News on International Labour Standards

Labour Statistics

Angola adopts new international standards for labour market statistics

With this initiative, Angola joins the other SADC Member States in developing their labour market statistics.

Social dialogue

Bangladesh calls for a national social dialogue forum for labour reforms in High-Level Tripartite Dialogue

A high-level tripartite conference aimed at leveraging social dialogue for inclusive and sustainable labour reforms in Bangladesh commenced on October 8, 2025, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

ILO introduces new indicators to strengthen labour administration

Validated globally, the tool helps governments improve effectiveness, accountability, and inclusion in line with international labour standards.

University of South Africa Labour Law Conference, ILO highlights the last 30 years

South Africa’s Labour Law journey through the lens of International Labour Standards

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The International Labour Organization and Brazil mark milestone in fight against forced labour at American Regional Meeting

Ceremonial highlight in the Dominican Republic follows Brazil’s formal ratification of the Forced Labour Protocol earlier this year.

Press release

Indonesia advances toward ratifying ILO Convention No. 188 to safeguard fishers’ labour rights by 2026

The Ministry of Manpower, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the labour rights of both domestic and migrant fishers.

Freedom of association

Philippines steps up efforts to strengthen freedom of association, labour education

The Philippines launches a new training initiative and reinforces its commitment to uphold rights at work, advance recognition of freedom of association and enhance labour education.

Industrial relations

Cambodia boosts dispute resolution capacity with ILO support

Workshop underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening industrial relations in line with international labour standards.

ILO delivered training programme on International Labour Standards for judicial officials in Colombia

In partnership with the Supreme Court of Justice and the Rodrigo Lara Bonilla Judicial School, the ILO held two training events in Bucaramanga and Medellín in August 2025 to strengthen capacities for the application of International Labour Standards...

ILO key messages for the second Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights

Press release

North Kalimantan Province in Indonesia launches a Joint Inspection Team to strengthen labour standards in the fishing sector

The newly launched Joint Inspection Team strengthens the fishing industry and offers improved protection for workers, especially those employed onboard fishing vessels.

Maritime Labour Convention

Maritime leaders unite in Manila for seafarers’ rights

The Philippines hosted a landmark international conference culminating in the Manila Declaration, a global call to uphold the dignity, safety, and rights of over two million seafarers.

Skills development

Timor-Leste takes a major step toward agroforestry advancement

The launch of the Agroforestry Sector Working Group marks a major step in uniting government institutions, development partners and stakeholders to strengthen Timor-Leste’s agroforestry sector.

International Year of Cooperatives

ILO contributes to the 2025 International Summer School on Cooperative Law

The 2025 Global Cooperative Law Summer School in Pula, Croatia reaffirms that ILO Recommendation No. 193 on the promotion of cooperatives is a cornerstone of cooperative development, providing guidance for laws that strengthen cooperatives and...

News

Thai senate advances workers’ rights through key dialogue with ILO

The Thai Senate Labour Committee visited the ILO in Bangkok to discuss ratifying ILO’s fundamental conventions on freedom of association and collective bargaining, reaffirming Thailand’s commitment to international labour standards.

Lesotho advances towards stronger Labour Migration Governance through ILO Conventions 97 and 143

A national workshop held in Maseru has advanced Lesotho’s commitment to strengthening labour migration governance and aligning national legislation with international labour standards.

International Labour Standards

Namibia ratifies the ILO Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No.156)

Namibia becomes the 48th ILO member State to ratify Convention No. 156.

International labour standards

New ILO project strengthens worker protections in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Canada-funded initiative supports safer, fairer workplaces and helps Lao People's Democratic Republic meet international labour standards.

Zambia advances labour standards compliance through ILO workshop

A three-day Normative Capacity-Building Workshop hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) at Pamodzi Hotel has marked a significant step forward in Zambia’s efforts to enhance compliance with international labour standards.

Decent work

Bangsamoro Labour Code progresses toward lasting peace, decent work

The Bangsamoro region of the Philippines is taking an important step to finalize its first-ever labour code before the plenary submission, which will address decent work challenges and support peacebuilding efforts.