International labour standards

International labour standards are conventions, treaties and recommendations designed to regulate against unjust and inhumane labour practices.

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Conventions - Treaties

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The primary exponent of international labour standards is the International Labour Organization (ILO). Established in 1919, the ILO advocates international standards as essential for the eradication of labour conditions involving "injustice, hardship and privation".

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International Labour Organization - 1919

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According to the ILO, international labour standards contribute to the possibility of lasting peace, help to mitigate potentially adverse effects of international market competition and help the progress of international development.

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Peace - International development

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