Resources on maternity protection

  1. Breastfeeding at work a smart investment

    04 August 2015

    Despite the benefits of allowing nursing in the workplace, in practice, many women lose their jobs when they have children. Society has a responsibility to support these women, says Susan Maybud, a senior gender specialist at the ILO. She spoke to UN Radio at the start of World Breastfeeding Week.

  2. Day 11: ILO Director-General Guy Ryder hails ‘triumph of tripartism’ at closing of 104th International Labour Conference

    13 June 2015

    Ryder praises ILC delegates for adoption of instrument on transition to formality, admission of new member state Cooks Islands and consensus-driven decisions

  3. The best Mother’s Day gift of all

    09 May 2014

    As many countries mark Mother’s Day on May 11, the ILO is poised to release its report on maternity protection, covering adequate leave, safety rules, discrimination protection and proper nursing breaks.