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Towards ratification of ILO Conventions in Georgia

Recognizing the dangers of asbestos

The ILO in collaboration with the Indonesia Ban Asbestos Network (INA-BAN) raised the public awareness about the danger of asbestos.

Handbook of procedures relating to international labour Conventions and Recommendations (Centenary Edition 2019)

This Handbook describes the procedures operating within the International Labour Organization in relation to the adoption and implementation of Conventions and Recommendations.

Responsible Supply Chains in Asia: Project Fact Sheet

The Responsible Supply Chains in Asia programme is funded by the European Union (EU), and jointly implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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Lawmakers agree Viet Nam should join ILO convention on collective bargaining

The dossier for the ratification of Convention 98 has been submitted by the State President to the National Assembly for its upcoming sitting this May.

MLC, 2006

Ship inspections for seafarers’ protection: The Maritime Labour Convention at work

Ship inspections are critical for ensuring compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention, and as such, decent living and working conditions for seafarers. Rear Admiral Luigi Giardino of the Italian Coast Guard explains how such inspections are...

Opening speech by ILO Viet Nam Director at consultation workshop on ratification of ILO Convention 98

ILO Viet Nam Director, Chang-Hee Lee, delivers the opening remarks at the consultation workshop entitled “Proposal for Submission of Ratification of ILO Convention 98” on 3 May 2019 in Ha Long City.

Infographic. RSCA Programme highlights

A visual representation of the work of the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia Programme

Brochure: Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Japan)

The project promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

Brochure: Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Regional)

The programme promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

Brochure: Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Thailand)

The programme promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

Brochure: Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (China)

The project promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

Brochure: Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Philippines)

The project promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

Brochure: Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Myanmar)

The programme promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Japan) project brochure

The project promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Thailand) project factsheet

The project promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Philippines): Fact sheet

The project promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

Maritime Labour Convention

The United Republic of Tanzania ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

The United Republic of Tanzania is the 93rd ILO member State to have ratified this Convention.

ILO Centenary

Round Table at the Russian State Library

On April 18, 2019 the Center for International Documents of the Department of Official and Regulatory Publications at the Russian State Library and the ILO Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia held a round table entitled “The International...

Domestic Workers

Sweden ratifies the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189)

Sweden becomes the 28th ILO Member State to have ratified this Convention.