News on International Labour Standards

Maternity protection

A Century of maternity protection - An unfinished transformation

One of the ILO’s very first Conventions covered maternity protection, but while there is plenty of evidence that maternity protection is good for individuals, societies and economies, there is still a long way to go to ensure that this universal...

GB roundup

ILO Governing Body concludes 337th session

The ILO Governing Body ended its 337th session on 7 November 2019. ILO News discussed the highlights of the session with Juan Llobera, Clerk of the Governing Body.

Ridwan Kamil, Governor of West Java

West Java Province plan to strengthen the business competitiveness of the garment industry

Ridwan Kamil, Governor of West Java, participated in the interactive session of the ILO’s BWI annual Business Forum in Jakarta. He shared his vision and programme to continue strengthening the business competitiveness of the West Java Province.

Gender equality campaign

Promoting gender equality through an innovative video blog campaign

The ILO’s Better Work Indonesia (BWI) programme has launched an innovative campaign on gender equality in garment industry. Making the best use of technology, BWI’s campaign ran a video blog (vlog) competition.

Part-Time Work

Sudan ratifies the Part-Time Work Convention, 1994 (No. 175)

Sudan is the 18th member State to have ratified this Convention

Policies, initiatives and tools to promote women’s economic empowerment in the world of work in Japan

This mapping document covers legislation, policies and initiatives on women’s economic empowerment undertaken by or of relevance to governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations of Japan, in the areas of the gender pay gap, work-life balance...

Policies, initiatives and tools to promote women’s economic empowerment in the world of work in the United States

This mapping document covers legislation, policies and initiatives on women’s economic empowerment undertaken by or of relevance to governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations of the United States, in the areas of the gender pay gap; women in...

Policies, initiatives and tools to promote women’s economic empowerment in the world of work in Canada

This mapping document covers legislation, policies and initiatives on women’s economic empowerment undertaken by or of relevance to governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations of Canada, in the areas of the gender pay gap; women in business,...

Responsible Business: Key messages from International Instruments

Three instruments have become the key reference points for responsible business: The ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (ILO MNE Declaration), the OECD Guidelines for Multinational...

Raising the awareness on new labour standard to combat violence and harassment in Indonesia

Following up the adoption of a new Convention and Recommendation to combat violence and harassment at the workplace, the ILO conducted an awareness raising event to its constituents in Indonesia.

ILO-UN Indonesia media visit

Experiencing working lives in Indonesia’s garment sector

The ILO in collaboration with UN Indonesia conducted a media visit to one of the ILO’s Better Work Indonesia’s garment factories in Semarang. The media visit provided insights and real experiences to Indonesian journalists about working lives in the...

Factsheet

Trade for Decent Work Project - Factsheet

The project aims at improving the application of the ILO fundamental Conventions in EU trading partner countries through improved labour relations and working conditions.

Ensuring Decent Working Conditions to Workers

A round table “The World of Work in Uzbekistan: Situation and Prospects” was held in Tashkent on the occasion of the World Day for Decent Work launched by the International Trade Union Confederation.

Commission of Inquiry

ILO Commission of Inquiry issues report on complaint against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

The Commission of Inquiry set up by the ILO Governing Body to examine a complaint against the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has adopted its report.

Southeast Asian Forum for Fishers to enhance efforts to end human trafficking and forced labour in fisheries

The SEA Forum for Fishers (the Southeast Asian Forum to End Trafficking in Persons and Forced Labour of Fishers) agreed on recommendations calling for flag States to protect fishers and migrant fishers on vessels flying their flag, particularly on...

Trade for Her: Empowering women through international trade

ILO Director-General Guy Ryder underlined the need for a human-centred approach to trade policy at the ‘Trade for Her’ conference, organized by the European Commissioner for Trade.

ILO100 in Viet Nam

ILO Centenary Declaration: change in the world of work is upon us

An interview with ILO Senior Advisor on Standards Policy, Tim De Meyer

Labour laws

Labour Code revision brings Viet Nam better in line with international labour standards

An interview with ILO Senior Advisor on Standards Policy, Tim De Meyer

Flyer

ILO Convention No. 98: Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention

Maritime Labour Convention

Senegal ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

Senegal is the 94th member State to have ratified this Convention.