International labour standards are legal instruments that establish basic minimum social standards agreed upon by governments, employers and workers.
Our mission is to support the development of knowledge and skills to promote international labour standards (ILS) and rights at work, to strengthen their application and to advance the achievement of decent work for all women and men.
We do this by designing and implementing training and capacity development activities for constituents, ILO staff, partners and other national and international actors.
Upcoming courses
Evolving forms of employment relationships and decent work
Evolving forms of employment relationships and decent work
This course analyzes international labour standards (ILS) relevant for employment arrangements that deviate from 'standard' employment. Read More
International labour standards for judges, lawyers and legal educators
International labour standards for judges, lawyers and legal educators
This course examines international labour standards as a resource for strengthening domestic case law on labour issues. Read More
International labour standards
International labour standards
By examining the procedures and substance of the international labour standards system, the course aims to strengthen participants' capacity to follow standards-related procedures, including reporting obligations under the ILO Constitution. Read More
International Labour Standards Academy
International Labour Standards Academy
The Academy offers a choice of highly-specialized courses on international labour standards (ILS), and provides knowledge and tools on them to a broad range of professionals active in promoting rights at work. Read More
Training of trainers and maritime inspectors in the application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
Training of trainers and maritime inspectors in the application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
The course aims to strengthen the capacity of trainers to train maritime labour inspectors in the MLC, 2006, and ensure better quality and consistency in inspection systems worldwide. Read More
Workshop on national legal implementation of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
Workshop on national legal implementation of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
This workshop focuses on questions that may arise for personnel responsible for implementing the MLC, 2006 in national legal systems. Read More
Normas internacionales del trabajo para magistrados, juristas y docentes en derecho
Normas internacionales del trabajo para magistrados, juristas y docentes en derecho
El curso analiza las normas internacionales del trabajo como recurso para fortalecer la jurisprudencia nacional en temas laborales. Read More
08 July 2019 - 12 July 2019
Buenos Aires (Argentina)
A2512040
Enrolment deadline: 21 June 2019
ILO participatory gender audit facilitator certification
ILO participatory gender audit facilitator certification
The certification will provide facilitators with an organizational analysis method for detecting and mapping discrimination at work; analysing accountability, evaluating and monitoring systems and instruments; developing a change-management approach and action planning; identifying new challenges and possible improvements. Read More
Introdução à Auditoria Participativa de Género da OIT
Introdução à Auditoria Participativa de Género da OIT
Aprenda a utilizar a APG da OIT como uma ferramenta de avaliação do desempenho organizacional, que permite melhorar a capacidade das organizações para promover a igualdade de género como a atitude correta e inteligente a tomar. Read More
09 September 2019 - 13 September 2019
Lisbon (Portugal)
A9512041
Enrolment deadline: 02 August 2019
Academy on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
Academy on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
This course is intended to support constituents in meeting their obligations to respect, promote and realize fundamental principles and rights at work. Read More
30 September 2019 - 04 October 2019
Turin Centre
A9012044
Enrolment deadline: 23 August 2019
Violencia y acoso en el mundo del trabajo: ¿Qué hacer?
Violencia y acoso en el mundo del trabajo: ¿Qué hacer?
La violencia y el acoso en el trabajo son motivo de gran preocupación para la OIT. Read More
14 October 2019 - 18 October 2019
Lima, Peru
A9512042
Enrolment deadline: 09 August 2019
International labour standards and corporate social responsibility: the labour dimension of human rights due diligence
International labour standards and corporate social responsibility: the labour dimension of human rights due diligence
The course aims to strengthen the capacity of participants to understand the principles of international labour standards as they relate to company operations (including the labour dimension of human rights due diligence), and how these principles can be most effectively implemented in company operations along their supply chains. Read More
Gender Academy - A global event on gender, work and development for experts and practitioners
Gender Academy - A global event on gender, work and development for experts and practitioners
Cutting-edge topics are presented and discussed in keynote lectures with simultaneous interpretation in English, French and Spanish. Read More
11 November 2019 - 22 November 2019
Turin Centre
A9012046
Enrolment deadline: 30 September 2019
Including disability in organizations: the ILO DET approach
Including disability in organizations: the ILO DET approach
This practical workshop is a journey of self-discovery, changing your own views on disability. Read More
Achieving education 2030 and eliminating child labour
Achieving education 2030 and eliminating child labour
Child labour is a barrier to the achievement of an inclusive and equitable quality education and to lifelong learning opportunities for all. Read More
02 December 2019 - 06 December 2019
Turin Centre
A9012047
Enrolment deadline: 31 October 2019
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Workshop on “International labour standards and reporting” in the Pacific Islands
Under the ILO Constitution, the adoption of international labour standards (ILS) gives rise to a number of obligations to member States, including the obligation to report on measures taken to give effect to ratified Conventions and on legislation and practice concerning unratified Conventions and Recommendations. In addition, these reports must be communicated to the representative employers’ and workers’ organizations, which may comment on the application of ILS. Read More
At the Centre, challenges and prospects on non-standard forms of employment are analyzed during the ILS Academy
Over the past few decades, in both industrialized and developing countries, there has been a marked shift away from “standard” (i.e. full-time, open-ended, direct) employment to non-standard forms of employment. In developing countries, non-standard workers have always constituted a substantial proportion of the labour force, but non-standard employment has also grown in segments of the labour market previously associated with standard jobs. Read More
Different themes at the ITCILO ILS Academy
The 2018 International Labour Standards Academy is taking place on campus from 14 to 18 May 2018 Read More
