Committee on violence and harassment in the world of work, 108th Session of the International Labour Conference

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Violence and harassment in the world of work

Committee on violence and harassment in the world of work, 108th Session of the International Labour Conference © ILO

Adopted in June 2019 ILO Convention No. 190 (C190) is the first international treaty to recognize the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment, including gender-based violence and harassment.

The impact of Convention 190 on reducing violence and harassment at work

With 50 ratifications in six years, Convention 190 on eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work is the fastest ratified ILO convention of the past decade. Let’s hear from the representatives of governments, employers and workers the impact this convention has had on legislations, policies and more importantly on the lives of people at work.

News and stories

Government, employers and workers join forces to advance equality and safe workplaces in the Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Government, employers and workers join forces to advance equality and safe workplaces in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Kyrgyz trade unions strengthen protection and representation of vulnerable workers by taking action against workplace violence
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C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Kyrgyz trade unions strengthen protection and representation of vulnerable workers by taking action against workplace violence

Latest publications and documents

Making the invisible visible: Understanding and combating violence and harassment at work in three West African countries

Making the invisible visible: Understanding and combating violence and harassment at work in three West African countries

National Code of Conduct on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

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National Code of Conduct on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

Perceptions and experiences of workplace violence and harassment research: Policy brief

Perceptions and experiences of workplace violence and harassment research: Policy brief

Discrimination, violence, and harassment perpetuate inequalities in the world of work. The latest video from the campaign for ratifications of ILO Convention 190 shows why collective action is needed to free the world of work from violence and harassment.