Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2025, published 114th ILC session (2026)

Côte d'Ivoire

Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) (Ratification: 1961)
Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) (Ratification: 1961)

In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of ratified Conventions on equality, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine the Conventions Nos 100 (equal remuneration) and 111 (discrimination in employment and occupation) together.

Convention No. 111 – National policy to promote equality of opportunity and treatment in respect of employment and occupation

Articles 1 to 3. National policy on equality of opportunity and treatment in employment and occupation. Sex. Further to its request for information on any texts issued under section 23(1) of the Labour Code, the Committee notes that the Government refers to Decree No. 2021-919 of 22 December 2021 on the protection of pregnant women at work. The Government also indicates that night work for women is regulated. Please provide information on the regulations in this regard.

Sexual harassment. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government on the measures taken to combat harassment, including sexual harassment, and on the legal assistance and complaint mechanisms available to victims. It also notes the Government’s indication that initiatives are being taken in collaboration with the social partners with a view to the forthcoming ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), and its implementation in national legislation.

Persons with disabilities. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government in response to its previous comments on the measures taken to implement the decrees relating to the employment of persons with disabilities.

Actual or perceived HIV status. Further to its previous comments, the Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government on the protection afforded by sections 18 and 30 of Act No. 2014-430 of 14 July 2014 on prevention, protection and enforcement measures to combat HIV and AIDS.

Convention No. 100 – Principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value

Article 2. Wage-setting systems. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government on the criteria used to set the minimum wage and on the increase in the guaranteed interoccupational minimum wage (SMIG) in 2023. Given the size of the informal economy, particularly for women’s work, the Committee requests the Government to indicate how the SMIG applies in this sector.

Collective agreements. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government on the process of revising the Interoccupational Collective Agreement, in consultation with the social partners.

Enforcement. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s commitment to raising awareness among employers and strengthening the capacity of labour inspectors on equal remuneration.