2. International Labour
Organization (ILO)
a United Nations agency dealing
with labour issues, particularly international
labour standards, social protection, and
work opportunities for all.
3. International Labour Organization
• Formation:-1919
• The ILO has 187 member states
• Type:- UN agency
• Headquarters:-Geneva, Switzerland
• Head:-Guy Ryder
• In 1969, the organization received the Nobel
Peace Prize .
4. Principle objectives
• To promote better working and living
conditions
• To support and protect peaceful industrial
relations
• To support economic development by
homogeneous standards
• To hinder war by ensuring social justice
5. Functions
• Creation of international labour standards
• Formulation of international policies n
• Technical assistance
• Training, education, research and publishing
activities
6. Three main bodies
1. International Labour Conference:
- creates international labour standards
- forum for discussion
- elects the Governing Body
7. 2. Governing Body:
- executive council
- decisions on ILO’s policy
- establish program and budget
3. The International Labour Office
- permanent secretariat
- research centre and printing house