International Labour Organisation

British

noun

ILO. a special agency of the United Nations responsible for research and recommendations in the field of labour conditions and practices: founded in 1919 in affiliation to the League of Nations

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Numerous international organizations, including the International Labour Organisation have decried the abuses in these programs and called for them to be shut down.

From Salon

The International Labour Organisation and WHO estimate that millions of women and child labourers working in the informal recycling sector may be affected.

From BBC

A recent report by the International Labour Organisation said half of India's workforce worked for over 49 hours each week, making India the second country after Bhutan to have the longest working hours.

From BBC

In 2019, the International Labour Organisation, drawing on household surveys in 118 countries, estimated there were around 260 million home-based workers worldwide, representing 7.9% of the global employment.

From BBC

Mr Jeish said the PA had asked donor countries and the International Labour Organisation for help but "they haven't heard back yet".

From BBC

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