ILO Office for Turkey Releases a Book on 100 Years of ILO-Turkey Relations

Director Özcan: “Telling the story of 100 years of Turkish relations with ILO, the longest-standing organisation of our present international system, the book is a valuable work that casts light on an important but not well known process through historical documents.” Authored by Prof.Dr. Mesut Gülmez, the book is a reference that treats ILO-Turkey relations in historical perspective. The book also reveals certain documents and information on the period for the first time.

ILO-EBRD Workshop Discusses Decent Work Potential for Women through Early Childhood Care Services

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for Turkey and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) held a workshop in Ankara on 12 December 2019 to review best practices on early childhood care services in Turkey and in the world, and what could be done to expand such practices in Turkey.

“Handbook Addressing Violence and Harassment against Women in the World of Work” Released

The “Handbook Addressing Violence and Harassment against Women in the World of Work” prepared jointly by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UN Women, and translated into Turkish by the Turkey Offices of both organizations was released in December 2019.

ILO calls for ratification of Convention on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work!

More than the survival: Increasing self reliance and formal works

Recognizing the need to support Syrians to become more self reliant and productive members of the Turkish economy, as well as assisting Turkish citizens to meet the dynamic challenges of the labour market, ILO aims at improving employability. In this regard, the “Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens Project” facilitates the access of Syrians and Turkish citizens to the formal labour market and supports them to develop, strengthen and upgrade their skills and competences.