ILO

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to setting labour standards, developing policies, and devising programs promoting rights at work, employment, social protection, and social dialogue. Founded in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles following World War I, it is the only surviving major institution of the League of Nations and became the UN's first specialized agency in 1946.

The ILO operates through a tripartite structure bringing together governments, employers, and workers to set labour standards, develop policies, and devise programs. It has adopted numerous conventions and recommendations covering topics such as freedom of association, collective bargaining, child labour, forced labour, discrimination, and working conditions. The organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and maintains regional and country offices worldwide.

The ILO's work has shaped global labour policy and remains central to international efforts to ensure decent work and social justice. It conducts research, provides technical assistance to member states, and monitors compliance with international labour standards through its supervisory mechanisms.