Since 1919, the International Labour Organization has maintained and developed a system of international labour standards aimed at promoting opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and dignity.

International labour standards are legal instruments drawn up by the ILO's constituents (governments, employers and workers) and setting out basic principles and rights at work. They are either: Conventions and Protocols, which are legally binding international treaties that may be ratified by member States, or

Jul 17, 2024 · Reports on the application of international labour standards and other institutional documents

NORMLEX is an information system which brings together information on International Labour Standards (such as ratification information, reporting requirements, comments of the ILO's supervisory bodies, etc.) as well as national labour and social security laws. It has been designed to provide comprehensive and user friendly information on these ...

Jul 17, 2024 · The ILO’s International Labour Standards are agreed by member governments and employers’ and workers’ organizations. They are backed by a unique supervisory system, which helps to ensure that countries implement the conventions they ratify.

International labour standards ensure a path to decent work. For economic development to be meaningful, it should include the creation of jobs and conditions in which people can work in freedom, equity, safety and dignity.

International labour standards are there to ensure that it remains focused on improving the life and dignity of men and women. A path to full and productive employment and decent work for all: The 2030 goals

Jul 17, 2024 · NORMLEX - International Labour Standards, national labour and social security laws. LEGOSH - OSH legislation and national regulatory frameworks. IRLex - The ILO Legal Database on Industrial Relations.

It brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations from its 187 Member States to address world of work challenges, set and monitor international labour standards, and works with development cooperation partners on projects and programmes to help realize the Decent Work Agenda.

Twenty-nine articles exclusively dedicated to standard-setting and supervision of international, labour standards. Guide to international labour standards (2014) 2014 - Provides summaries of the contents of ILO Conventions and Recommendations by subject matter. Fundamental rights at work and international labour standards