About the International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Origins and History

The ILO was founded in 1919, in the wake of a destructive war, to pursue a vision based on the premise that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice. The ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.

How ILO Works

The unique tripartite structure of the ILO gives an equal voice to workers, employers and governments to ensure that the views of the social partners are closely reflected in labour standards and in shaping policies and programmes.

Mission and Objectives

The main aims of the ILO are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.

The Gambia and the ILO

The Gambia is a member of the ILO since 1995.There are eight ILO conventions ratified by The Gambia which are the core conventions.

C105 - Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105)
C111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111)
C138 - Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138)
C029 - Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29)
C087 - Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87)
C098 - Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98)
C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100)
C182 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182)