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'Women's labor force participation in Turkey lower than any European country'

'Women's labor force participation in Turkey lower than any European country'

Despite the trend of increase in the number of women employees in recent years, women's participation in the labor force is still low, says TEPAV.

‘Home-based work shaped by gender roles in Turkey’

ILO REPORT

‘Home-based work shaped by gender roles in Turkey’

It has been 25 years since the International Labour Organization (ILO) Home Work Convention No. 177 was adopted. On this occasion, the organization has released a global report as well as a separate report focusing on Turkey.

ILO's child labor convention ratified by all of its members

ILO's child labor convention ratified by all of its members

For the first time in the organization's history, all members have ratified an international labor convention.

International Domestic Workers’ Day: ‘We want security for domestic workers’

International Domestic Workers’ Day: ‘We want security for domestic workers’

With the adoption of Domestic Workers Convention at the General Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2011, the minimum rights of domestic workers have been recognized. But Turkey is not yet a party to the convention.

‘Covid-19 May Push Millions of Children into Child Labor’

WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR

‘Covid-19 May Push Millions of Children into Child Labor’

Releasing a joint statement, the International Labor Organization (ILO) and UNICEF have warned that as poverty rises, schools close and the availability of social services decreases amid pandemic, more children are pushed into the workforce.

TurkStat Not Conducted Child Labor Survey For Seven Years

WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR

TurkStat Not Conducted Child Labor Survey For Seven Years

Ababay Tosyalı from ILO has said that up to date data is important to direct studies for ending child employment.

12 June 2019 Ayşegül Özbek

“May April 28 be Declared Remembrance and Mourning Day”

“May April 28 be Declared Remembrance and Mourning Day”

Worker Families Seeking Justice have demanded declaring April 28 “Remembrance and Mourning Day” like in other countries.

Parliament Approves Convention on Mine Safety

Parliament Approves Convention on Mine Safety

The parliament approved the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176), an agreement that Turkey was criticized for not approving for years.

5 December 2014

Decent Work for Domestic Workers

Decent Work for Domestic Workers

The Women's Solidarity Association for Collective Work launched a signature campaign to urge the government for the approval of the ILO's "Decent Work for Domestic Workers" convention and for corresponding amendments in domestic law in line with the convention.

18 January 2012

Almost 1 Million Child Workers in Turkey

CHILD LABOUR

Almost 1 Million Child Workers in Turkey

Child labour expert Assoc. Prof. Tanır calls for an extension of compulsory education to 12 years in order to decrease the number of child workers in Turkey further. Tanır drew attention to the fact that two thirds of all child workers in Turkey work under severe conditions.

21 June 2011 Ekin Karaca

Girls in Turkey Work 30 Hours a Week

World Day against Child Labour

Girls in Turkey Work 30 Hours a Week

According to an ILO report, female child workers in Turkey work around 30 hours a week.

12 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

ILO: Crisis Will Cost Up to 50 Million Jobs

ILO: Crisis Will Cost Up to 50 Million Jobs

In a press statement published on their website, the International Labour Office predicts a steep rise in global unemployment. Their predictions range from a loss of 18 to 50 million jobs worldwide.

29 January 2009