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Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
Adopted in June 2019 ILO Convention No. 190 (C190) is the first international treaty to recognize the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment, including gender-based violence and harassment.
The impact of Convention 190 on reducing violence and harassment at work
With 44 ratifications in five years, Convention 190 on eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work is the fastest ratified ILO convention of the past decade. Let’s hear from the representatives of governments, employers and workers the impact this convention has had on legislations, policies and more importantly on the lives of people at work.
News and articles
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Austria ratifies Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
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G20 in Brazil
More countries affirm support for ending the gender pay gap by 2030
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Publications
Model Policy against Violence and Harassment in the Workplace
Policy document
ILO/UN Women Joint Policy Brief
On the road to an inclusive and safer world of work: Ratifying ILO C190 and R206
Policy Brief
Recommendations for Jordan to ratify ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)
Discrimination, violence, and harassment perpetuate inequalities in the world of work. The latest video from the campaign for ratifications of ILO Convention 190 shows why collective action is needed to free the world of work from violence and harassment.