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ILO builds the capacity of Syria’s Labour inspectorate

The ILO and partners have contributed to building the capacity of Syria’s Labour inspectorate through workshops with health and safety inspectors.

COVID-19

ILO and Syria work to instil measures to prevent spread of COVID-19 in the workplace

The ILO and partners spread knowledge of sanitation and safety best practices through workshops with employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Challenges and prospects of the remuneration system discussed in Kazakhstan

On July 23, Kazakhstan hosted an international round table entitled “The system of remuneration of labour in the Republic of Kazakhstan: challenges and prospects for improvement” It was organized by the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic...

ILO and Finland sign cooperation agreement on Trade for Decent Work

On Monday 19 July, the International Labour Organization has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland to further support the application of the ILO Fundamental Conventions in EU trading partner countries through...

Call for 'C190 Champion' videos

Become a C190 Champion and take action to free the world of work from violence and harassment!

Make your voice heard by recording and sharing a short video to help ensure dignity and decent work for all.

#RatifyC190

Indonesia reviews the ratification of the ILO’s Convention on workplace violence and harassment

As the ILO Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment is coming into force, the UN Indonesia, ILO and their partners examines challenges and opportunities of the ratification this Convention.

Key findings of the report on social protection in case of job loss discussed in Tashkent

On July 14, the ILO conducted a webinar to discuss findings of the updated report on social protection in case of unemployment. The webinar was a part of a series delivered within the UN Joint Programme on Social Protection in Uzbekistan aimed to...

Rural cotton-picking women workers’ sensitised on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Six community level awareness-raising seminars on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW) were organized by the Sindh Agricultural & Forestry Workers Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO) in Sanghar, Sindh Province with the support of ILO's...

Domestic Workers

Norway ratifies the Domestic Workers Convention

Norway becomes the 33rd ILO member State to ratify this Convention

ILO: At least 23 million people have transitioned to teleworking in Latin America and the Caribbean

During the pandemic, teleworking enabled the continuity of businesses and jobs. It was an unexpected leap into the future of work that has opened a scenario of opportunities and challenges for the region, the ILO said today.

Message at the pretest of the child labour manual in the Bangsamoro region

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the pretest of the child labour manual in the Bangsamoro region, 5 July 2021, Cotabato, Philippines

Join the ILO’s global campaign for ratification of Violence and Harassment Convention

Public urged to take part in the campaign to raise awareness of violence and harassment in the workplace and to encourage their governments to ratify ILO Convention No. 190.

Building Forward Better in the Fishery Industry

The International Labour Organization (ILO) with support from the European Commission (EC) has launched the Sustainable Supply Chains to Build Forward Better (SSCBFB) project that will focus on promoting decent work and opportunities in the...

Violence and Harassment

Mauritius ratifies the Violence and Harassment Convention

Mauritius became the seventh country in the world, and the third African country, to ratify the ILO’s Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).

The time has come to ratify C190

Adopted two years ago at the International Labour Conference, ILO Convention 190, is the first international treaty to address violence and harassment in the world of work. Last week, on 25 June 2021, it entered into force, marking a historic...

ILO Governing Body elects new Chair and Vice-Chairs

At its 342nd session, the ILO’s Governing Body elected a new Chair and Vice-Chairs, and discussed a number of items arising from the June session of the International Labour Conference.

Russia’s Prospects To Ratify Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) Discussed at Roundtable

A roundtable organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Confederation of Labour of Russia, Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia and the Center for Social and Labour Rights to discuss Russia’s prospects to ratify and...

Indigenous and Tribal Peoples

Germany ratifies ILO Convention, 1989 (No. 169) as a strong expression of solidarity for the protection of indigenous and tribal peoples’...

#RatifyC190

Join the ILO’s global campaign for ratification of Violence and Harassment Convention

Public urged to take part in the campaign to raise awareness of violence and harassment in the workplace and to encourage their governments to ratify ILO Convention No. 190.

Join the ILO’s global campaign for ratification of Violence and Harassment Convention

Public urged to take part in the campaign to raise awareness of violence and harassment in the workplace and to encourage their governments to ratify ILO Convention No. 190.