The International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded in the wake of a destructive war, to pursue a vision based on the commitment that global lasting peace can be created only if it is based and built on social justice. The International Labour Organization (ILO) became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.

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

ILO’s main objectives are to promote rights at work, encourage decent job opportunities, enhance and advance social protection, and strengthen dialogue on work-related problems.