News on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
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Prevent the spread of HIV and COVID-19 with VCT and vaccine programmes
06 December 2021
The ILO joins hands with the Confederation of Indonesian Moslem Trade Union (K-Saburmusi) and the City Government of Sukabumi to prevent the spread of HIV and COVID-19 for transportation workers and people with HIV.
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Free from violence and harassment for a harmonious workplace, society and common prosperity
30 November 2021
ILO Country Office Director Dr. Changhee Lee delivered a video speech on the occasion of 16 Days campaign 2021 to call for a workplace free from violence and harassment
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Voicing the voiceless of Indonesian women migrant workers
23 November 2021
As part of the Human Rights Festival, the ILO through its ILO-UN Women Safe and Fair Programme under the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative conducted a journalism exhibition and discussion to voice the voiceless of Indonesian migrant workers.
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Reskilling and upskilling are key to meet the market demand after the pandemic
17 November 2021
The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 crisis have accelerated the demand for skills that match the structural shift in labour markets. Chatib Basri, a senior economist, and former Finance Minister shared his views at the ILO’s event about the future trend of the world of work after the pandemic.
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Italy ratifies the ILO Convention (No. 190) on the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work
29 October 2021
Italy has ratified the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), becoming the ninth country in the world and the second European country that ratified this Convention.
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Media engagement to improve gender-sensitive labour migration reporting
22 October 2021
The ILO, through its joint ILO-UN Women Safe and Fair Programme under the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, in partnership with the Alliance of Indonesian Journalists (AJI) Jakarta organized a series of media engagement programmes.
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Young workers urge the elimination of workplace violence and harassment
18 October 2021
As part of the promotion for the ratification of the ILO Convention No. 190, the ILO took part in the discussion with young workers who aspired for workplace free from violence and harassment.
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Launched, the good practice video on trade unions’ actions to prevent HIV at workplace
08 October 2021
The ILO recently launched a new good practice video highlighting the important roles of trade unions in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS at the workplace.
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Protect and manage mental health at workplace in time of COVID-19
15 September 2021
Work arrangements and conditions have changed considerably due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing new psychosocial challenges for the health and well-being of workers. The ILO’s Technical Officer, Grace Monica Halim, shared her insights on actions to address this problem.
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Greece ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention and the Violence and Harassment Convention
30 August 2021
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ILO and Jurnal Perempuan examine the plight of women workers in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic and technology change
30 August 2021
The ILO continues to promote gender equality in Indonesia. Together with Jurnal Perempuan, the Indonesian feminist journal, the ILO launch a joint special edition on women workers in the midst of pandemic and technology change.
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Convention 190 in action: preventing harassment of workers in Japanese banks
29 July 2021
Labour banks (“Rokin Banks”) in Japan have been promoting workers’ access to finance for many years. They have also been in the vanguard when it comes to adopting international standards around workplace violence and harassment. Rokin Banks modelled their recent harassment guidelines directly on the ILO’s Convention 190, serving as an example and inspiration for legislation elsewhere in Japan, and for financial institutions around the world.
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Fewer women than men will regain employment during the COVID-19 recovery says ILO
19 July 2021
A new policy brief shows that the disproportionate job and income losses suffered by women during the pandemic will persist in the near future.
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Indonesia reviews the ratification of the ILO’s Convention on workplace violence and harassment
14 July 2021
As the ILO Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment is coming into force, the UN Indonesia, ILO and their partners examines challenges and opportunities of the ratification this Convention.
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Become a C190 Champion and take action to free the world of work from violence and harassment!
14 July 2021
Make your voice heard by recording and sharing a short video to help ensure dignity and decent work for all.
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Join the ILO’s global campaign for ratification of Violence and Harassment Convention
02 July 2021
Public urged to take part in the campaign to raise awareness of violence and harassment in the workplace and to encourage their governments to ratify ILO Convention No. 190.
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Mauritius ratifies the Violence and Harassment Convention
01 July 2021
Mauritius became the seventh country in the world, and the third African country, to ratify the ILO’s Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).
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Stop Violence at the Workplace: The Challenge of the Ratification of ILO's Convention No. 190 on the Elimination of Violence and Harassment at the Workplace
The seminar discusses the importance of the ratification of the ILO Convention No. 190 to Indonesia as it is in line with national policies in supporting the principles of sustainable development.
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Join the ILO’s global campaign for ratification of Violence and Harassment Convention
25 June 2021
Public urged to take part in the campaign to raise awareness of violence and harassment in the workplace and to encourage their governments to ratify ILO Convention No. 190.
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First international treaty to address violence and harassment comes into force
21 June 2021
The International Labour Organization is to launch a global campaign to promote ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention.