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Nepal ratifies key ILO instruments on labour inspection and forced labour

Nepal’s ratification of two key ILO instruments strengthens the legal framework for labour inspection and action against forced labour, supporting better protection of workers and compliance with international labour standards.

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Decent work in the platform economy: how a new global labour standard can help make it a reality

Patrick Belser, Chief of the ILO's Inclusive Labour Markets, Wages and Working Conditions Branch, explains how Convention No. 193 aims to promote decent work in the platform economy and what it means for digital platform workers, digital labour...

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Turning commitments into systems: KP2MI study visit to the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers

Indonesia draws on Philippine experience to strengthen protection systems for migrant fishers.

Azerbaijan explores ratification of Maritime Labour Convention

ILO supports Azerbaijan in advancing discussions on possible ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

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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.

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Cuba joins efforts to promote decent work at sea

Cuba is the 113th Member State of the ILO to have ratified the Maritime Labour Convention

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The Government of the Bahamas renews its commitment to the promotion of occupational safety and health as well as maternity protection

Indonesia ratifies the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)

Indonesia becomes the 27th ILO Member State to ratify Convention No. 188

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Germany ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155)

Germany has now ratified all eleven fundamental ILO instruments.

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Mexico ratifies the Safety and Health in Mines Convention

Mexico reaffirms its strong commitment to occupational safety and health for mining workers by becoming the 36th country to ratify Convention No. 176.

Mozambique ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)

Mozambique has now ratified all fundamental standards.

Italy ratifies the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention

The Government of Italy deposited the instrument of ratification for the Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention, becoming the 65th ILO Member State to ratify the Protocol.

Strengthening social dialogue and collective bargaining in Lesotho’s health sector

Strengthening negotiation skills and social dialogue capacity, the workshop marked an important step towards institutionalising collective bargaining and fostering more collaborative and effective labour relations in Lesotho’s health sector.

Podcast

The implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention in times of crisis

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is considered a model of strong and effective cooperation between seafarers and the global shipping industry, and its implementation is all the more crucial...

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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.

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Azerbaijan ratifies all fundamental Conventions

Azerbaijan is the 75th country to ratify the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187).

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Iceland ratifies Conventions Nos 188 and 191

Ratification marks an important step for the protection of fishers and for the recognition of a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.

Podcast

Social dialogue at 50: Lessons for the future

In 1976, Convention No. 144 established a simple but powerful principle: governments, employers and workers should shape labour policy together. To mark the Convention's 50th anniversary, representatives of governments, employers and workers,...

FAQ - 6th edition

Frequently Asked Questions about the Maritime Labour Convention, (MLC, 2006)

The “Frequently Asked questions” (FAQ), offers practical guidance on the application and implementation of the MLC, 2006, addressing questions raised by governments, shipowners, seafarers and other stakeholders.