Academy on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
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Academy on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
10–14 November 2025
The course is available in English
Introduction to the course
Fundamental principles and rights at work (FPRW) provide the foundation on which equitable and just societies are built and are the starting point for a fair globalization. This academy is an opportunity to learn and discuss about how to realize, promote and respect these principles. It will also propose some of the latest tools that can be used to face the challenges of a changing world of work drawing upon the latest innovative approaches, more effective policy formulation and implementation, supply chains governance and regulation, among others.
Who attends this course?
- Government representatives and public officers
- Representatives from trade unions and employers' organizations
- Other actors from the public and private sector, and the civil society
- Staff from the ILO and other international organizations
OVERVIEW
SNAPSHOT OF THE ACADEMY
Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW)1 are essential to the foundation of equitable, just societies, and play a pivotal role in driving fair globalization. The 2025 Global Academy offers a unique platform for participants to delve into the promotion, protection, and realization of these principles, with a focus on emerging challenges in the evolving world of work. Through the application of innovative approaches, the Academy will cover new tools and quality data for policy formulation, enforcement mechanisms, supply chain governance, and more to address violations of these rights.
WHAT
WHAT TOPICS DOES THIS ACADEMY COVER?
This intensive five-day training course will cover:
- The five categories of FPRW, and their interconnected and mutually reinforcing nature
- Innovative approaches to combating violations of FPRW
- Decent work, Social Inclusion, and cross cutting strategies for the integration of all FPRW
- Strengthening sustainable supply chains.
- Tackling emerging global challenges such as the digital transformation of labour markets, ensuring decent work in new forms of employment, and advancing occupational safety and health as a key human right.
- The role of governments, employers, and workers’ organizations in advancing FPRW through robust frameworks and systems.
- The role of ILO supervisory mechanisms as powerful tools to detect gaps in the realization of FPRW.
WHY
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
The Academy offers a variety of learning settings:
- Innovative Learning Approach: Benefit from a blend of masterclasses, specialized electives, workshops, policy labs, and practical exercises.
- Diverse Perspectives: Engage with ILO experts, ITCILO facilitators, and peers from across the globe, enriching your learning experience.
- Comprehensive Learning: Tackle key FPRW issues in interactive settings, benefiting from preacademy online dialogue and collaborative learning.
WHO
WHO TAKES THIS COURSE?
- Government representatives, public officers and policy makers
- Representatives from trade unions and employers’ organizations
- Other actors from the public and private sector, and the civil society
- Staff from the ILO and other international organizations
