News on International Labour Standards

ILO Myanmar Commission of Inquiry finds far-reaching violations of freedom of association and forced labour Conventions

The Commission of Inquiry urges the Myanmar military authorities to immediately cease all forms of violence, torture and other inhumane treatment against trade unionists, and to end all forms of forced or compulsory labour.

Indonesian electronics industry moves towards responsible and sustainable business conduct

Through a joint training programme, the ILO supports Indonesian businesses, particularly the electronics industry, to interconnect business, decent work and human rights.

Timor-Leste and Indonesia collaborate to improve Timorese labour inspectors on violence and harassment at work

The ILO training, with support from the Indonesian labour inspectors, strengthens the capacity of Timorese labour inspectors and mediators on the prevention and handling violence and harassment at work. The training concludes with the recommendation...

Kyrgyz union leaders call to guarantee freedom of association and free the world of work from violence and harassment

Trade union leaders of Kyrgyzstan have discussed ways to promote freedom of association and address violence and harassment through independent and democratic trade union policies and workplace practices during tripartite technical consultations in...

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New report evaluates Pakistan’s compliance with GSP+ labour standards obligations

The report charts progress, identifies gaps in compliance indicators and provides practical recommendations for improvement.

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Papua New Guinea ratifies ILO Conventions on labour inspection, tripartite consultation and violence and harassment in the workplace

Papua New Guinea has now ratified 26 Conventions including eight fundamental conventions.

Occupational safety and health & environment

Employers’ Federation of Pakistan with support from ILO organizes the 17th Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Awards

ILO and other social partners reaffirm their commitment to promoting safe and productive workplaces ensuring the safety of workers and enterprise sustainability.

ILO and METI co-host dialogue event on RBC in Jakarta, Indonesia

The International Labour Office (ILO) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan jointly organised a dialogue event in Jakarta, Indonesia, to advance responsible business conduct (RBC) throughout Asia.

ILO and MoLSS initiate a new EU project to strengthen labour inspection and guidance services

The objective of the project is to improve workplace compliance with International Labour Standards and contribute to the creation of a more decent work environment.

Human Rights 75

Social Protection, Sustainable Development, and Right to Development

Statement by ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, at the Human Rights 75 - September Thematic Spotlight Discussion co organized by the ILO and the UN Human Rights Office.

ILO launches campaign to mark Pay Equity Day in Jordan

The social media campaign serves as an extension of the national effort carried out by the Decent Work for Women Programme in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Jordanian Committee for Pay Equity.

ILO and UNDP join forces to promote Responsible Business and Decent Work for Indonesian companies

The joint training programme of the ILO and the UNDP, with support from the Government of Japan, focuses on strengthening the implementation of responsible business practices of Indonesian and Japanese companies operating in Indonesia.

Judges and legal practitioners in Armenia learn how to apply international labour law within domestic legal systems

September 19, 2023, Yerevan։ On September 15th, the UN House Armenia hosted a launching ceremony of the "International Labour Law" and "Domestic Labour Law" curriculum, developed for judges and legal practitioners by the Academy of Justice of the...

“Mams Kema” programme empowers women in fisheries sector advocating gender equality and safe working environment

An ILO programme has encouraged local women at a fishing village in North Sulawesi to promote gender equality, decent work and women’s empowerment.

Timor-Leste strengthens its reporting mechanism on ratified ILO Conventions

The ILO organized a workshop to strengthen the capacity of the Secretary of State for Vocational Training and Employment (SEFOPE) in fulfilling the reporting procedures and mechanisms for the six fundamental conventions ratified by Timor-Leste.

Forced Labour Convention

Pakistan moving closer to ratifying Protocol 29 to ILO’s Forced Labour Convention

Consultations agree on the important benefits that ratification of the ILO instrument would bring to the lives of Pakistani workers.

ILO teams up with University of Diponegoro in a bid to combat forced labour in the fishing industry

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme has embarked on a joint venture with the University of Diponegoro to bolster the battle against forced labour in the fishing sector.

ILO and METI to co-host event promoting Business and Human Rights in Jakarta, Indonesia

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan are jointly hosting a dialogue event in Jakarta, Indonesia, to boost human rights initiatives in Asian countries.

International Labour Organization and United States Department of Labor delegation meet key stakeholders to discuss labour standards in...

All Hands in Kenya together with a visiting United States Department of Labour Delegation held a tripartite meetings where social partners pledged support towards acceptable conditions of work in the tea and apparel sectors.

Ship to Shore Rights

ILO Indonesia strengthens its tripartite coordination to ensure decent work in fishing and seafood processing sectors

The meeting bolsters collaboration between the government, employers’ and workers' organizations and civil society organizations to ensure decent work for Indonesian migrant fishers and seafood processing workers in Indonesia.