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Government commits to ratifying the Convention concerning the elimination of Violence and Harassment in the world of work

Zimbabwe is on course to ratify C190 following a common position by the tripartite partners at a social dialogue forum

International labour standards

Nigeria ratifies ILO conventions on occupational safety and health and on violence and harassment in the world of work

Nigeria is the 29th country to ratify the Convention No. 187 promoting safe and healthy working environment and the 22nd to ratify the ILO Convention No. 190 on violence and harassment in the world of work.

Violence and Harassment

Panama ratifies ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

Panama is the 21st country to ratify ILO Convention No. 190 which aims to eliminate violence and harassment in the world of work.

Technical session on violence and harassment at work from the point of view of professional bodies

It was inaugurated by the Regional Advisor for the Promotion of Work and Equality, María Jesús Lorenzana, and endorsed the Xunta's commitment to comply with the framework set by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in its Convention 190.

ILO report on violence and harassment at work in Indonesia

No workers immune from violence and harassment, actions needed at company level

The ILO in collaboration with the Never Okay Project are launching findings of a workers’ survey on violence and harassment at work. The ILO releases its latest report on violence and harassment at work, highlighting the urgency of reporting and...

Whistle-blowers' protection

More effective protection needed for public sector whistle-blowers

Public service sector workers are often the first to know about threats or harm to the public interest, so they play a key role in exposing wrongdoings and safeguarding the well-being of society and economies.

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It is time to break the silence against violence and harassment at work in Indonesia

Representatives of businesses and workers agree, during the ILO’s interactive discussion, that it is time for all parties to take violence and harassment at work as a serious matter and there is an urgent need for a reporting mechanism and case...

Mental health at work

WHO and ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work

New global WHO guidelines on mental health at work are reinforced by practical strategies outlined in a joint WHO/ILO policy brief.

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Indonesian workers are still vulnerable to violence and harassment at work

The ILO in collaboration with the Never Okay Project are launching findings of a workers’ survey on violence and harassment at work. The survey is part of the effort to create a world of work, free from all types of violence and harassment in...

Workers’ accommodation

Focus group discussion with employers in agriculture and construction sectors on workers’ accommodation

Employers in agriculture and construction sectors to provide better accommodation for women migrant workers in Thailand, ensuring the accommodation free from violence and harassment.

Technical and vocational education and training

Making educational institutions safe places for women

A new book written by students and lecturers at an Indonesian polytechnic calls for an end to sexual violence and harassment on campus.

Barbados becomes the 2nd Caribbean country to ratify the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (C190)

The country deposited the instrument of ratification on 1 September 2022

ILO works hand in hand with local authority to provide psychological supports for officials dealing with survivors of gender-based violence

Under a joint EU-UN Spotlight Partnership, ILO and the Ministry of Social, Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI) identify priorities to enhance knowledge and develop skills in providing effective psychological support services towards the victims of...

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ILO supports initiatives of Indonesian Manpower Minister to prevent violence and harassment at work

As part of the ILO commitment to create a world of work that is free from violence and harassment as mandated by the ILO’s Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment, the ILO supports the establishment of the Equality Task Force and Prevention on...

Workplace discrimination

New UN survey on migrant workers with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression in South-East Asia

UN study reveals migrant workers with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE) in South-East Asia benefit from labour migration, yet experience discrimination.

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The ILO’s public campaign encourages workers to speak up against harassment and violence at work

The ILO and the Never Okay Project are conducting a series of campaigns to raise awareness and encourage a social movement against harassment and violence at work.

ILO Voices | Domestic workers

I am fighting against abusive domestic work

Myriam Raharilantosoa became a defender of Malagasy migrant domestic workers after finding out about the abuse suffered by her daughter at the hands of employers in Lebanon.

ILO, Quezon City partner for first migrant workers' one-stop shop in Metro Manila

The ILO and the local government of Quezon City collaborate for a gender-responsive Migrant Worker Resource Centre, the first in Metro Manila operated by the local government in collaboration with civil society, Overseas Filipino Workers/family...

Message at the partnership signing of the Migrant Resource Centre in Quezon City

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ceremonial signing on the partnership on strengthening and institutionalizing a gender-responsive Migrant Resource Centre (MRC), help desks and services for migrant workers...

Latin America and the Caribbean constituents envision workplaces free from violence and harassment

Participants explored how they could progress in ensuring that workplaces are free from violence and harassment.