News on International Labour Standards

Seafarers’ identity documents

Seafarers' identity documents: facilitating access to shore leave, transfer and transit for seafarers while enhancing security in ports and...

ILO participates in the Framework Conference of the Ibero-American Network for the Promotion of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)

This network, driven by Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Spain and Portugal, aims to consolidate a regional group that promotes the SSE.

Platform economy

New report on platform economy marks first step towards considering a new international labour standard

A new ILO study marks a step forward towards creating a new international labour standard to support decent work in the platform economy.

Iraq takes major step forward towards ratifying ILO Convention 190

Global Coalition for Social Justice

Philippines joins Global Coalition for Social Justice alongside 100 partners

In an effort to spur multilateral cooperation and accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Decent Work Agenda, the Philippines joins the first 100 partners of the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Global Coalition for Social Justice

Global Coalition for Social Justice attracts first 100 partners

Governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, international organizations, academic institutions and INGOs join Coalition to grow multilateral cooperation, and accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Decent Work...

ACCEL Malawi

Combating child labour in Malawi: A collaborative field visit to Thyolo's tea estates

The primary objectives of this visit were to reinforce adherence to labour standards, bolster ongoing support from the private sector, and improve collaboration among stakeholders in promoting social justice and decent work conditions, which...

International labour standards

Malaysian rubber industry's progress in addressing forced labour paves the way for broader ESG Initiatives, says ILO

International Labour Organization (ILO) urges the Malaysian rubber industry to implement international labour standards to build a more competitive and inclusive future and respond effectively to the challenges posed by environmental, social, and...

Factsheet

Forced labour

Gender-sensitive labour inspectors promote a workplace free from violence and harassment

ILO training helps Indonesian labour inspectors to be more gender sensitive and to implement the new labour inspection guideline to prevent and handle discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace.

Decent work

A milestone towards social justice: Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Nepal has been launched

Reflecting the shared ambition of ILO, government, workers and employers of Nepal, the Programme aims to improve access to decent work and better opportunities for more people in Nepal.

The ILO contributes to the Roots of Resilience Conference that took place in Kerala

IT For Change and the Platform Cooperativism Consortium (PCC) held the 'Roots of Resilience - Building Platform Cooperatives for Sustainable and Feminist Local Economies' conference from 30 November to 2 December 2023 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala....

#RatifyC88 #RatifyC181

Factsheet: Ratification of ILO Employment Services Conventions

This document contains information on ILO Conventions C88 and C181, as well as frequently asked questions (FAQs).

International Labour Standards

New safety standard on chemicals expected to improve workers’ health and support conflict recovery

Ratifying Convention No. 170 will not just improve the safety of workers, but may also boost Ukraine’s trade competitiveness and help with rebuilding damage caused by the Russian aggression.

ILO integrates international labour standards in national judicial decisions

ILO and Egyptian Government join forces to support legal aid offices.

Labour law

Fiji takes critical step to reform the country’s Labour Laws in line with ILO standards

Fiji Parliament passes Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill 2023 to redefine essential services and increase time given to employees to file grievances.

International Migrants Day

Winners of 2023 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration announced

The winning entries are examples of balanced and ethical reporting on migrant workers and labour migration that also help to address stereotypes and misconceptions.

ILO convenes stakeholders to validate study on decent work and responsible business practices in electronics sector

The ILO is scaling up its support for decent work and industry upgrading in one of Indonesia’s leading manufacturing and export sectors.

EU and ILO to strengthen constituents’ capacity on labour dimension of human rights due diligence

A new EU-funded action will enable the ILO to inform and train its constituents globally on effective and inclusive human rights due diligence and responsible business conduct, thereby advancing decent work.

Indonesian businesses move towards responsible business conduct

The ILO continues to support Indonesian government and businesses to strengthen the implementation of responsible business practices and conduct.