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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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112th International Labour Conference
Committee on the Application of Standards 2024
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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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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
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
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ILO Publications on International Labour Standards
Browse our selection of publications, articles and working papers 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