What is the International Labour Organization?
Q: What is the International Labour Organization?
A: The International Labour Organization (ILO) is an international organization created in Geneva in 1919 to improve working conditions and standard of living.
Q: When did it become a special organization of the United Nations?
A: In 1946, the ILO became a special organization of the United Nations.
Q: Who was the director-general before Guy Ryder?
A: Juan Somavía was the ILO's director-general from 1999 until October 2012.
Q: Who makes up its governing body?
A: The governing body of the ILO is composed of 28 government representatives, 14 workers' representatives, and 14 employers' representatives.
Q: When did it win the Nobel Peace Prize?
A: The ILO won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.
Q: How many members are on its governing body?
A: There are 56 members on its governing body - 28 government representatives, 14 workers' representatives, and 14 employers' representatives.
