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From verbal promises to written agreements: Indonesia's coffee communities learn about labour rights

ILO and the Ministry of Manpower help coffee farmers and workers understand their rights and responsibilities to promote safer, fairer and more productive workplaces.

Explainer

How will the new Convention No.193 promote decent work in the platform economy?

The International Labour Conference adopted Convention No. 193 in June 2026, establishing the first international labour standard dedicated to the platform economy. This Q&A explains what the Convention does, who it covers and what it means for...

114th Session of the International Labour Conference

International Labour Conference ends with adoption of the first Convention on decent work in the platform economy

Governments, employers and workers reaffirm the importance of social dialogue to tackle current and future challenges in the world of work.

InfoStories

Turning labour standards into reality: 100 years of supervision

Since 1926, the ILO’s supervisory system has helped transform international labour standards into concrete progress for workers, employers and societies worldwide through independent expertise, tripartite dialogue and collective commitment.

Social dialogue and tripartism

50 years of ILO Convention No. 144: putting tripartism into practice

Marking 50 years since its adoption, Convention No. 144 remains a key instrument for promoting tripartism and effective consultation on international labour standards.

Tripartite partners examine six priority ILO Conventions to shape Botswana’s future of work

From workplace safety to ending violence and forced labour, Botswana is exploring international standards that can transform the world of work.

International Labour Review Blog

Legitimacy without members? Hungary's lessons on trade union representativeness

This blog, drawn from research published in the International Labour Review, explores how representativeness rules interact with declining union density in Hungary, offering lessons for labour law reform in low-unionisation environments.

A long road to recognition: domestic workers’ rights in Indonesia

After more than two decades of collaboration, the ILO and its partners have helped bring domestic workers’ rights in Indonesia from the margins to the national policy agenda, advancing stronger legal protection and recognition.

The ILO welcomes the adoption of Indonesia’s Law on the Protection of Domestic Workers

Simrin Singh, ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, welcomed the adoption of Indonesia’s Law on the Protection of Domestic Workers on 21 April, after 22 years of deliberation. The long-awaited law marks an important step in...

News

Shipowners can now take a simple, powerful step to help protect ship recycling workers

The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) and the ILO have launched a pilot Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) giving shipowners a straightforward and effective way support safer, more responsible ship recycling in Bangladesh, the world’s...

Regional knowledge sharing event calls for stronger labour compliance and productivity in construction

SADC stakeholders unite to scale decent work and productivity in construction through proven solutions and regional collaboration.

Practical toolkit to support Indonesian SMEs promoting responsible business conduct

Designed for all size of business, particularly SMEs, the toolkit strengthens labour rights and promotes decent work.

Op-ed

Making human rights due diligence work for social justice in Indonesia

Tauvik Muhamad, ILO's National Coordinator of the Resilient, Inclusive, Sustainable Supply Chains (RISSC) project, highlights that Indonesia must move beyond voluntary pledges and adopt a supported mandate that balances global trade demands with the...

RBC and decent work

Indonesian universities establish Business and Human Rights network to advance decent work

The ILO collaborates with six Indonesian universities to strengthen national commitment to advancing decent work and promoting responsible business conduct.

Adapting to change: Updated Fixed-term Employment Contract guidance for Indonesia’s competitive garment industry

Through its Better Work Indonesia programme, the ILO continues to support the Ministry of Manpower in promoting balanced employment practices that uphold workers’ rights.

RBC and decent work

Indonesian trade unions urge stronger Human Rights Due Diligence in new regulation

Against the backdrop of an upcoming new Presidential Regulation on Human Rights Due Diligence, ten Indonesian trade union confederations have issued a joint Position Paper urging for a stronger role and protections for workers in Indonesia’s...

Arab States strengthen labour governance through first regional tripartite workshop on international labour standards

The ILO Director-General took part in the meeting, where governments, employers and workers developed a shared understanding and capacity to apply international labour standards in a changing world of work.

Oman’s labour reform momentum sets a strong example for the region, says ILO Director-General

Gilbert F. Houngbo commends Oman’s rapid progress on labour law implementation, social protection expansion and structured social dialogue during an official visit to the Sultanate.

Institutional capacity building

Sierra Leone Employers’ Federation empowers businesses with Labour Law Guide and Training

With ILO ACT/EMP support, the Sierra Leone Employers’ Federation launched a Practical Employers’ Guide and held training to enhance compliance with national labour laws. The initiative strengthens decent work and promotes a fair, productive business...

Multinational enterprise and sustainable development

Compliance management: ILO and tripartite partners support “Going Global” enterprises in achieving sustainable development