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International Labour Standards and Georgia

How ILO conventions work — ratification, reporting and supervision — and what they mean for Georgia, with a Georgia-specific focus.

In development · contributors wanted

Key features

Evidence-basedBuilt on sourced GILS analyses and official data; every figure is cited.
Expert-authoredModules written and reviewed by named specialists in the field.
CertificateCertificate of Completion from GMJ Academy and GILS after the final assessment.

Introduction to the course

International labour standards are the shared rulebook of the world of work. This course explains how ILO conventions are adopted, ratified and supervised, and examines Georgia's own record — what it has ratified, what it has not, and how standards can be used in policy, advocacy and litigation in Georgia.

Why this course

  • Georgia has ratified 19 ILO conventions (18 in force), including 8 of the 10 fundamental conventions; it has not ratified the conventions on occupational safety and health (No. 155 and No. 187) or on labour inspection (No. 81) (ILO NORMLEX).
  • Georgia's first Decent Work Country Programme was signed on 13 August 2024.
  • International courses on labour standards exist but are offered mainly in English and at international fees; Georgian-language, Georgia-focused training is limited.

Background reading: ILO conventions ratified by Georgia · Decent Work Country Programme 2024–2026

Who should attend?

  • Government officials working on labour and social policy
  • Lawyers, judges and legal advisers
  • Representatives of workers' and employers' organisations
  • NGO staff and researchers

Learning outcomes

On completion, participants will be able to:

  • Explain how ILO conventions are adopted, ratified and supervised
  • Identify which conventions Georgia has and has not ratified, and why it matters
  • Use NORMLEX and supervisory comments as research sources
  • Relate international standards to Georgian law and policy

Planned modules

  1. The ILO and the system of international labour standards
  2. Fundamental and governance conventions
  3. Ratification, reporting and the supervisory bodies
  4. Georgia's ratifications, gaps and the DWCP
  5. Using standards in advocacy, policy and litigation

Provisional outline, to be finalised with module authors and reviewers.

How will you learn?

  • A short knowledge check at the start and at the end of the course, so you can measure your progress.
  • Flexible self-guided modules with readings, short videos and quizzes.
  • Georgian case material drawn from sourced GILS analyses.
  • An end-of-course assessment leading to the certificate.

Call for contributors

GILS and GMJ Academy invite experts to author or review modules of this course. We are looking for: Specialists in international labour law and ILO supervisory procedures. Contributors are credited by name on the course.

To express interest, write to info@accreditation.ge with a short CV and the module(s) you would like to contribute to.

Questions? We have the answers

When will the course open?

The course is in development. The start date will be announced on this page. Use "Register your interest" to be notified.

How much will it cost?

The fee has not yet been set and will be announced on this page before enrolment opens.

Is the certificate officially recognised?

It is a Certificate of Completion issued by GMJ Academy and GILS. It is not a state-recognised qualification and does not carry CPD credits unless such accreditation is obtained and announced here.

Do I need prior knowledge?

No specialist knowledge is required beyond familiarity with the field described under "Who should attend?".

In which language will it be taught?

The course is planned in English and Georgian.

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Series editor: Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD. Courses are delivered on academy.gmj.ge. Information as of October 2026.

Cover image — Photo: Franck Schneider / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0