International Labour Organization

General Information

Name: International Labour Organization (ILO)

Established: 1919

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Director-General: Gilbert Houngbo (since 2022)

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Staff: Approximately 3,651 (as of 2022)

Parent Organization: United Nations Economic and Social Council

Member States: 187

History

The ILO was founded in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles, ending World War I. It was established to promote social justice and fair labor standards globally. In 1946, the ILO became the first specialized agency of the United Nations, continuing its mission to advance labor rights and standards worldwide.

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