In a significant move on August 7th, Ambassador Marcel Tibaleka, representing the Government of the Republic of Uganda, officially ratified the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work. This momentous event took place at the ILO headquarters in Geneva, where Ambassador Tibaleka handed over the instrument of ratification to ILO Director General Gilbert Houngbo.
Uganda’s decision to ratify this convention underscores its unwavering commitment to cultivating a work environment that is not only safe but also inclusive, where all forms of violence and harassment are vehemently opposed.
Director General Houngbo extended his congratulations to Uganda, marking the country as the 32nd nation globally and the 8th African nation to embrace this crucial convention. He expressed his eagerness to collaborate closely with Uganda in effectively implementing the Convention on a national level.
The ratification of Convention No. 190 was met with warm appreciation from BWI (Building and Wood Workers International) in the Africa and Middle East region. They acknowledged that this achievement was the result of persistent advocacy efforts by various trade unions and civil society groups, including the BWI-affiliated UBCCECAWU. It is a significant step forward in the ongoing global effort to create workplaces that are free from violence and harassment.
