International Labour Organization

It is founded in 1919, as part of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I. It has headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland. India is a founding member.
It is a specialized UN agency that sets international labour standards and promotes decent work for all through:
1. Formulating international labour standards
2. Promoting rights at work
3. Encouraging decent employment opportunities
4. Enhancing social protection
5. Strengthening dialogue on work-related issues
Major initiatives:
1. Decent Work Agenda: Promotes productive employment, rights and protection
2. International Labour Conference: Annual meeting of member states, adopts conventions and policies
3. World Employment and Social Outlook: Reports on global labour market trends
4. Global Commission on the Future of Work: Anticipates impacts of AI, Automation etc