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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).
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Indonesian companies pledge action against gender-based violence and harassment at work
Indonesian companies signed the Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Pledge, supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Indonesia Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment (IBCWE).
16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
Building safer workplaces: Indonesia’s footwear sector commits to gender based violence and harassment prevention
ILO‑supported initiative mobilizes five Indonesian footwear companies to join a seven‑month digital micro‑learning programme to prevent gender‑based violence and harassment.
Building respectful and cooperative workplaces in Indonesia’s coffee sector
The joint ILO-Nestlé initiative strengthens Indonesia’s coffee sector by providing training on workplace cooperation and creating harassment‑free work environments.
Armenia ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment
Armenia becomes the 54th Member State to ratify Convention No. 190.
Gender-based violence
TVET students lead gender-based violence prevention efforts across the Chattogram Hill Tracts
Mozambique ratifies the ILO Convention and Protocol on Occupational Safety and Health, as well as the ILO Convention on Violence and...
Mozambique is the 10th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member State to ratify Convention No. 155, and the seventh to ratify Convention No. 190.
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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...
ILO Voices | Women's leadership and equal pay
Our fish-processing cooperative has empowered women and earned them recognition and safety
I come from a family of fishers in Senegal. My mother was a fish processor, and I discovered the trade through her at a young age. Life was challenging and I wasn’t able to finish school right away, but I’ve always carried the spirit of a leader....
16 Days of Activism
Protecting women from violence in the digital world of work
On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo calls for urgent action to end online violence and harassment against women and girls. He highlights how technology-facilitated abuse is driving women out...
International Labour Standards
Landmark ratifications in Bangladesh towards a future of work with safe and healthy environments, free from violence and harassment
Bangladesh is the first country in Asia to ratify all fundamental ILO instruments, and the first in South Asia to ratify 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).
Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)
Uzbekistan moves toward a safer working environment with a training on preventing violence and harassment
Labour inspectors and social partners in Uzbekistan build practical skills to prevent and respond to workplace violence and harassment at ILO training.
International labour standards
New ILO project strengthens worker protections in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Canada-funded initiative supports safer, fairer workplaces and helps Lao People's Democratic Republic meet international labour standards.
Our impact, their voices
Fighting for the safety of Kyrgyzstan’s healthcare heroes
How a union leader is championing the rights of health workers.
International Labour Standards
Angola strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of seven Conventions
Angola’s ratifications mark a major step toward stronger social protection, labour rights and workplace safety.
ILO and Malawian Government unveil Code of Conduct to combat violence and harassment at work
On International Labour Day, the Malawian Government, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), took a decisive step toward protecting workers' rights by launching the National Code of Conduct on Violence and Harassment in...
International labour standards
National Dialogue reaffirms government’s commitment to ratify ILO Convention No. 190
The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs of Bangladesh government expressed its full support to ratify ILO Convention no. 190, the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019.
Our impact, their voices
From isolation to empowerment: Mama Abu and the rise of the Tuna Besty Group
The sea invites the people of Air Panas sub-village to make a living. The fortunes of the fisheries sector may have ups and downs, but the fisherwomen there have proven their resilience in managing risks and processing marine products for a living.
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Montenegro ratifies ILO Convention No. 190 to strengthen protections against violence and harassment in the world of work
By ratifying ILO Convention No. 190 on 5 March 2025, Montenegro took a significant step towards fostering a more inclusive world of work.
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