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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

The International Labor Organization this month acknowledged “undoubtedly significant challenges” remain in Qatar.

From Washington Times Nov. 16, 2023

Labor in the League system; a study of the International Labor Organization in relation to international administration. © 19Dec34; A79002.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1962 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

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