International Labour Affairs
SECO deals with issues relating to human rights and business. It contributes to the promotion of international labour standards, including in foreign economic policy, public procurement and the policy promoting sustainable biofuels. SECO also implements economic development cooperation programmes aimed at improving working conditions. In addition, SECO holds high-level tripartite dialogues on labour and employment issues with certain partner countries.
The International Labour Organization and Switzerland
Switzerland is represented in the International Labour Organization (ILO) by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). SECO monitors the implementation of ratified conventions and reports regularly to the ILO.
The United Nations (UN) and Switzerland
Switzerland is active within the United Nations, among other things, in the fields of economic and social affairs.
Development cooperation in labour and employment
SECO implements development cooperation projects aimed at promoting fundamental labour standards.
The social dimension of sustainable development
SECO is committed to the social dimension of sustainable development.
Child labour, forced labour and human trafficking
Switzerland is taking action to combat child labour, forced labour and human trafficking.
National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
The FDFA and SECO jointly bear responsibility for coordinating the implementation of the National Action Plan (2024 - 2027) on Business and Human Rights.
Contact
Labour Directorate
International Labour Affairs
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern