Received:
2024-09-11 | Accepted:
2025-03-05 | Published:
2025-03-30
Title
The activities of the International Labour Organization in the context of achieving the sustainable development goals
Abstract
This study examines the pivotal role of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on promoting decent work and ensuring safe and secure working conditions. The article explores the mechanisms of international regulation of social and labour relations, highlighting both the historical and contemporary contributions of the ILO to global labour standards. It evaluates the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on progress toward achieving these goals, emphasising the emergent challenges and the need for innovative measures to enhance occupational safety and health. The study also analyses the ILO's historical legacy, which has shaped the international labour landscape over the past century, and discusses its current initiatives to address modern labour challenges. Special attention is given to the interconnection between economic growth, financial sustainability, and the implementation of international labour standards. By exploring specific strategies for improving workplace conditions and fostering financial resilience, the research presents actionable recommendations for global policymakers, organisations, and stakeholders. The findings underscore the importance of adopting a multidimensional and cooperative approach to resolving global social and labour issues. The study concludes that achieving the SDGs - particularly Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) - requires strengthened international collaboration and a shared commitment to aligning labour policies with sustainable development objectives. This comprehensive examination of the ILO's role provides valuable insights into its strategic importance in ensuring equitable and sustainable progress in labour relations worldwide.
Keywords
social and labour relations, sustainable development goals, international labour organisation, occupational safety and health, decent work, international standards, economic growth
JEL classifications
J80
, J28
, O15
, F66
, I38
, G21
, K30
URI
http://jssidoi.org/jesi/article/1294
DOI
Pages
304-314
Funding
The scientific paper was elaborated within the framework of the international scientific project “Management of the processes of recovery and sustainable development of public and economic law entities of the EU member states, in particular Slovakia and Ukraine” conducted by the BUEM and of the KHNUE (research projekt number: 1/2024 M).
This is an open access issue and all published articles are licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
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