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The International Labour Organization: A Handbook for Minorities and
Indigenous Peoples

Minority Rights Group International and Anti-Slavery International

Author: Chandra Roy and Mike Kaye

Publication date: May 2002

Series: Minority Rights Group International Training Material

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the United Nations (UN)
agency specializing in labour rights and has a mandate which
encompasses a range of socio-economic issues, including the protection
and promotion of human rights. This Handbook gives an insider�s view
of how the ILO works. It explains how the ILO can be used by
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and others, to promote and
protect minority and indigenous peoples� rights. This new Handbook
from Minority Rights Group International (MRG) and Anti-Slavery
International provides an overview of the ILO�s structure, relevant
committees and methods, in an accessible format. It offers practical
advice, case studies and step-by-step guidance on working with the
ILO; showing, for example, how NGOs can provide information to the
ILO, how they can influence its agenda, and how they can work with
bodies such as trade unions to further minority and indigenous
peoples� concerns. 

While this Handbook is aimed at minorities and indigenous peoples�
organizations, and other NGOs working to promote human rights, it will
be of interest to anyone wishing to learn more about the ILO and its
role in fighting discrimination and protecting rights.

Chandra Roy is an international lawyer who helped establish the
Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO). She has worked
at the Equality and Employment Branch of the ILO legal department.
Mike Kaye is the Communications Coordinator for Anti-Slavery
International.

Series: Minority Rights Group Training, ISSN 0305 6252, ISBN 1 897693
737

Publication date: January 2001, A4, wirebound, 52pp, �5.70 per copy
inc. P&P (�5.95/US$9.50 outside the UK/EIRE).

Contents include:

Glossary/Preface

I. The International Labour Organization: Historical
background/Fundamental Principles/ILO structure

II. International labour standards: Introduction/Influence of
international labour standards/Classification of international labour
standards

III. Human Rights: Discrimination/Forced labour/Freedom of
Association/Child labour/Declaration of Fundamental Principles and
Rights at Work

IV. Indigenous Peoples: Historical background/ILO Conventions

V. Mechanisms to ensure compliance with ILO standards: Supervisory
system/Supervisory bodies/Technical assistance

VI. Complaints: Constitutional procedures/Special procedures for
complaints relating to freedom of association/Direct contacts

VII. Case studies: Introduction/Burma/Bangladesh/Mexico

VIII. How to work with the ILO: Access to the ILO/Working with the ILO

Notes/Bibliography/Useful Addresses.

For information or to order copies of The International Labour
Organization: A Handbook for Minorities and Indigenous Peoples

contact Graham Fox on 020 7978 9498 x 205, e-mail:
graham.fox@mrgmail.org