What we do
International Labour Standards
Since 1919, the International Labour Organization has maintained and developed a system of international labour standards aimed at promoting opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and dignity.
The ILO regularly holds meetings at the international, regional, national and sectoral level to examine social and labour issues of interest to governments, employers' and workers' organizations.
• International Labour Conference • The ILO Governing Body • Regional meetings • more..
The ILO plans for events and campaigns to draw in participation and raise public awareness for labour and social issues worldwide.
To make the Decent Work agenda a reality at a national level, ILO’s technical cooperation projects are implemented through close cooperation between recipient countries, donors, and the ILO, which maintains a network of offices worldwide.
The International Labour Office publishes the results of research related to the changing nature of work and employment which is of importance to policy makers and others concerned with the changing nature of work.
• ILO bookstore • The International Labour Review • Labordoc – publications database • more..
Within the UN system, the ILO Bureau of Statistics is the focal point for labour statistics. These statistics are needed for the development and evaluation of policies and for assessing progress towards decent work. They are also an important tool for information and analysis, helping to increase understanding of common problems, explain actions and mobilize interest.
• LABORSTA - ILO’s statistical database • Labour Force Surveys • more..
The ILO is the world’s major resource centre for information, analysis and guidance on the world of work. Research accompanies and reinforces all of the Organization’s practical activities.
• International Training Centre of the ILO, Turin • International Institute for Labour Studies • more..