ILO welcomes momentum in ratifying conventions

Despite the US scaling back its financial support, member states of the International Labour Organization continue to ratify its core conventions. In its latest annual report, published on 13 February, ILO experts highlighted recent ratifications by Bangladesh and Qatar — countries previously criticised over health and safety standards — noting that the moves also carry diplomatic significance. Spain (135) and France (128) remain at the top of the list in terms of the number of conventions tran