Philadelphia Declaration

The Philadelphia Declaration of 1944 is an important international agreement that established the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) core principles of fundamental labor rights. It affirms the right to fair treatment at work, including freedom of association, collective bargaining, the elimination of forced labor, child labor, and discrimination. Essentially, it sets out basic standards for decent working conditions and aims to promote social justice worldwide. The declaration encourages countries to respect these rights and integrate them into national laws, fostering fair and equitable labor practices across nations.