International labour standards (ILS) adopted and supervised by the International Labour Organization provide a tried and trusted normative foundation to guide Member States for a human-centred approach to a world of work in need of resolute action to promote social justice and to fully implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ILS support policy coherence, provide a level playing field within and across countries to push back at inequalities, drive productivity gains needed to sustain decent standards of living, and regenerate trust in an open global economy that leaves no one behind.

The Academy is a global event offering a choice of highly-specialized tracks on ILS specifically designed to meet the needs of different target groups. It provides in-depth understanding of the comprehensive system of ILS and its application at national level. During its plenary Master Classes, participants with various professional backgrounds explore the ILO's normative arsenal presented in the context of the current state of polycrisis, characterized by a convergence of economic, environmental, geopolitical and security risks of unprecedented magnitude. The Master Classes help to generate focussed discussions, to exchange on common challenges and good practices, and to network with professionals interested in and working on standards-related matters.