Committee on violence and harassment in the world of work, 108th Session of the International Labour Conference

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Violence and harassment in the world of work

Committee on violence and harassment in the world of work, 108th Session of the International Labour Conference © ILO

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 50 ratifications in six 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

Angola strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of seven Conventions
Angola’s Minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security, Ms Teresa Rodrigues Dias, presents the instruments of ratification to the ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo. Switzerland, 06/2025.

International Labour Standards

Angola strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of seven Conventions

ILO and Malawian Government unveil Code of Conduct to combat violence and harassment at work
ILO Country Office Director Mr. Wellington Chibebe with President Lazarus Chakwera unveiling the Code of Conduct during Labour Day celebrations in Balaka, Malawi

ILO and Malawian Government unveil Code of Conduct to combat violence and harassment at work

Most recent publications

National Code of Conduct on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

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National Code of Conduct on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

ILO supports a Judiciary-led stakeholder workshop on Convention 190 and Recommendation 206

Convention 190 and Recommendation 206

ILO supports a Judiciary-led stakeholder workshop on Convention 190 and Recommendation 206

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.