Türkiye became a member state of the ILO in 1932. The first ILO Office in Türkiye was opened in İstanbul in 1952 under the name “Manpower Field Office for the Near and Middle East”. Subsequently, in 1976, the "ILO Ankara Office" was inaugurated, which now operates as the "ILO Office for Türkiye", based in Ankara.

The mission of the ILO Office for Türkiye is to have a strong, visible, and proactive presence and partnerships in Türkiye by effectively engaging with the government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, as well as with other national and international partners. The objective is to advance social justice and promote decent work agenda for all, ensuring that ILO principles are realized and that its values and standards are promoted.

Latest news and stories

ILO and IOM Unveil Key Findings to Strengthen Labour Market Recovery in Türkiye’s Earthquake-Hit Regions

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ILO and IOM Unveil Key Findings to Strengthen Labour Market Recovery in Türkiye’s Earthquake-Hit Regions

"Elderly Rights and Welfare in Türkiye from Working Life to Retirement" discussed at a workshop by ILO Türkiye Office

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"Elderly Rights and Welfare in Türkiye from Working Life to Retirement" discussed at a workshop by ILO Türkiye Office

Projects and programmes

Workplace Compliance through Labour Inspection Guidance and Social Dialogue (WPC)

Workplace Compliance through Labour Inspection Guidance and Social Dialogue (WPC)

Strengthening Social Partners and Civil Society Capacities on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Strengthening Social Partners and Civil Society Capacities on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Publications

ILO Office for Türkiye, May 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter

ILO Office for Türkiye, May 2024 Newsletter

An Integrated Model for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Türkiye”...

Newsletter

An Integrated Model for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Türkiye”...

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  • Email : ankara@ilo.org
  • Phone : + 90 312 491 98 90
  • Fax : +90 312 491 99 45

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Ferit Recai Ertuğrul Caddesi No: 4
06450 Oran
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Türkiye

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