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International Labour Standards
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. In today's globalised economy, international labour standards are an essential component in the international framework for ensuring that the growth of the global economy provides benefits to all.
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Browse all International Labour Standards
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Browse all labour conventions, protocols, recommendations by number, subject, type, or status on the ILO NORMLEX database.
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In Cameroon, ILO Director-General stresses the importance of cooperation for achieving decent work and extending social protection
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Cambodia and International Labour Organization agree work priorities until 2028
Standards ratification: a commitment and a process
All ILO member States are held by the ILO Constitution to consider ratification of all up-to-date Conventions. They should do so regularly and on the basis of consultation with the social partners.
Standards implementation: ILO supervisory system
International labour standards are backed by a supervisory system supervisory system comprised of independent legal experts and tripartite bodies to help ensure that countries implement the Conventions they ratify.
Reporting resources and forms for constituents
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Constitutional reporting obligations: Resources and forms for constituents
Latest publications on International Labour Standards
International labour standards
Pakistan’s tanning and leather industries : An overview of trends and labour and environmental conditions
Iraq National Strategy to prevent and reduce inequalities in the World of Work (2024-2028)
Support and training
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ILO Helpdesk for Business on International Labour Standards
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Training Programmes on International Labour Standards
Reference documents
See also
International labour standards and human rights
International labour standards and international trade
Trade for Decent Work Project