India’s term as the chairman of the governing body of the International Labor Organization (ILO) ends
India’s term as the chairman of the governing body of the International Labor Organization (ILO) ends
Recently, India’s term as the President of the ‘Governing Body’ of the International Labor Organization (ILO) has come to an end.
It may be noted that in the year 2020, India assumed the presidency of the governing body of the International Labor Organization after a gap of 35 years. India’s tenure in the ILO was from October 2020 to June 2021.
About Governing Body:
It is the apex executive body of the International Labor Organisation. This body plays a key role in the ILO’s policies, programmes, agenda, budget determination and the election of the Director-General. It meets in Geneva, Switzerland.
About International Labor Organization (ILO):
- The ILO was established after the First World War as an agency for the League of Nations. It was established by the Treaty of Versailles in the year
- In 1946, the International Labor Organization became the first specialized agency of the United Nations. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. In the year 1969, it was awarded the ‘Nobel Peace Prize’ for its work.
- It is the only tripartite agency of the United Nations in which governments, employers and workers are involved together.
Major reports published by ILO:
- World Employment and Social Outlook
- Global Wage Report
Source: The Hindu
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