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International Labour Organization

International Labour Organization (ILO) is the only tripartite U.N. agency, since 1919.

 It brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 member States, to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.

History behind the Establishment

Established in 1919 by the Treaty of Versailles as an affiliated agency of the League of Nations.

Became the first affiliated specialized agency of the United Nations in 1946.

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Founding Mission: social justice is essential to universal and lasting peace.

Promotes internationally recognized human and labour rights.
Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.

For improving peace among classes

Pursuing decent work and justice for workers

Providing technical assistance to other developing nations

The organization has played a key role in Ensuring labour rights during the Great Depression

Decolonization process
The creation of Solidarność ( trade union) in Poland

The victory over apartheid in South Africa

Today it is providing substantial support in the building of an ethical and productive framework for fair globalization.