News on International Labour Standards

Social rights as a cornerstone of democratic resilience and inclusive development

The Director of ILO-Brussels participated in an event titled: “Social rights: Building social justice and democratic stability”.

International Labour Standards

Saint Lucia ratifies all fundamental ILO Conventions

All countries in the Caribbean have now ratified Convention No. 138.

Development cooperation programme

Saudi Arabia and ILO seal new phase of joint work to advance decent work reforms

The third phase of the development cooperation programme and two institutional agreements were signed to strengthen labour governance, social protection and worker rights, and support long-term cooperation.

From safety nets to pay checks: Jordan's holistic blueprint for workforce transformation

Pioneering reforms have enhanced social protection, boosted labour market transparency and enabled thousands to secure decent, formal employment in Jordan, with the European Union (EU) funding.

ILO, UNICEF, and the European Union (EU) mark close of landmark project, leaving legacy of inclusive growth in Jordan

Research Brief

Horizontal inequalities in the labour market: A transnational review of the employment and wage outcomes of vulnerable groups

This brief reviews global evidence on employment and wage inequalities affecting vulnerable groups, using ILO microdata. It underscores the need for targeted policies to promote inclusion and equality in the labour market.

International labour standards

Thirteen leading universities in Bangladesh to integrate International Labour Standards in labour law curricula

Thirteen public and private universities across Bangladesh signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ILO to integrate International Labour Standards (ILS) in their labour law curricula.

International labour standards

National Dialogue reaffirms government’s commitment to ratify ILO Convention No. 190

The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs of Bangladesh government expressed its full support to ratify ILO Convention no. 190, the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019.

The Brazilian Experience with the Mediator Platform

Registry of Collective Labour Instruments

The "Mediador" Collective Bargaining System was created to facilitate the drafting, registration and public consultation of collective bargaining instruments in Brazil.

Rise for Impact

ILO project champions sustainable cotton cultivation through targeted farmer trainings in Uzbekistan

The ILO Rise for Impact project delivered practical workshops for farmers in Jizzakh and Syrdarya regions, promoting sustainable agriculture, stronger livelihoods and workers’ rights.

Social Protection

Angola takes a key step towards the ratification of Convention No. 102

Angola's tripartite partners came together to support the ratification of the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102) through a process supported with funding from the European Union.

Seafarers’ conditions set to improve after shipping industry adopts amendments to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Amendments will enhance the living and working conditions of seafarers.

RISE for Impact

Empowering cotton communities in Uzbekistan: ILO workshop promotes fundamental principles and rights at work

A two-day ILO workshop in Jizzakh focused on promoting the five fundamental principle and right at work among cotton-growing communities, with a strong emphasis on social dialogue, gender equality, and workplace safety.

C190

Montenegro ratifies ILO Convention No. 190 to strengthen protections against violence and harassment in the world of work

By ratifying ILO Convention No. 190 on 5 March 2025, Montenegro took a significant step towards fostering a more inclusive world of work.

Training

Launch of new course on the preparation of reports on ILO Convention No. 190

Government officials receive interregional training on Convention No. 190 and the preparation of reports on its application.

Pakistan ratifies three International Labour Standards

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Pakistan’s ratification of three key ILO instruments to strengthen workers' rights, combat forced labour, enhance seafarers' protections and improve labour data collection.

Video

ILO strengthens labour dispute resolution in Uganda

Judges and legal officers receive training on applying international labour standards, enhancing their ability to resolve disputes, including those affecting refugees and displaced workers.

Safety + Health for All

Strengthening occupational safety and health in Uzbekistan: key tripartite discussions

The ILO facilitates tripartite discussions in Uzbekistan to validate OSH priorities, identify legislative gaps, and promote improved data reporting and compliance.

High level dialogue

Bangladesh strengthens commitment to align labour law with international labour standards

Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim Government of Bangladesh, reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to align its labour law with international labour standards (ILS) in a recent high-level meeting with the International Labour...

Cyprus ratifies the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Cyprus is the 49th Member State to ratify this convention.