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Established in 1919 as an agency of the League of Nations.
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It is a UN agency
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HQ : Geneva, Switzerland
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It deals with labor issues, particularly international labor standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all
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India is a founder member of ILO
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The ILO registers complaints against entities that are violating international rules; however, it does not impose sanctions on governments
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The ILO has 187 member states: 186 of the 193 UN member states plus the Cook Islands are members of the ILO.
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In 1969, the organisation received the Nobel Peace Prize for improving peace among classes, pursuing decent work and justice for workers, and providing technical assistance to other developing nations.
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