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International Labour Organization [1 record]

Record 1 2017-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Labour and Employment
CONT

The ILO (International Labour Organization) was founded in 1919, in the wake of a destructive war, to pursue a vision based on the premise that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based upon decent treatment of working people. The ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946. The Organization is devoted to advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security, and human dignity. Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in handling work-related issues.

OBS

"ILO is indeed called the International Labour (with "u") Organization (with "z") in English. ILO could also refer to the Secretariat which is the International Labour Office. The use of the current spelling, i.e., Organization, began in October 1992 at which time an internal circular was issued. It should be noted that "Organisation" remains the preferred spelling found in the titles of any instruments, e.g. conventions, recommendations, etc., adopted by the International Labour Conference before that date, including the Constitution which was established in 1919 and last amended in 1974. (The 1994 edition of the Constitution was incorrectly issued as "Constitution of the International Labour Organization". The error was corrected in the February 1998 edition)."

OBS

The Washington Branch Office of the ILO used the spelling "International Labor Organization". Information found in the Washington Branch Office Web site of the ILO and confirmed by the public relations division of the said office.

Key term(s)
  • International Labor Organisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Travail et emploi
CONT

L'OIT (Organisation internationale du Travail) a été fondée en 1919, au lendemain d'une guerre dévastatrice, afin que tout soit mis en œuvre pour améliorer la condition des travailleurs et permettre par là même l'avènement d'une paix universelle et durable. En 1946, l'OIT est devenue la première institution spécialisée des Nations Unies. L'Organisation se consacre à améliorer l'accès des hommes et des femmes à un travail décent et productif, dans des conditions de liberté, d'équité, de sécurité et de dignité. Elle a pour principal objectif de promouvoir les droits au travail, d'encourager la création d'emplois décents, de développer la protection sociale et de renforcer le dialogue social dans la gestion des problèmes liés au monde du travail.

OBS

Il est à noter que le mot «Travail» s'écrit avec un «T» majuscule.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Trabajo y empleo
CONT

La OIT (Organización Internacional del Trabajo) fue fundada en 1919, después de una guerra destructiva, basada en una visión según la cual una paz duradera y universal sólo puede ser alcanzada cuando está fundamentada en el trato decente de los trabajadores. La OIT se convirtió en la primera agencia especializada de la ONU en 1946. La Organización está consagrada a la promoción de oportunidades de trabajo decente y productivo para mujeres y hombres, en condiciones de libertad, igualdad, seguridad y dignidad humana. Sus objetivos principales son promover los derechos laborales, fomentar oportunidades de empleo dignas, mejorar la protección social y fortalecer el diálogo al abordar temas relacionados con el trabajo.

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