Armenian labour inspectors enhance skills and expand knowledge on labour rights
Within the framework of the promotion of labour rights in Armenia, training for labour inspectors was held here on August 18, 2023.
18 August 2023
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Inspectors in charge of legal control over the labour legislation and occupational safety and health departments of the Southern regional center of the Health and Labour Inspection Body (HLIB) of the Republic of Armenia took part in the training.
The event was organized within the framework of "Promoting Implementation of Labour Rights in Armenia Together" (PILRAT) project, implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and funded by the United States Department of Labour (USDOL). This collaborative initiative aims to strengthen the implementation of labour rights in Armenia, aligning with the broader goals of the PILRAT project.
In her opening speech, Alvard Arshakyan, Head of the Workers Health Protection and Safety Control Division at HLIB, stated that "This training marks a significant step in enhancing labour rights and promoting safe working conditions in Armenia, as we equip our inspectors with the necessary skills to ensure compliance with labour laws and prioritize the health and safety of our workforce."
The main topic of the training was labour inspection and the reflection of the recent labour law amendments on the labour inspection functions, specifically in the mining sector.
“Syunik Province of Armenia is rich with mines, which is one of the targeted sectors of the Project. Equipping labour inspectors with relevant information and skills would mean better protection of the workers and achieving compliance for employers. Labour rights and OSH are crucial niche of this capacity building event”, said Nver Sargsyan, ILO PILRAT Project Coordinator.
Gender equality was another issue high on the training’s agenda. The ILO Project partnered with UN Women – a lead UN agency promoting gender equality and women empowerment. “The ILO's mandate to promote gender equality in the world of work is enshrined in its Constitution and reflected in the relevant international labour standards. Labour Inspectors need to wear their gender lenses when conducting inspections to detect gender sensitivities and discrimination and later act upon it”, Never Sargsyan added.
Olga Azatyan, UN Women's Economic Empowerment Programme representative, delivered an insightful presentation on "Opportunities for Women and Gender Equality". Her presentation highlighted the importance of an inclusive and gender-sensitive work environment to promote equal opportunities for all.
The event was organized within the framework of "Promoting Implementation of Labour Rights in Armenia Together" (PILRAT) project, implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and funded by the United States Department of Labour (USDOL). This collaborative initiative aims to strengthen the implementation of labour rights in Armenia, aligning with the broader goals of the PILRAT project.
In her opening speech, Alvard Arshakyan, Head of the Workers Health Protection and Safety Control Division at HLIB, stated that "This training marks a significant step in enhancing labour rights and promoting safe working conditions in Armenia, as we equip our inspectors with the necessary skills to ensure compliance with labour laws and prioritize the health and safety of our workforce."
The main topic of the training was labour inspection and the reflection of the recent labour law amendments on the labour inspection functions, specifically in the mining sector.
“Syunik Province of Armenia is rich with mines, which is one of the targeted sectors of the Project. Equipping labour inspectors with relevant information and skills would mean better protection of the workers and achieving compliance for employers. Labour rights and OSH are crucial niche of this capacity building event”, said Nver Sargsyan, ILO PILRAT Project Coordinator.
Gender equality was another issue high on the training’s agenda. The ILO Project partnered with UN Women – a lead UN agency promoting gender equality and women empowerment. “The ILO's mandate to promote gender equality in the world of work is enshrined in its Constitution and reflected in the relevant international labour standards. Labour Inspectors need to wear their gender lenses when conducting inspections to detect gender sensitivities and discrimination and later act upon it”, Never Sargsyan added.
Olga Azatyan, UN Women's Economic Empowerment Programme representative, delivered an insightful presentation on "Opportunities for Women and Gender Equality". Her presentation highlighted the importance of an inclusive and gender-sensitive work environment to promote equal opportunities for all.