News on International Labour Standards

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.