June 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the ILO 1998 Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (the Declaration). The Declaration has been a catalyst for intense discussions and has wielded significant influence, within and beyond the ILO. This post explores the most notable impacts of the Declaration, spanning from its inception to the 2022 Amendment that incorporated the right to a safe and healthy working environment. Particularly, it delves into recent advancements within the Inter-American System of Human Rights (IASHR), where the ILO Fundamental Conventions have served as a powerful platform for expanding workers’ rights. With no adjudicatory tribunal within the ILO (see here), regional human rights courts gain significance.
The Human Rights Turn in International Labour Law: The ILO Declaration from 1998 to 2022
The adoption of the 1998 Declaration represented the ILO’s strategic response to the challenges brought about by globalization and trade liberalisation, positioning itself as a leading authority in social and labour affairs within the evolving global governance landscape. The Declaration sets forth a comprehensive framework of labour standards applicable to all Member States, irrespective of their ratification status. These standards include freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour, the effective abolition of child...
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