[20000124]RS20445_童工与国际劳工组织（ILO）.pdf

1 The ILO is a U.N. specialized agency that focuses on labor standards and the rights of workers.It is unique among U.N. agencies because the members include representatives of the major laborand business organizations in each country as well as government representatives. The ILO adoptslabor standards as treaties that it encourages member countries to adopt and implement into theirlaws and practice. It provides technical assistance to help governments implement the conventions.While contributions to the ILO are assessed, or required of each member country, the technicalassistance programs are funded with voluntary contributions.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20445January 24, 2000Child Labor and the International LaborOrganization (ILO)Lois McHughForeign Affairs AnalystForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryWith the adoption of a new child labor convention in Geneva on June 17, 1999, ILOmember states began to take a more aggressive stand against the exploitation of childrenin the labor market. This convention joins the seven core labor conventions that the ILOmembers have determined i