News on International Labour Standards

92nd International Labour Conference Opens on 1 June Delegates to Shape ILO Role for Fair Globalization, Dicsuss Freedom of Association,...

The annual Conference of the ILO gathers in Geneva to craft a new role for the tripartite labour body in shaping a fair and equitable globalization for all, focusing on Freedom of Association, Migration, and updating Labour Standards.

Leave and family responsibilities

Partnerships for childcare

ILO marks 150th ratification of convention on worst forms of child labour, Asian country latest to sign

The world’s fundamental international standard for combating the worst forms of child labour, ILO Convention No. 182 adopted in 1999, received its 150th ratification by Kyrgyzstan.

Night work

Rest periods

Working time and health

Maternity protection

Opening Remarks to the ILO/Japan Asian Pacific Regional Seminar on the Application of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and...

by Ms Lin Lean Lim, OIC Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Opening Remarks to the National Stakeholders' Meeting on Selection of Sending and Receiving Areas, Sectors for the ILO/IPEC/TICW...

by Ms Christine Evans-Klock, Director of Subregional Office for East Asia

Weekend work

Declaration Overview

An overview of the ILO declarationo on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Brochure on ILO fundamental principles and rights at work

overview of the ILO fundamental principles and rights at work

Opening Remarks to the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Asia and the Pacific, Field-Headquarters Consultation and Joint Work Planning...

by Mr Hugh Odhams, OIC Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Tripartite Consultation 'a Long-Term Economic Necessity'

The ILO in tandem with Thailand’s Ministry of Labour is holiding seminar to examine the ILO Tripartite Consultation Convention (C 144), 1976, an important instrument in consolidating a mechanism for social dialogue in ILO member States.

Seminar to Examine Potential for Tripartite Consultations

The ILO in tandem with Thailand’s Ministry of Labour is having a seminar to examine the ILO Tripartite Consultation Convention (C 144), 1976, an important instrument in consolidating a mechanism for social dialogue in ILO member States.

The Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003, (No. 185) - Brochure

Brochure on Convention No. 185

Inaugural Address to the Tripartite Regional Meeting on Employment in the Tourism Industry for Asia and the Pacific

by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Senior Technical Specialist on the Decent Work Team

Inaugural Address to the Asian Regional Workers' Seminar on Decent Work in Agriculture

by Mr Yasuyuki Nodera, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific

Address to the 10th ETUC Congress by Kari Tapiola, Executive Director, International Labour Office