Constitution of the International Labour Organization

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The Constitution of the International Labour Organization is the foundational treaty that established the ILO, defining its structure, mandate, and principles for promoting social justice and internationally recognized labor rights.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf constituent instrument of an international organization
founding treaty
international treaty
multilateral treaty
adoptedAt Peace Conference in Paris
adoptionYear 1919
aimsAt promotion of internationally recognized labour rights
promotion of social justice
alsoKnownAs ILO Constitution
amendedBy Declaration of Philadelphia
amendmentYear 1946
bindingOn member States of the International Labour Organization
cameIntoForceYear 1919
containsPrinciple freedom of expression and association are essential to sustained progress
labour is not a commodity
lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice
poverty anywhere constitutes a danger to prosperity everywhere
defines mandate of the International Labour Organization
principles of the International Labour Organization
structure of the International Labour Organization
depository Government of the United Kingdom (original 1919 instrument)
establishes Governing Body of the International Labour Office
International Labour Conference
International Labour Office
International Labour Organization
hasPreamble Preamble to the Constitution of the International Labour Organization
integrates Declaration of Philadelphia as annex
language English
French
Spanish
legalStatus in force
partOf Treaty of Versailles
providesFor complaints procedures regarding non-observance of ratified conventions
representation of employers in ILO organs
representation of governments in ILO organs
representation of workers in ILO organs
supervision of application of ILO Conventions
tripartite structure of the International Labour Organization
recognizes fundamental importance of human rights in the field of labour
need for international cooperation on labour standards
regulates adoption of International Labour Conventions
adoption of International Labour Recommendations
functions of the Governing Body
functions of the International Labour Office
membership of the International Labour Organization
voting procedures in the International Labour Conference
subjectOf International Labour Organization


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