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Young workers urge the elimination of workplace violence and harassment

As part of the promotion for the ratification of the ILO Convention No. 190, the ILO took part in the discussion with young workers who aspired for workplace free from violence and harassment.

Launched, the good practice video on trade unions’ actions to prevent HIV at workplace

The ILO recently launched a new good practice video highlighting the important roles of trade unions in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS at the workplace.

Achieving zero tolerance for workplace violence and harassment is possible through C190 ratification

On 25 June 2021, the ILO’s Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) came into force. The newest ILO Convention has a clear message: violence and harassment in the world of work is unacceptable.

COVID-19

Soft launching of the updated labour inspection guidelines in Thailand

A guide for labour inspectors is aimed to improve labour inspection services as a whole, with attention to women migrant workers, domestic workers, forced labour, and violence and harassment in the workplace.

Protect and manage mental health at workplace in time of COVID-19

Work arrangements and conditions have changed considerably due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing new psychosocial challenges for the health and well-being of workers. The ILO’s Technical Officer, Grace Monica Halim, shared her insights on actions...

ILO collaborates with two Indonesian State-Owned Companies on HIV self-screening

The ILO collaborates with PT Pertamina (Persero) Tbk and PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk to implement HIV self-screening to scale up HIV prevention at workplaces and contribute to end AIDS by 2030.

ILO and Jurnal Perempuan examine the plight of women workers in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic and technology change

The ILO continues to promote gender equality in Indonesia. Together with Jurnal Perempuan, the Indonesian feminist journal, the ILO launch a joint special edition on women workers in the midst of pandemic and technology change.

Labour Standards

Greece ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention and the Violence and Harassment Convention

Eliminating Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

The ILO has established new global standards aimed at ending violence and harassment in the world of work.

Convention 190 in action: preventing harassment of workers in Japanese banks

Labour banks (“Rokin Banks”) in Japan have been promoting workers’ access to finance for many years. They have also been in the vanguard when it comes to adopting international standards around workplace violence and harassment. Rokin Banks modelled...

In Thailand, preventing trafficking in persons before it begins

Trafficking is a grave violation of human rights and a form of violence against girls and women, including women migrant workers. Under the global EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls, the joint ILO-UN Women Safe...

Gender equality

Fewer women than men will regain employment during the COVID-19 recovery says ILO

A new policy brief shows that the disproportionate job and income losses suffered by women during the pandemic will persist in the near future.

Call for 'C190 Champion' videos

Become a C190 Champion and take action to free the world of work from violence and harassment!

Make your voice heard by recording and sharing a short video to help ensure dignity and decent work for all.

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Indonesia reviews the ratification of the ILO’s Convention on workplace violence and harassment

As the ILO Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment is coming into force, the UN Indonesia, ILO and their partners examines challenges and opportunities of the ratification this Convention.

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Celebrating the anniversary of the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) for a world of work free from gender-based...

A wide range of stakeholders came together on 24 June 2021 to discuss steps taken, lessons learned and paths forward towards eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work under the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative.

Join the ILO’s global campaign for ratification of Violence and Harassment Convention

Public urged to take part in the campaign to raise awareness of violence and harassment in the workplace and to encourage their governments to ratify ILO Convention No. 190.

Violence and Harassment

Mauritius ratifies the Violence and Harassment Convention

Mauritius became the seventh country in the world, and the third African country, to ratify the ILO’s Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).

The time has come to ratify C190

Adopted two years ago at the International Labour Conference, ILO Convention 190, is the first international treaty to address violence and harassment in the world of work. Last week, on 25 June 2021, it entered into force, marking a historic...

Russia’s Prospects To Ratify Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) Discussed at Roundtable

A roundtable organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Confederation of Labour of Russia, Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia and the Center for Social and Labour Rights to discuss Russia’s prospects to ratify and...

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ILO and UN Women: Time to put an end to violence and harassment in the workplace in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Regional Offices of the ILO and UN Women called on the countries of the region to maintain leadership in the ratification of the international standard that entered into force this Friday. Only six countries have validated Convention 190, but...