Uganda has ratified Convention 190, an international labor standard that aims to eliminate violence and harassment in the workplace.
The ratification was deposited by Ambassador Marcel Tibaleka, Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, with Gilbert Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Convention 190 defines violence and harassment as “any unwanted behavior that leads to, or is likely to lead to physical, psychological, sexual or economic harm.” It covers all workers, regardless of their employment status, and applies to both the public and private sectors.
The ratification of Convention 190 is a significant step forward for Uganda in its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive workplace for all. It also sends a message to the rest of the world that Uganda is serious about addressing violence and harassment in the workplace.
Ambassador Tibaleka said that the ratification of Convention 190 “indicates Uganda’s commitment to developing a just and fair society, ensuring a safe and respectful working environment, and safeguarding human rights and dignity in the workplace.”
The convention provides a clear definition of violence and harassment in the workplace, and it sets out a number of measures that governments and employers must take to prevent and address these issues.
Uganda is committed to implementing the convention in full. This will require a concerted effort from all stakeholders, but it is essential to creating a better, safer, and fairer workplace for everyone.
Uganda is now one of 32 countries that have ratified Convention 190. The ILO hopes that more countries will follow Uganda’s lead and ratify the convention, which will help to create a safer and more just world for all workers.
Violence and harassment in the workplace is a serious problem that affects people all over the world.
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