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Türkiye became a member state of the ILO in 1932. The first ILO Office in Türkiye was opened in İstanbul in 1952 under the name “Manpower Field Office for the Near and Middle East”. Subsequently, in 1976, the "ILO Ankara Office" was inaugurated, which now operates as the "ILO Office for Türkiye", based in Ankara.

The mission of the ILO Office for Türkiye is to have a strong, visible, and proactive presence and partnerships in Türkiye by effectively engaging with the government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, as well as with other national and international partners. The objective is to advance social justice and promote decent work agenda for all, ensuring that ILO principles are realized and that its values and standards are promoted.

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ILO adopts landmark Convention on biological hazards in the working environment
Delegates standing and applauding the end of the 113th International Labour Conference

ILO adopts landmark Convention on biological hazards in the working environment

It is time to recognize domestic work as real and valuable work

Domestic Workers' Day

It is time to recognize domestic work as real and valuable work

Projects and programmes

Decent and Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities For All

Decent and Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities For All

Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Türkiye Project Phase II

Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Türkiye Project Phase II

Publications

Child Labour: Global estimates 2024, trends and the road forward

Joint ILO-Unicef report

Child Labour: Global estimates 2024, trends and the road forward

2024 Annual Bulletin / Highlights of Project Activities

2024 Annual Bulletin / Highlights of Project Activities

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