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ILO receives International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Convention No. 87 and the right to strike

The Opinion concerns a long-standing difference of views as to whether the right to strike of workers and their organizations is protected under the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize Convention, 1948 (No. 87).

Freedom of association

Freedom of association reinforced to uphold labour rights as human rights

A strengthened partnership in the Philippines turns freedom of association from principle into action and protection of labour rights as human rights.

ILO Conventions ratification

Bangladesh becomes first Asian country to ratify all 11 ILO fundamental instruments and first in South Asia to ratify ILO Convention No. 190

The International Labour Organization (ILO) today commended the Government of Bangladesh for the landmark ratification of three key ILO Conventions, including two fundamental ILO Conventions on occupational safety and health, reflecting the...

Q&A on the updated Guide to Private Employment Agencies

This article highlights how the updated Guide serves as a resource for regulating and monitoring private employment agencies, helping them operate fairly, transparently, and in line with international labour standards amid today’s rapidly changing...

Social dialogue

Bangladesh calls for a national social dialogue forum for labour reforms in High-Level Tripartite Dialogue

A high-level tripartite conference aimed at leveraging social dialogue for inclusive and sustainable labour reforms in Bangladesh commenced on October 8, 2025, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Freedom of association

Philippines steps up efforts to strengthen freedom of association, labour education

The Philippines launches a new training initiative and reinforces its commitment to uphold rights at work, advance recognition of freedom of association and enhance labour education.

Freedom of association

Philippines builds trainers, advocates on freedom of association and labour rights

A new training of trainers programme on freedom of association is empowering advocates and practitioners to advance democratic values and labour rights through a rights-based, multi-sectoral approach.

RISE for Impact

Empowering cotton communities in Uzbekistan: ILO workshop promotes fundamental principles and rights at work

A two-day ILO workshop in Jizzakh focused on promoting the five fundamental principle and right at work among cotton-growing communities, with a strong emphasis on social dialogue, gender equality, and workplace safety.

Press release

Indonesian fishers are still vulnerable to exploitation

The first-ever ILO Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing, conducted in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), reveals several decent work deficits in Indonesia. While there is progress in recent years, the study...

Social Dialogue Report 2024

Social dialogue key to economic and social development, enabling inclusive transitions

The new ILO Social Dialogue Report 2024 shows the potential of peak-level social dialogue in promoting decent work in an era of unprecedented change.

Rights at work

ILO, Canada partner to address child labour, workers’ rights in the Philippines

A new five-year ILO and Canada project through the Labour Program of Employment and Social Development Canada will strengthen freedom of association and rights at work, as well as support actions to end child labour in the Philippines.

ILO, Kazakhstan sign roadmap to promote decent work

News

The new ILO Country Director pays courtesy calls to ILO constituents in Timor-Leste

Simrin Singh, the new ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, paid courtesy calls to ILO’s tripartite constituents, relevant ministries and development partners in Timor-Leste.

Uzbekistan: trade union representatives and activists pledged to monitor implementation of ILO Conventions Nos. 87 and 98

At the final session of the workshop organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), trade union representatives and activists with the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan (FTUU) pledged to monitor implementation of ILO Conventions...

The United States of America authorized to participate in the proceedings

Promotion of social dialogue

Indonesian palm oil sector improves labour-management cooperation through social dialogue

The ILO facilitates workers and employers of the Indonesian palm oil sector to promote social dialogue for improved productivity and workplace cooperation.

Trade union rights

ILO marks third anniversary of Myanmar military takeover with call for the release of trade union leaders and all those unjustly detained

Deep concern expressed at continual erosion of civic space and trade union rights in the country.

ILO submits dossier related to the right to strike dispute to the International Court of Justice

Human rights are labour rights; it is our duty to protect and support them if we are to achieve the goal of social justice

Opening remarks at the event marking International Human Rights Day 2023 by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

Freedom of association is a human and labour right: ILO’s tripartite constituents commemorate International Human Rights Day

To commemorate the Declaration the International Labour Organization hosted an event, focusing on Freedom of Association as this year also marks 75 years of ILO’s fundamental Convention, Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize...