Tag: ILO

Maritime Labour Convention at 20: The ILO and the International Maritime Organization reaffirm commitment to decent work at sea

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are marking the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), a landmark treaty that has reshaped working and living conditions for seafarers worldwide and strengthened fair competition in global shipping. Adopted on 23 February 2006 by the International Maritime Labour Conference through an unprecedented tripartite consensus, the MLC, 2006 stands as a powerful example of social dialogue and multilateral cooperation in action. Governments, shipowners and seafarers came together to establish a comprehensive global…

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Marrakech Global Framework for Action urges scaled implementation to end child labour

Stuart Mitchell

A newly adopted Global Framework for Action against Child Labour calls for stronger implementation of international labour standards, including the ILO Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) and the ILO Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182), as well as better enforcement, strengthened institutions, social dialogue, and effective coordination. With an estimated 138 million children still in child labour, including 54 million in hazardous work, the Framework aims to scale up interventions that have proven effective in combating child labour. The Framework was adopted at the 6th Global…

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ILO and the Government of the Netherlands launch a project to protect Ukrainians working in energy

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of the Netherlands signed an agreement to protect and prepare Ukraine’s energy workforce for sustainable recovery. This effort is highly relevant at a time when energy workers continue to operate under extreme and dangerous conditions amid ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure. The project Protecting and Preparing Ukraine’s Energy Workforce for Sustainable Recovery, developed jointly with the Ministry of Energy, the workers’ and employers’ organizations, supports the frontline energy workers restoring and maintaining electricity, heating and other essential services under heightened security risks…

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The 2025 MOOC on Human Rights Due Diligence for Decent Work connects a global learning community

Stuart Mitchell

The 2025 edition of the MOOC on Human Rights Due Diligence for Decent Work brought together more than 5,600 participants from around the world to strengthen their understanding of the labour dimension of human rights due diligence, with a particular focus on working conditions. A growing learning community Building on the success of its first edition in 2024, which attracted over 4,200 participants worldwide, the 2025 edition of the MOOC confirmed the strong and growing demand for practical, labour-focused guidance on human rights due diligence (HRDD). This second edition brought…

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Practical guide explains key terms on labour rights, supply chains and trade

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a user-friendly publication to simplify the complex terminology linking labour rights, trade and supply chains. Understanding rights at work: A guide to key terms related to fundamental principles and rights at work, trade and supply chains offers clear, accessible explanations of essential concepts such as forced labour, child labour, collective bargaining, equality and non-discrimination, occupational safety and health, and key trade frameworks. Each entry provides a plain-language definition, a concise reference drawn from international sources, and examples to encourage reflection, dialogue and application.…

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