International Labour Organization
- Editorial Team | WIAN
- Apr 3
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 30
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RE: EMPLOYMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS, LABOUR, UNITED NATIONS
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency that sets international standards for workers’ rights. It brings together governments, employers, and trade unions to improve working conditions, promote decent jobs, and support social justice around the world.
Founded in 1919, the ILO focuses on issues like fair wages, workplace safety, child labour, forced labour, gender equality, and social protection. It creates conventions and recommendations that countries can adopt into their laws and policies, shaping how labour is treated globally.
The ILO is unique because it works through a tripartite system – meaning governments, employers, and workers all have an equal voice in shaping decisions. Its goal is to ensure that economic progress does not come at the expense of people’s rights or dignity.
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