The International Labor Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization’s mission is to promote social justice and promote decent working conditions for women and men around the world.

The ILO sets international labor standards, which are conventions and recommendations that establish basic principles and rights at work, such as freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining, and the elimination of forced labor and child labor. The organization also provides technical assistance and advice to member states on issues related to labor and employment, and conducts research and collects data on labor-related issues.

The ILO has 187 member states, and its work covers a wide range of labor-related issues, such as employment and job creation, social protection, and labor migration. The organization’s work includes promoting gender equality and the rights of workers with disabilities, and advocating for the rights of workers in the informal economy.

As a specialized agency of the United Nations, the ILO is funded primarily by contributions from member states. The organization is governed by a tripartite structure, which includes representatives of governments, employers, and workers, and is committed to social dialogue and partnership in all of its operations.