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PRESS RELEASE: GENEVA (ILO News) : A new Convention and accompanying Recommendation to combat violence and harassment in the world of work have been adopted by the International Labour Conference\u00a0<\/a> (ILC).<\/p>\n

The Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019, and Violence and Harassment Recommendation, 2019\u00a0<\/a>, were adopted by delegates on the final day of the Centenary International Labour Conference, in Geneva. For the Convention, 439 votes were cast in favour, seven against, with 30 abstentions. The Recommendation was passed with 397 votes in favour, 12 votes against and 44 abstentions.<\/p>\n

The Convention recognizes that violence and harassment<\/a> in the world of work \u201ccan constitute a human rights violation or abuse\u2026is a threat to equal opportunities, is unacceptable and incompatible with decent work.\u201d It defines \u201cviolence and harassment\u201d as behaviours, practices or threats \u201cthat aim at, result in, or are likely to result in physical, psychological, sexual or economic harm.\u201d It reminds member States that they have a responsibility to promote a \u201cgeneral environment of zero tolerance\u201d.<\/p>\n

The new international labour standard aims to protect workers and employees, irrespective of their contractual status, and includes persons in training, interns and apprentices, workers whose employment has been terminated, volunteers, job seekers and job applicants. It recognizes that \u201cindividuals exercising the authority, duties or responsibilities of an employer\u201d can also be subjected to violence and harassment.<\/p>\n

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\u201c<\/span>The new standards recognize the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment.”<\/p>\n

Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General<\/cite><\/p>\n

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The standard covers violence and harassment occurring in the workplace; places where a worker is paid, takes a rest or meal break, or uses sanitary, washing or changing facilities; during work-related trips, travel, training, events or social activities; work-related communications (including through information and communication technologies), in employer-provided accommodation; and when commuting to and from work. It also recognizes that violence and harassment may involve third parties.<\/p>\n

ILO Director-General Guy Ryder welcomed the adoption. \u201cThe new standards recognize the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment,\u201d he said.\u201d The next step is to put these protections into practice, so that we create a better, safer, decent, working environment for women and men. I am sure that, given the co-operation and solidarity we have seen on this issue, and the public demand for action, we will see speedy and widespread ratifications and action to implement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manuela Tomei, Director of the ILO\u2019s Workquality Department, said: \u201c Without respect, there is no dignity at work, and, without dignity, there is no social justice. This is the first time that a Convention and Recommendation on violence and harassment in the world of work have been adopted. We now have an agreed definition of violence and harassment. We know what needs to be done to prevent and address it, and by whom. We hope these new standards will lead us into the future of work we want to see.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Convention that combat violence and harassment at work will enter into force 12 months after two member States have ratified it. The Recommendation, which is not legally binding, provides guidelines on how the Convention could be applied.<\/p>\n

This is the first new Convention agreed by the International Labour Conference since 2011, when the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189)\u00a0<\/a> was adopted. Conventions are legally binding international instruments, while Recommendations provide advice and guidance.<\/p>\n

The ILO, the UN\u2019s agency dealing with world of work issues, is marking its 100th year in 2019\u00a0<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Centenary ILC\u00a0<\/a> \u2013 the 108th meeting of the Conference \u2013 was attended by more than 5,700 delegates, representing governments, workers and employers from the ILO\u2019s 187 member States. The Conference is also expected to adopt a landmark ILO Centenary Declaration, focused on a human-centred approach to the future of work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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