ILO: the only tripartite UN agency that brings together governments, employers and workers worldwide to promote better working conditions

2022-04-29 11:35

Reports

Labour standard, social protection, policies and programmes for promoting decent work for all women & man are set by the @ILO, the only tripartite UN agency that brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 member States.

About the ILO

The only tripartite U.N. agency, since 1919 the ILO brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 member States , to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men. Origins and history 
 

How we work 

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    The unique tripartite structure of the ILO gives an equal voice to workers, employers and governments to ensure that the views of the social partners are closely reflected in labour standards and in shaping policies and programmes.

Mission and impact 

  1. The main aims of the ILO are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.

Stories of impact

  1. Social dialogue for safe workplaces 

    29 April 2022

    Opinion written by Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team for South Asia and Country Office for India on World Safety and Health at Work Day, published in The Hindu

  2. Getting serious about supporting the care economy 

    29 April 2022

    Opinion by Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team for South Asia and Country Office for India in The Hindu, on the Care Economy.