News on International Labour Standards

ILO Seminar sheds light on reporting duties for Türkiye's ratified labour Conventions

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for Türkiye conducted a pivotal training session on "Reporting Obligations on Ratified ILO Conventions," aiming to bolster compliance and accountability among public institutions and labour...

ILO Director-General briefs Chilean constituents on work to advance social justice

During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Legal analysis of Armenia’s regulatory framework and practices against ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (C190)

A presentation and validation session was held in Yerevan on April 29 to discuss findings of the research report, "Legal Analysis of the Regulatory Framework in Armenia against the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (No. 190)."

Uzbekistan: trade union representatives and activists pledged to monitor implementation of ILO Conventions Nos. 87 and 98

At the final session of the workshop organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), trade union representatives and activists with the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan (FTUU) pledged to monitor implementation of ILO Conventions...

Role of trade unions in combating violence and harassment at workplace: a seminar in Uzbekistan

On 16-17 April 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO) jointly with the Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Uzbekistan conducted a seminar “Addressing violence and harassment in the world of work: Increasing the attractiveness...

Workshops in Uzbekistan for cotton growing communities, constituents, farmers’ council and concerned civil society organizations on...

Discussion provides valuable insights for improving labour rights compliance in Armenia

On April 11, the capital of Armenia hosted a presentation of the research entitled “Assessing the effectiveness of the existing tools and exploring possibilities of potential tools for achieving higher level compliance with the ILS and labour...

Occupational Safety and Health

Bulgaria renews its commitment to the promotion of occupational safety and health

Bulgaria ratifies the two fundamental Conventions Nos. 155 and 187.

Maritime Labour Convention

Global register on seafarer deaths

The UAE introduces voluntary pensions to replace end-of-service indemnities, joining an increasing trend of reforms across the GCC countries

The new scheme has been announced with the intention to increase attractiveness and flexibility of labour markets while consolidating the protection and wellbeing of workers.

Women workers call to implement ILO Convention 190

The ILO Rural Sectors Project started the celebration of Women’s Month through a forum focused on the prevention of gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work, anchoring on the Philippine Government’s ratification of the Violence and...

Ratification of ILO Convention

Towards the ratification of ILO Convention No. 102 on Social Security in Timor-Leste

A series of ILO's capacity-building activities were conducted to enhance the capacities of tripartite constituents in Timor-Leste concerning international social security standards.

Protection of essential workers in the WHO draft instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

Armenian labour inspectors advance their expertise at a capacity-building workshop

A capacity-building event was held in Yerevan on March 15, 2024 within the framework of "Promoting Implementation of Labour Rights in Armenia Together" (PILRAT) project, implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Armenia.

Opening address at the Capacity building review workshop of regional strategic compliance plans

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director of the ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Capacity building review workshop of regional strategic compliance plans, 12 March 2024, Manila, Philippines

Project country factsheet

RISE for Impact: Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain – A New Phase, A New Vision (PAKISTAN)

Funded by INDITEX, the project aims to scale up the community model developed under the first phase of the project, in order to foster a partnership approach among the actors for enhanced respect for FPRW in cotton growing communities and a...

Maritime sector

ILO and IMO recommend new steps against shipboard violence, harassment, and sexual assault

The organizations’ recommendations include amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, a new IMO mandatory training for seafarers, and a joint IMO/ILO international awareness campaign.

Decent Work Country Programme in Iraq: Recovery and Reform- Q&A Blog

Promotion of social dialogue

Indonesian palm oil sector improves labour-management cooperation through social dialogue

The ILO facilitates workers and employers of the Indonesian palm oil sector to promote social dialogue for improved productivity and workplace cooperation.

Decent Work Country Programme in Iraq: Recovery and Reform- Q&A Blog