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Workers' rights

ILO statement on Myanmar

The ILO has issued a statement following allegations of harassment and intimidation of trade unionists in Myanmar by police and military authorities.

Labour rights

ILO calls on Myanmar to respect freedom of association and restore democratic order

In the wake of the military takeover that has sparked widespread demonstrations in Myanmar, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization says workers and employers must be able to exercise their right to protest without violence or...

ILO Moscow Meets New Minister of Labour and Social Development of Kyrgyzstan

On 14 December 2020, management and technical specialists of the ILO Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia had an on-line meeting with the newly appointed Minister of Labour and Social Development of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aliza Soltonbekova.

Opening address at the ILO project on Trade for decent work and social dialogue on improved compliance, better application of International...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ILO project on Trade for decent work and social dialogue on improved compliance, better application of International Labour Standards and COVID-19 responses, 14 December...

Promotion of social dialogue and freedom of association in Sudan– SDN/20/02/USA

ILO business forum highlights the importance of a resilient COVID-19 recovery for Bangladesh’s RMG sector

DHAKA-3 November 2020 (ILO News) Representatives from the world’s largest retails brands met with leading figures from the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector at a Bangladesh Virtual Business Forum on 28-29 October 2020.

Rights at work

Fundamental rights at work can help build back better from COVID-19

Core work-related rights and principles can play a vital role in recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and help build back a better, more equitable, world of work, according to a new ILO paper.

North Macedonia: Trade unions provide new legal services for workers during the current COVID-19 labour market crisis

Through the EU-funded project Strengthening Social Dialogue, ILO is supporting trade union initiatives to provide much needed legal services for members at a time when rights are infringed too often.

Human rights

ILO calls on Belarus President to respect workers’ rights and freedoms amid protests

International Labour Organization Director-General, Guy Ryder, expresses deep concern about the detention and arrest of trade unionists in Belarus.

Better Work in Vietnam and the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement

Roopa Nair, Head of Operations, Quality, and Innovation at Better Work, participated at a High-Level Conference on the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement, organized in the European Parliament.

European Parliament discusses EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement

The ILO participated to an Exchange of views on the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, organized by the Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament.

Capacity building on the normative framework and practice of the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining

ILO Country Office for Pakistan, through its European Union (EU) funded project ‘Sustaining Strengthened National Capacities to Improve International Labour Standards (ILS) Compliance and Reporting in Relevant EU Trading Partners’ facilitates the...

Commission of Inquiry

ILO Commission of Inquiry issues report on complaint against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

The Commission of Inquiry set up by the ILO Governing Body to examine a complaint against the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has adopted its report.

« 100 YEARS – 100 LIVES » | BOTSWANA - “ILO action has led to a complete review of labour laws in Botswana”

Botswana has started a complete review of its labour laws to make them compatible with international labour standards.

ILO video on ready-made garment workers’ rights goes ‘viral’

YouTube film on three female workers and freedom of association clocks up over 800K views.

Training for trade union lawyers and leaders on the use of international labour standards and the ILO supervisory machinery

On July 25-27, 2019 in Issykkul region, Kyrgyzstan, a three-day training workshop was organized for trade union leaders and lawyers from Central Asia on the use of international labour standards and the ILO supervisory machinery.

Day 4: 108th International Labour Conference - Thematic Forum

Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining are key foundations for decent work

Speakers from the world of work and from international organizations explored how two key fundamental Conventions advance decent work across the globe. The forum was held as part of the ILO’s annual conference, which this year marks the...

International labour standards

Lawmakers agree Viet Nam should join ILO convention on collective bargaining

The dossier for the ratification of Convention 98 has been submitted by the State President to the National Assembly for its upcoming sitting this May.

Opening speech by ILO Viet Nam Director at consultation workshop on ratification of ILO Convention 98

ILO Viet Nam Director, Chang-Hee Lee, delivers the opening remarks at the consultation workshop entitled “Proposal for Submission of Ratification of ILO Convention 98” on 3 May 2019 in Ha Long City.

GSP+ trade and employment

Opening Address at the Stakeholders’ Forum on Presentation of Outputs of ILO-EU Collaboration on Freedom of Association and Collective...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Stakeholders’ Forum on Presentation of Outputs of ILO-EU collaboration on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining and on Trade and Employment, Manila,...