International Labour Organization

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency that is dedicated to promoting decent work and protecting the rights of workers around the world. The ILO was founded in 1919, and it is the oldest specialized agency of the UN.

The ILO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and it has a membership of 187 countries. The ILO is governed by its member states, who are represented by delegations at the ILO’s annual International Labour Conference.

The ILO has a wide range of responsibilities and functions, including:

• Developing and promoting international labor standards, such as conventions and recommendations, that outline the rights and obligations of workers and employers.
• Providing technical assistance and advisory services to member states to help them implement labor standards and improve working conditions.
• Conducting research and providing information on labor issues, such as employment trends, labor market policies, and the impact of globalization on workers.
• Supporting the efforts of member states to eradicate child labor, forced labor, and other forms of exploitation.
• Collaborating with other UN agencies, international organizations, and civil society organizations to promote decent work and protect the rights of workers.