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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Data from the International Labor Organization indicates that a third of people 15 to 24 in Nepal weren’t in any form of employment, education or training last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2023

International Labor Organization Director General Gilbert Houngbo welcomed what he termed a historic initiative.

From Reuters • Sep. 20, 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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