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International Labour Organization (ILO)Specialized agency of the United Nations system dedicated to improving labour conditions and living standards throughout the world. Established in 1919 through the Treaty of Versailles as an agency of the League of Nations, the ILO became the first specialized agency affiliated with the UN in 1946. Its activities include compiling labour statistics, protecting international migrants, and safeguarding trade-union rights. Its delegates come from member governments (50%), labour (25%), and employers (25%). About 175 countries are represented in the ILO. It received the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1969. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The International Labour Organisation (ILO), led by Chilean Juan Somania (pictured), has commenced hearing a trial of the Howard Government over its alleged breach of fundamental human rights for working Australians. No international body has been as important for economic and social rights as the International Labour Organisation (ILO). This article seeks to throw light on China's record of compliance in one constituent part of the international human rights regime, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), a UN-specialized agency. |
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