News on International Labour Standards

For Journalists: An introduction to the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Myanmar) programme

This document contains a brief summary of key elements of the RSCA programme

Responsible Supply Chains in Asia

For Journalists: An introduction to the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (China) Programme

This document is briefing summary of the key elements of the RSCA programme

New Statement of the Officers of the STC on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - 1 October 2020

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

For Journalists: An introduction to the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Philippines) programme

This document contains a brief summary of the key features of the RSCA programme

COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

COVID-19 leads to massive labour income losses worldwide

A new ILO analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 reveals a “massive” drop in labour income and a fiscal stimulus gap that threatens to increase inequality between richer and poorer countries.

The African Union Ten Year Action Plan on Child Labour plan moves toward implementation

The African Union (AU) is initiating discussions with stakeholders on the implementation of African Union’s Ten Year Action Plan to Eradicate Child Labour, Forced Labour, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery (2020-2030) adopted during the AU Summit...

The African Union Ten Year Action Plan on Child Labour plan moves toward implementation

The African Union (AU) is initiating discussions with stakeholders on the implementation of African Union’s Ten Year Action Plan to Eradicate Child Labour, Forced Labour, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery (2020-2030) adopted during the AU Summit...

For journalists: An introduction to the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Japan) programme.

Key facts and resources

COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

Stranded seafarers: A “humanitarian crisis”

ILO and other UN bodies want member States to take urgent action to help hundreds of thousands of seafarers left stranded by COVID-19 restrictions.

Baluchistan cabinet approves ban on bonded labour

For Journalists: an introduction to the Responsible Supply Chains in Aisa (Thailand) programme

This document contains a brief summary of the key elements of the RSCA programme

Changes in the labour market in Qatar

Dismantling the kafala system and introducing a minimum wage mark new era for Qatar labour market

Greater freedom to change jobs, combined with a non-discriminatory minimum wage, will benefit employers and workers alike.

CSR and Labour Standards training returns to China

Seminars on responsible business conduct held by the ILO and MOHRSS aims to improve understanding of key international standards and ILO guidelines.

Policy brief

Policy brief on common myths and facts about domestic work (in Nepali)

The policy brief includes related facts and recommended laws, policies and practices drawing on the experience of the Programme.

Policy brief

Social dialogue on occupational safety and health in the Covid-19 context. Ensuring a safe return to work - Practical examples -

Against the background of the Covid-19 pandemic, most countries have re-opened their economy and workers have been requested to return to their workplace. The present Brief highlights the need for social dialogue in order to ensure a safe return to...

Policy brief

Policy brief on practices and regulations of recruitment to domestic work (in Nepali)

The policy brief highlights common recruitment practices and regulations observed along recruitment pathways to domestic work in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Jordan and Lebanon.

Policy brief

Policy brief on anti-trafficking laws, policies and practices (in Nepali)

The brief includes related facts and recommended laws, policies and practices drawing on the experience of the Programme.

Convention 190

New Argentine film pushes the debate on gender violence

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and UN Women are sponsoring the world premiere of "The crimes that bind", the new film by Argentine director Sebastian Schindel that explores two key issues of the United Nations agenda.

ILO And NECA Collaborate To Eliminate Child Labour In Nigeria

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) have agreed to collaborate to accelerate progress on the elimination of Child Labour in the Cocoa and Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM)...

Saved from the Shackles of Child Labour

Iveta started working at the age of 15 as a domestic worker, with a salary that could not support herself and her family. The ILO enabled her to get out of child labour and learn some tailoring skills. Today, she is building a modern house for...