILO expands support to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for implementation of Convention No. 190

The ILO continues to support the Government of Kyrgyzstan in implementing ILO Convention No. 190 by launching the “Preventing and eradicating violence and harassment at work” capacity building programme for public officials.

Kyrgyz Parliament and ILO collaborate to implement the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment
Group photo of the participants of the Parliamentary Council on Gender Equality on 26 Nov 2024 in Bishkek

C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Kyrgyz Parliament and ILO collaborate to implement the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

The ILO launched policy dialogues in Kyrgyzstan to promote implementation of C190, highlighted during the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.

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

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

The role of employers in the process of labour law reforms: round table in the Kyrgyz Republic
On 29 August 2024 key employers’ and business organizations lead by The JIA Business Association, alongside representatives from the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic and international partners participated in a round table organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

The role of employers in the process of labour law reforms: round table in the Kyrgyz Republic

ILO/ACTEMP facilitates dialogue on labour legislation reforms between employers and the Government in Kyrgyzstan.

ILO and Uzbekistan agree to develop new programme to improve labour conditions and strengthen social justice
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo (left) shakes hands with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (right)

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.

ILO and EUROSTAT host global conference on measuring new forms of employment
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ILO and EUROSTAT host global conference on measuring new forms of employment

The ILO called for better and authoritative data to track the changing world of work at the conference, which discusses the development of reliable statistics to measure and understand new forms of employment, setting a common path for the coming...

International Labour Conference takes first step towards ground-breaking international regulation of biological hazards
Public health workers learn how to use personal protective equipment at a CDC-GHSA facilitated training in Guinea.

International Labour Conference takes first step towards ground-breaking international regulation of biological hazards

The annual meeting of the International Labour Organization’s Member States concluded with progress towards regulating biohazards, a review of work conditions in the care sector and the key role of fundamental principles and rights in a rapidly...

World leaders call for urgent action to advance social justice at the Inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice
ILO Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo addresses the Inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

World leaders call for urgent action to advance social justice at the Inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

The Presidents of Brazil and Nepal joined the Inaugural Forum, which was held during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference.

Kyrgyzstan ratifies the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)
Ratification ceremony of Convention No. 190 on 3 June 2024: Mr. Edil Baisalov, Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Gilbert F. Houngbo, DG of the ILO

Kyrgyzstan ratifies the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Kyrgyzstan the 41st country to ratify this convention.

ILO Director-General Houngbo warns that multiple crises could jeopardize recent advances in the world of work
ILO DG Houngbo speaking at the opening session of the ILC, 3 June 2024

ILO Director-General Houngbo warns that multiple crises could jeopardize recent advances in the world of work

The Director-General stressed the need for more social justice at the opening session of the 112th International Labour Conference.

ILO expects global unemployment to drop slightly in 2024, but slow progress to reduce inequalities is “worrying”
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World Employment and Social Outlook

ILO expects global unemployment to drop slightly in 2024, but slow progress to reduce inequalities is “worrying”

Unequal access to employment opportunities remains a problem worldwide, even as new projections from the ILO show an improvement in global joblessness this year.

Fifteen pilot small- and medium-size enterprises shared their achievements in promoting a Just Transition on the ground
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Fifteen pilot small- and medium-size enterprises shared their achievements in promoting a Just Transition on the ground

Leadership and management training for ILO staff in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Leadership and management training for ILO staff in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Director, specialists and programme officer of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia gathered to undertake leadership and management training in the context of multiple crises. The exercise served to...