ILS are legal instruments drawn up by representatives of governments, employers and workers from around the world and covering a wide range of issues in the world of work. They are Conventions, which are international treaties that may be ratified by member States , and Recommendations, which are non-binding guidelines.

Once standards are adopted, member States are required to submit them to the competent national authority for consideration. In the case of Conventions, this means consideration for ratification.

ILS are backed by a supervisory mechanism that is unique at the international level. It is based on the evaluation by independent experts of the manner in which obligations are compiled with and on the examination of cases by the ILO's tripartite bodies.

Through this training, we encourage ILO's constituents to actively participate in the ILS system's procedures of standard setting, submission, ratification, and supervision.

A new ‘Training for best practice in ILS reporting' is run at a distance, during a period of approximately 9 weeks. Participation in the course includes a major written assignment: preparation of a detailed report on the application of a ratified ILO Convention. Course materials include written texts, multi-media elements and quizzes. A tutor follows participants' progress through the course.

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