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International Labour Organization
Was founded in 1919
Is a United Nations specialized
agency Has 181 Member States
Is the only international tripartite
organization
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ILO objectives and principles
Universal and lasting peace can be established only if itis based upon social justice
Labour is not a commodity
Freedom of expression and association are essential tosustained progress
All human beings, irrespective of race, creed or sex havethe right to pursue both their material well-being andtheir spiritual development in conditions of [...] equalopportunities
PREAMBLE TO THE ILO CONSTITUTION, 1919
DECLARATION OF PHILADELPHIA, 1944
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The Declaration of Philadelphia
Declaration of Philadelphia include the followingprinciples:
Labour is not a commodity
Freedom of expression and association areessential for sustained progress
Poverty threatens prosperity everywhere
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The Declaration of Philadelphia
All human beings, irrespective of race, creed,or sexhave the right to pursue both their material well-being and their spiritual development in
conditions of freedom and dignity, of economicsecurity, and of equal opportunity.
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Tripartism
Tripartism is the active participation ofworkers and employers, together with
governments, in all ILO activities The tripartite structure of the ILO enables
the representatives of workers andemployers to participate on an equal
footing with those of governments in alldiscussion and the process of decision-making
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ILO Structure
International Labour Conference
4 delegates per member State
1 workers’ delegate
2 governmentsdelegates 1 employers’delegate
Governing Body
14 workers’
representatives28 governmentsrepresentatives
14 employers’
representatives
International Labour Office
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How the ILO Works
The ILO has a tripartite structure in which the“social partners” – governments, employers andworkers – shape the policies and programmes ofthe organization
The ILO promotes“social dialogue
”between the
partners on social and economic issues
(.......??) countries are members of the ILO
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International Labour Conference
– meets annually to set minimum international labourstandards and the Organization’s policies
Each member country - 4 delegates:
– 2 government
– 1 employer
– 1worker
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Governing Body (= Executive Body) Meets between annual sessions of the Conference
28 government members
14 employer representatives
14 worker representatives
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The International Labour Office Headquartes isbased in Geneva
ILO regional and field offices in more than 40countries
International Training Centre in Turin
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ILO Strategic Objectives
Four principal strategic objectives:
Standards and fundamental principles and rights at work
Decent employment
Social protection for all
Strengthen tripartism and social dialogue