News on International Labour Standards

Maternity Protection

San Marino ratifies the Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183)

Lessons learned from the ILO’s Refugee Response Programme in Turkey - Supporting livelihood opportunities for refugees and host communities

This report examines lessons learned in the ILO Turkey’s Refugee Response Programme, which supports mainly Syrian refugees, but also includes non-Syrian refugees, and host communities.

The ILO in the Philippines

The ILO in the Philippines: Leaflet

This Country Leaflet gives an overview of ILO activities in the Philippines. It summarizes the ILO’s history in the country, and outlines the work undertaken in cooperation with the government, employers and workers organizations, and development...

Labour Inspection and Forced Labour

Canada renews commitment toward International Labour Standards

Canada has ratified the Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81) and the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, 1930

International labour standards

ILO welcomes Viet Nam's vote to ratify ILO fundamental convention on collective bargaining

All of the deputies present at the National Assembly session on 14 June voted yes to the ratification of ILO Convention 98 on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining.

Maternity Protection

Mauritius ratifies the Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183)

Day 4: 108th International Labour Conference - Thematic Forum

Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining are key foundations for decent work

Speakers from the world of work and from international organizations explored how two key fundamental Conventions advance decent work across the globe. The forum was held as part of the ILO’s annual conference, which this year marks the...

International Labour Standards

Madagascar takes a leading role in the “One for All” Centenary ratification campaign by ratifying six ILO Conventions

Occupational Safety and Health

Singapore ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155)

Singapore becomes the 68th ILO Member State to have ratified this key occupational safety and health instrument.

Child labour

Tuvalu ratifies Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention

Tuvalu is the 186th Member State to have ratified Convention No. 182.

Child Labour

Observing the World Day against Child Labour in Suva, Fiji

The ILO’s Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, 1999 (No. 182) has achieved almost universal ratification by the ILO’s 187 member States, and the ratification rate of the Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) is not far behind.

The ICA intervenes at the 108th ILC Standards-Setting Committee on Ending violence and harassment in the world of work

Dmitry Medvedev: “Future Is for Four-Day Working Week”

On June 11, Dmitry Medvedev, Chairman of the Russian Government, addressed the anniversary session of the International Labour Conference.

Georgian President Addressed the International Labour Conference in Geneva

On her visit to Switzerland on June 10-11, Salome Zurabishvili, President of Georgia, addressed the anniversary session of the International Labour Conference.

« 100 Years – 100 Lives » | SOMALIA - “Social dialogue made it possible for us to reform the old labour law”

The ILO supported Somali social partners in reaching a compromise on a new Labour Code that offers better protection to all stakeholders.

Forced labour

Suriname renews commitment to combat forced labour

Suriname has ratified the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention becoming the 33rd ILO Member State to do so.

Building effective social dialogue and labour relations practices can change the business world in Georgia

More than eighty trade union leaders, members and activists across different regions in Georgia have improved their knowledge and benefited from organizing a series of capacity building workshops on social dialogue and labour relations.

Child labour

Eritrea ratifies Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention

Eritrea is the 185th Member State to have ratified Convention No. 182.

Our impact, Their voices

Closing the retirement gender gap in Viet Nam

Women in Viet Nam spend fewer years working, have lower pensions, yet live longer. To counter the problems brought by this retirement gender gap, the ILO is helping Viet Nam bring its labour laws closer to international labour standards.

BWI programme continue to support the implementation of labour compliance in garment industry

The ILO through its Better Work Indonesia (BWI) programme continue to improve working conditions and competitiveness in the global garment industry by strengthening its collaboration with the social partners.