News on International Labour Standards

Ghana ratifies the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)

Ghana becomes the 22nd country to ratify this Convention.

Qatar’s Ministry of Labour trained on international labour standards and the ILO’s supervisory mechanism

Over 20 staff members from Qatar’s Ministry of Labour were trained on international labour standards and the standard-setting process. Discussions emphasized Qatar’s role in the global standard-setting process as an ILO Member State, with a...

Aligning Tanzania’s labour laws with ILO standards

Tripartite discussion in Tanzania outlines steps to harmonise national laws with international standards, promote fair recruitment practices, and ensure safe and dignified working conditions for all workers, particularly migrants. 

Guatemala ratifies the Safe and Healthy Working Environment (Consequential Amendments) Convention, 2023 (No. 191)

Guatemala is the first of the two Member States whose ratification is required for the entry into force of Convention No. 191.

Key stakeholder meetings in Eswatini address labour standards and future strategies

Paris 2024

Groundbreaking Olympic Social Charter aims to bring decent work standards to Paris Games

This year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games will, for the first time in the history of the Olympic movement, follow a Social Charter that aims to ensure that the Paris Games have a durable social, environmental, and economic legacy.

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

This brochure explains the nine social security benefits of ILO Convention No. 102: medical care, unemployment benefit, employment injury benefit, disability benefit, maternity benefit, sickness benefit, old-age pension, survivor benefit, and family...

Maternity and Paternity benefits launched in Oman: pioneering social insurance reforms in the Gulf region

Developed with the support of the ILO, the system, which covers both nationals and non-nationals, is in line with key requirements of international labour standards.

ILO and Uzbekistan agree to develop new programme to improve labour conditions and strengthen social justice

The announcement was made during the ILO Director-General’s official visit to Uzbekistan from 7-11 July.

Guinea-Bissau ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention

Guinea Bissau is the 108th Member State of the ILO to have ratified the Convention.

New important set of amendments to the MLC, 2006 will enter into force on 23 December 2024

These amendments aim at further improving working and living conditions at sea and address some of the key challenges faced by seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Labour Conference takes first step towards ground-breaking international regulation of biological hazards

The annual meeting of the International Labour Organization’s Member States concluded with progress towards regulating biohazards, a review of work conditions in the care sector and the key role of fundamental principles and rights in a rapidly...

Chile ratifies the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176)

Chile reaffirms its profound commitment to occupational health and safety for all workers.

ILO, Kazakhstan sign roadmap to promote decent work

Thailand ratifies the Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention (No. 144)

Thailand becomes the 158th country in the world to ratify the Convention No. 144, a governance Convention.

Germany ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health in Agriculture Convention (No. 184)

Germany reaffirms its commitment to promote and protect the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment for all workers.

Brunei Darussalam ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)

Brunei Darussalam is the 67th Member State of the ILO to have ratified this fundamental Convention.

Spain ratifies key occupational safety and health standards for construction and agriculture

Spain ratifies the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167) and the Safety and Health in Agriculture Convention, 2001 (No. 184).

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

Convention No.190 includes the first international definition of violence and harassment in the world of work.

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

Convention No. 155 is one of the fundamental ILO instruments on occupational safety and health.