International Organisations
International cooperation in social and employment policy includes the participation of the Federal Government in bodies for the development and promotion of international labour and social standards.
Council of Europe
The Council of Europe contributes to safeguarding human rights.
The International Labour Organization (ILO)
Within the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has lead responsibility for matters involving the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The aim of the OECD is to contribute to sustained economic growth and employment in its member countries.
The United Nations
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs represents the German government in the organs of the United Nations (UN) within its area of responsibility for Germany's international employment and social policies.