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OSH training programme

ILO joins forces with PT Nestlé Indonesia to improve OSH for coffee farmers in Indonesia

Through occupational safety and health (OSH) training programmes, the ILO and PT Nestlé Indonesia foster a strong OSH culture among agricultural workers, with a particular focus on coffee farmers.

Barbados supports the welfare of seafarers by ratifying the Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention

Barbados becomes the 40th ILO member State to ratify Convention No. 185.

International Labour Standards

ILO releases 2025 report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations

The report outlines the extent to which ILO Member States have fulfilled their obligations in relation to international labour standards, including those they have voluntarily ratified.

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

Zambia is the 46th Member State to ratify this convention.

Stakeholders hold advocacy meeting to push for enactment of the labour standards bill in Ondo state

The International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted a meeting in Akure, Ondo State, where Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), labour unions, influencers, and government officials advocated for the passage of the Labour Standards Bill. The Bill aims...

ILO and Ministry of Manpower strengthen their collaboration in realizing social justice and decent work for all

The ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste and the Indonesian Minister of Manpower under the new Cabinet conducts a courtesy meeting to continue strengthening the collaboration between ILO and the Ministry of Manpower.

ILO and International Seabed Authority sign landmark agreement to protect human life and promote decent work

The agreement between the two agencies highlights a shared commitment to workers’ rights, as interest in seabed activities and resources continues to grow.

Suriname becomes the 67th country to ratify Convention No. 102

Suriname has become the 67th Member State to have ratified ILO’s landmark Convention No. 102, which sets the minimum standards and core principles for social security.

Eswatini advances labour rights with key workshop on Freedom of Association

Fact sheet

Supporting a Talent Partnership with Bangladesh

This publication provides comprehensive information about the Talent Partnership project, which is implemented by ILO Bangladesh and funded by the European Union.

International Labour Standards

Colombia ratifies Convention No. 156 on Workers with Family Responsibilities, 1981

Colombia becomes the 47th member State to ratify Convention No. 156.

Labour provisions in trade agreements promote decent work

Labour provisions are an increasing feature of trade agreements, as underscored by the ILO during the Trade and Sustainable Development Forum hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). At the Forum, the ILO discussed the impact of...

ILO launches new project to promote occupational safety and health in Kazakhstan's mining sector

The ILO has launched a new project to promote occupational safety and health in Kazakhstan's mining sector, one of the country's most hazardous industries. Through enhanced social dialogue and strengthened labour standards, the initiative aims to...

ILO hosts first South Asian knowledge sharing event on labour law reforms and compliance with ILS

Legal officers from government agencies and labour departments in Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and ILO officials met in Sri Lanka to exchange on progress made in developing national labour legislation to ensure...

Philippines ratifies ILO Convention on Labour Inspection

Philippines becomes the 151st member State to ratify Convention No. 81, a key ILO instrument on labour inspection.

International Labour Standards

Australia ratifies all fundamental Conventions and Convention No. 191 enters into force

Australia has ratified ILO Convention No. 187, completing ratification of all 10 fundamental ILO conventions. Australia is the 2nd Member State to ratify Convention No. 191, meaning it will now enter into force.

Child Labour

31 governments, business and trade union organizations issue joint statement to eradicate child labour in Latin America and the Caribbean

Ten commitments mark a decade of joint efforts towards a future without child labour in the region.

International labour standards

Netherlands ratifies ILO occupational safety and health convention

The Netherlands has ratified ILO Convention No. 187, reaffirming its commitment to international labour standards and completing ratification of all 10 fundamental ILO conventions.

Social Protection

INSS Angola strengthens capacities in Financial Management of Social Protection

The main objective of the training was to strengthen the technical and operational skills of the INSS, at a time when Angola is deepening its efforts to consolidate social protection as a pillar of cohesion and social justice.

Austria ratifies Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

Austria is the 45th Member State to ratify this convention.