International Labour Organization

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that aims to promote social and economic justice by setting international labor standards, developing policies, and devising programs that promote decent work for all women and men. It was founded in 1919 under the League of Nations and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The ILO brings together governments, employers, and workers of 187 member states to set labor standards, develop policies, and devise programs promoting decent work for all. The ILO’s unique tripartite structure gives an equal voice to workers, employers, and governments to ensure that the views of the social partners are closely reflected in labor standards and in shaping policies and programs. The ILO’s main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection, and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.