International Labour Organization Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Economics
- Subcategories: Peace Movement, Pacifism, Pacifists, Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Human Rights, Labor, Unions, Work, Employment
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, French History
- Geographical Location: Norway, Scandinavia
- Date: December 10, 1969
Article abstract: The ILO, a specialized agency of the United Nations, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its fifty years of efforts to improve the condition of workers around the world, to protect human rights, and to foster social justice.
Summary of Event
The Nobel Peace Prize was a fitting reward to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for fifty years of accomplishments on behalf of all laborers. These accomplishments included development of international labor standards to improve the conditions of workers regarding hours of work,...
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