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ITF Congratulates Namibia for ratifying C190

“ The ITF congratulates Namibia for ratif ying the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention 190 (C190) on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work . Today’s r atification takes us one step closer towards achieving women’s equality and provid ing greater protection for all workers
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ITF welcomes Italy’s move to ratify C190

The ITF welcomes news that Italy’s parliament has approved ratification of ILO Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment. This makes it the first European country to commit to protecting women and other workers in the workplace. The Convention, also known as C190, is a landmark piece of legislation
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Violence against workers is union business

As we celebrate the second anniversary of International Labour Organization Convention 190 coming into force and significant global commitment to the convention through increased visibility on the issue of violence and harassment, awareness and 18 ratifications by governments to date, ITF is proud
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ILO C190: A Transport Workers' Toolkit

The ITF's ILO C190: A Transport Workers' Toolkit is a tool for transport unions that supplements the joint GUFs toolkit launched in June 2021. The toolkit is a useful tool for unions to build action and awareness using a set of briefings on issues that affect transport workers most significantly and
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ITF supporting global 16 days of activism

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a key international moment calling for an end to violence against women and girls. It runs from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10 December, Human Rights Day. In every country and culture
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Colombia fighting to eradicate workplace violence and harassment

  Statistics indicate that 76% of women workers in Colombia have been victims of violence or harassment in the workplace. Legislation is now set to be introduced that will mean any type of violence against women can be punished by law.  The proposed legislation will ratify Convention 190 of the
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