The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations specialized agency dedicated to promoting decent work, social justice, and inclusive employment. This website brings together authoritative policy texts, research reports, legal instruments, and statistical data to provide information and tools for global labour governance.
Core features and highlights
- Provides full texts and commentaries of global labour standards, conventions, and implementation guidelines;
- Publishes latest research, policy recommendations, and interactive statistical data;
- Offers technical cooperation, training courses, and case libraries to support capacity building;
Use cases and target users
Suitable for government policymakers, legislators, researchers, trade unions and employer organizations, NGOs, and the public concerned with labour rights, for legislative reference, academic research, project design, training, and policy evaluation.
Key strengths and highlights
- Authority: As a UN agency, its content has high credibility and international influence;
- Global coverage: Balances international standards and regional practices, making comparison and adaptation easy;
- Practical tools: Includes a
data platform, guides, and training resources that facilitate translation into concrete action; - Multilingualism & accessibility: Provides materials in multiple languages and resources tailored to different audiences, supporting local implementation and outreach.