ilo

Everyday

1. ILO stands for the International Labour Organization, a part of the United Nations that sets fair rules for work, such as fighting child labour. tree →
2. On its own ilo is not an English word; it may be part of a name or a cut piece of a word (kilo, silo). tree →

In the lessons

In lessons on work, rights and the UN: the ILO says children should be at school, not working. Phrases: ILO conventions, the ILO in Geneva.

Examples

• The ILO is part of the United Nations. tree →
• The ILO works to end child labour. tree →
• The ILO has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. tree →
• ILO rules say workers should be safe at work. tree →
• The ILO was set up in 1919, after the First World War. tree →
• Ilo on its own isn't an English word. tree →

Note

Written in capitals: ILO. Say each letter: I-L-O. Labour is spelt Labour in its name.