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How are international labour standards used?

International labour standards are agreed under democratic principles by representatives of governments, workers and employers of all the social and economic systems of the world

They are the global model for workplace rights and responsibilities. As such, it is the obligation of ILO member States to realize them as far as possible, and the mission of the ILO is to promote their realization.

* How international labour standards are intended for use
* The obligations of ILO member States as to international labour standards
* What a ratification is and how it is done
* What the International Labour Office does to promote international labour standards
* What is done to see that international labour standards are applied
 
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