News on International Labour Standards

National Seminar on ‘International Day of Nurses’

On eve of ‘International Nurses Day’, ILO and WHO formed a national Network for research and advocacy for improving working conditions of healthcare workers

Better Work Feasibility Study launched in Uzbekistan

The Government of Uzbekistan collaborates with ILO’s Better Work Programme to support the policy of diversification and decent work in the garment sector.

First ratification of Convention No. 190 in the Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda ratifies Conventions Nos 190 and 183

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Companies under G20 Empower to create workplace free from violence and harassment

The ILO and its social partners conducted the capacity building programme for G20 Empower’s companies and state-owned companies to promote the creation of workplace free from violence and harassment.

110th International Labour Conference to open on May 27

Paraguay: National Employment Policy with Decent Work and Inclusive Economic Growth Presented

The activity was held in the presence of the Director of the ILO Office for the Southern Cone of Latin America, Fabio Bertranou and the Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Carla Bacigalupo.

Violence and Harassment

Albania ratifies the Violence and Harassment Convention

Albania becomes the 13th country in the world, and the 5th country in Europe, to ratify Convention No. 190.

Keeping international labour standards relevant and up to date

Many countries in the Caribbean are bound by Conventions that have been classified as “out-of-date”. These member States are strongly encouraged to consider ratification of the related up-to-date Conventions to avoid a gap in legal protection...

Social dialogue for safe workplaces

Opinion written by Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team for South Asia and Country Office for India on World Safety and Health at Work Day, published in The Hindu

Opening address at the Communication and visibility capacity development programme for workers

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Communication and visibility capacity development programme for workers, 29 April 2022, Manila, Philippines

Occupational Safety and Health

Switzerland ratifies the Chemicals Convention and the Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents Convention

Switzerland's ratification of Conventions Nos. 170 and 174 was marked by a ceremony attended by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder.

The ILO Accel Africa supports Improved apprenticeship in dual education system through transition from school to work training.

The Dual Education System (DES) is a unique 3-year governmental technical vocational education system that combines on-the-job training and off-the-job learning. After the 3 years, apprentices earn a technical education diploma, in addition to a...

Freedom of association rights

ILO Director-General calls for the release of Belarusian trade union leaders

More than a dozen Belarusian trade union leaders have been arrested and their homes and offices searched.

ILO and UI Certify SCREAM Trainers to Fight Child Labour

The ACCEL Africa Project in Nigeria is strengthening systems and providing stakeholders across spheres of the society with the skills and tools required to urgently eliminate child labour and achieve SDG Target 8.7 by 2025.

Bangladesh

European Parliament discusses implementation by Bangladesh of labour reforms

In an address to the Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament, the ILO welcomed the progress made regarding the implementation of a labour rights roadmap and national action plan, and encouraged the government of Bangladesh to...

Validation workshop on the deep dive study report into challenges and opportunities to promote decent work in Namibia’s fishing supply...

An up-to-date integrated picture of employment and labour-related trends as well as decent work challenges and opportunities in Namibia’s fishing supply chains.

International labour standards

ILO welcomes China’s move towards the ratification of two forced labour Conventions

Once these ratifications take place, the total number of ILO Conventions ratified by China will rise to 28, including six of the eight Fundamental Conventions.

Violence and Harassment

The Republic of San Marino ratifies the Violence and Harassment Convention

San Marino becomes the 12th country in the world, and the 4th country in Europe, to ratify Convention No. 190.

ILO conducts sensitization workshop on international labour standards reporting for officials in Belize

The workshop aimed to support Belize in fulfilling its annual obligation to report on ratified ILO Conventions.

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Maritime Labour Convention reaches 100th ratification

By reaching this milestone, the Maritime Labour Convention provides the shipping industry with globally recognized standards that cover more than 96 per cent of the world’s shipping.