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Maritime sector

ILO and IMO recommend new steps against shipboard violence, harassment, and sexual assault

The organizations’ recommendations include amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, a new IMO mandatory training for seafarers, and a joint IMO/ILO international awareness campaign.

Opening address at the Women workers’ forum on the ILO Convention 190: Moving forward in policy and practice

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director of the ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Women workers’ forum on the ILO Convention 190: Moving forward in policy and practice, 1 March 2024, Manila, Philippines

International Labour Standards

Philippines ratifies Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

Philippines becomes the 38th country in the world, and the first Asian country, to ratify Convention No. 190.

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.

Migrant workers

Tens of thousands of women migrant workers are empowered by Gender Responsiveness-One Roof Integrated Services Centers

The ILO supports the establishment of Gender Responsiveness-One Roof Integrated Service Center (LTSA-MRC) in four districts to advocate and empower tens of thousands of women migrant workers.

Employers and workers support Philippines' ratification of ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

Employers and workers in the Philippines commend the Senate for its approval of the ratification of the ILO Convention 190 on violence and harassment.

Iraq takes major step forward towards ratifying ILO Convention 190

Occupational safety and health

Bangladesh’s progress in occupational health and safety could be leveraged to address workplace violence and harassment

Occupational Safety and Health frameworks are proving to be effective means of preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the world of work, a new ILO report says.

Occupational Safety and Health

OSH measures key to prevent violence and harassment in the world of work, says ILO report

A new ILO report emphasizes using Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) frameworks to address the root causes of violence and harassment and to encourage collective action for better work environments.

Parjiyati, a former migrant worker who empowers others with key migration information

As one of the network leaders at the Integrated Gender Responsiveness-One-Roof Integrated Service (LTSA-MRC), Parjiyati dedicates herself to ensure safe and fair labour migration for others.

ILO joins forces with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Manpower to strengthen the protection of Indonesian migrant workers...

The ILO supports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Manpower with the training manual and capacity building programme on labour consular services for better protection of Indonesian migrant workers.

The ILO has been an active part of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU

The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), which took place in the second half of 2023, has come to an end. The International Labour Organization (ILO) office for Spain, senior officials and experts from ILO Geneva have been...

Employers’ and workers’ organization of Timor-Leste signed a Joint Commitment to Eradicate Workplace Violence and Harassment

Both employers’ and workers’ organizations, with support from the ILO, are committed to create a working environment that is free from violence and harassment in Timor-Leste.

16 Days of Activism

ILO supports the deliberation of law on violence and harassment in the world of work in Timor-Leste

The government of Timor-Leste, with support from the ILO’s Spotlight Initiative project in Timor-Leste, is in the process of finalizing the drafting law on violence and harassment in the world of work.

16 Days of Activism

Young female entrepreneur strives to transform her life for a better future

Leaving her unfortunate experience behind, Ana Paula de Jesus da Silva, who took part in ILO’s Gender and Entrepreneurship Together (GET Ahead) training programme, is determined to continue expanding her business for a better future.

ILO Convention C190

Kyrgyz parliament calls for ratification of ILO convention on violence and harassment at work

In cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Parliament Council on the Rights of Women, Children and Gender Equality of the Kyrgyz Republic organized an ad-hoc meeting to mark the launch of 16 Days of Activism Against...

16 Days of Activism

“It is time for us to go public and we are all the same.”

The ILO’s inclusive trade fair provides the opportunity for LGBTI business group to exhibit their talents and products. The government of Timor-Leste supports the inclusive effort to leave no one behind.

16 Days of Activism

ILO joins forces with Timor-Leste Trade Union Confederation to end violence against women

The Timor-Leste Trade Union Confederation (KSTL), with support from the ILO Spotlight Initiative in Timor-Leste, has been actively promoted the elimination of violence against women at both community and company levels.

16 Days of Activism

Timor-Leste’s internationally certified trainers are ready to boost women entrepreneurship in the country

The Women Entrepreneurship Development (WED) certificate are awarded to four trainers, with support from the ILO, certifying them as the ILO’s Gender and Entrepreneurship Together (GET Ahead) trainer.

ILO Continues Private Sector Trainings Promoting Sustainability in Gender-Based Practices

The training shows the participants how they can play a transformative role in their institutions, both at a policy and implementation level, and equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to make gender equality part of the corporate...