News on International Labour Standards

Public Sector Unions learn about the strategic use of the ILO Supervisory Mechanisms

The participants agreed that the workshop provided a lot of practical information and tools as well as food for thought. It also gave an opportunity to share national experiences.

3rd International Conference on Occupational Radiation Protection

Exposure to ionizing occupational radiation affects over 24 million workers globally

Over 500 experts from all over the world are to exchange information and experiences on strengthening the protection of workers from radiation.

Commission of Inquiry for Myanmar holds its first session

The high-level investigation will address the matters raised by the ILO Governing Body regarding the situation of freedom of association and forced labour in the country.

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ILO supports initiatives of Indonesian Manpower Minister to prevent violence and harassment at work

As part of the ILO commitment to create a world of work that is free from violence and harassment as mandated by the ILO’s Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment, the ILO supports the establishment of the Equality Task Force and Prevention on...

Uzbekistan

ILO addresses business conference on GSP+ and the opportunities in the Uzbek textile sector

At a business conference for textile companies from Uzbekistan, the ILO welcomed the progress achieved by the tripartite constituents and reflected on the continued work of the ILO and the Uzbek constituents.

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The ILO’s public campaign encourages workers to speak up against harassment and violence at work

The ILO and the Never Okay Project are conducting a series of campaigns to raise awareness and encourage a social movement against harassment and violence at work.

Egypt combats Child Labour by promoting and disseminating knowledge about children’s rights through SCREAM

ILO and IPDN prepare the next generation of government officials with better labour awareness

The ILO and the Institute of Home Affairs Governance (IPDN) begins its joint collaboration with the training programme on various, key employment issues in the country for selected high-ranked officials and lecturers.

Sensitization and Training Workshop on the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188) for fisheries stakeholders in Namibia

Advancing decent work in the fisheries sector in Namibia through understanding the roles and responsibilities of competent authorities and relevant stakeholders of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. C188).

Forced labour Conventions

China ratifies the two ILO Fundamental Conventions on forced labour

In a ceremony at the ILO, China presented the ratification documents for two additional ILO Fundamental Conventions, covering forced labour; the Conventions will enter into force one year after the signing.

Mulu Tesfa Domestic Workers Association organized sensitization training on Convention 189 for domestic workers in Ethiopia collaborating...

FAIRWAY in Ethiopia is partnering with Mulu Tesfa Domestic Workers Association, the sole affiliate of IDWF in Ethiopia, with the aim of strengthening associations' capacity to organize and protect rights of domestic workers including returnee...

Latin America and the Caribbean constituents envision workplaces free from violence and harassment

Participants explored how they could progress in ensuring that workplaces are free from violence and harassment.

Statement of the Officers of the Special Tripartite Committee on ensuring a safe working environment on board vessels where seafarers can...

Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended

Training on Basic Safety and Familiarization for Labour Inspectors

Advancing decent work in the fisheries sector in Namibia through quality training following international labour standards.

Opening address at the Monitoring, evaluation and learning workshop for workers’ organizations

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director of the ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Monitoring, evaluation and learning workshop for workers’ organizations, 2 August 2022, Manila, Philippines

Enhancing social dialogues for decent working conditions in Indonesia’s fishing industry

Work in fishing is a hazardous occupation. Labour rights challenges in the fisheries sector such as weak labour inspection, poor occupational safety and health (OSH) and other problems related to working conditions can be improved through social...

Workshop on Advancing Tripartite Social Dialogue in Uzbekistan

On 27 July 2022, taking stock on the recent success of Uzbekistan in eliminating the systematic resource to child and forced labour in cotton harvesting, the ILO Bridge Project organized in Tashkent a one-day workshop on social dialogue mechanisms.

The Strategy for Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Uzbekistan approved

The President of Uzbekistan signed a Decree dated July 25, 2022 “On approval of the Strategy for social protection of the population of the Republic of Uzbekistan”.

Forced Labour

Japan reinforces its commitment to fight against forced labour

Japan becomes the 177th Member State to ratify Convention No. 105

VII Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean concludes

Over 2,000 governments’, employers’ and workers’ representatives from 54 countries gathered in Bogotá (Colombia) from 13-15 July to discuss Business and Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean.