INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORAGNISATION PPT ON SOCIAL SCIENCE
- 1. INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION BY R. ARAADHANA V B WINTER For Social Science
- 3. What is ILO? • ILO – International Labour Organisation • A Specialised Agency of United Nations devoted to promoting social justice after first World war. • It internationally recognises human and labour rights.
- 4. Why was ILO formed? To ensure social justice and protection for everyone Deals with labour problems like : working conditions, unemployment, workplace accidents, diseases, etc., Men and women have equal access to decent work
- 5. When was ILO formed? 1919 • First established by a Treaty (agreement signed) after first World War 1946 • ILO became the First Specialised agency of United Nations
- 6. OVERVIEW HEAD QUARTERS • Geneva, Switzerland MEMBERS • 187 Members • India is a Founding Member of ILO UNIQUE FEATURE • ‘TRIPARTITE’ • Equal voice for worker, employer and Government
- 7. What does ILO do? Set Labour Standards Promote Social equality and justice Develop Policies to promote decent work Create Programs to create Jobs
- 8. STRUCTURE OF ILO ILC International Labour conference Governing Body ILO International Labour Office Legislative wing Does Policy Making Executive wing Implements decisions of ILC Focal Point Collect information and distribute labour problems
- 9. FUNCTIONS OF ILO Full employment and raise standard of living Policies with wages, hours and work environment Protection of life and health of workers Facilities for transfer & training of labour (Migrant Workers) Provision of child care and woman welfare, etc.,
- 10. Declaration on fundamental rights at work by ILO (adopted in 1998) Elimination of Forced Labour Abolition of Child Labour Elimination of Employment Discrimination Safe & Healthy working conditions Freedom of association (Labourers can form welfare associations)
- 11. ILO was awarded Nobel Peace Price in 1969 for promoting peace among nations and providing technical assistance to developing nations.
- 12. International Labour (Workers’) Day is celebrated on 1st of May Every year to recognise the contributions of workers worldwide and promoting their rights.
- 13. • Thank you