The upper house of the Oliy Majlis in Uzbekistan has approved the ratification of International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No. 156, on March 30. This convention, originally signed in Geneva in 1981, aims to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for men and women in the workforce, particularly regarding their professional and family responsibilities.
The convention applies to all sectors of economic activity and all categories of workers. Additionally, it encourages the involvement of employers' and workers' organizations in implementing its terms.
Currently, 45 states, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, France, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Japan, and South Korea, have ratified Convention No. 156.
Earlier Daryo reported that another notable revision from the Senate involves exempting precious stones imported into Uzbekistan from value-added tax if they are employed in the production of jewelry. This move is aimed at incentivizing the processing of these stones within the country and fostering expansion within the jewelry manufacturing sector.
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