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International Labor Organization

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noun

  1. a specialized agency of the United Nations working through member nations to improve working conditions throughout the world; originally an affiliate of the League of Nations: Nobel Peace Prize 1969. ILO, I.L.O.


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North Haven Thai Private Equity Rumdul, a private-equity fund managed by Morgan Stanley, holds a 3.5% stake in Acleda, a microfinance-lender-turned-bank that was started by the International Labor Organization and the United Nations Development Program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Today he works as an ambassador against slave labor for the International Labor Organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

The U.N.-backed International Labor Organization says reforms introduced following the World Cup have improved the situation of migrant workers, while adding that more needs to be done.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

At the end of the speech, Mr. Biden shook hands with International Labor Organization Director-General Gilbert Huongbo, but wandered away as Mr. Lula extended his hand for a shake.

From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2023

Tonight, I say, we will work with the International Labor Organization on a new initiative to raise labor standards around the world.

From State of the Union Address by Clinton, William Jefferson

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