ILO adopts new Convention on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
In June 2019, the ILO adopted a new Convention and Recommendation on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work, at the 108th session of the International Labour Conference.
The Convention provides a broad definition of what "violence and harassment in the world of work" means and where it can take place, and says that everyone in the world of work has the right to be free from violence and harassment, including gender-based violence.
It requires governments to take measures to protect workers from violence and harassment, especially women.
The recommendation includes advice for how governments can make these changes.
History is made! The @ILO has just adopted a new Convention on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work. Here's what you need to know. #ilo100 pic.twitter.com/ekPD8Nhben
— ILO (@ilo) June 21, 2019
Countries that have ratified the Convention are listed here.