International Organisations
International cooperation in social and employment policy matters includes the German government's participation in bodies that promote international labour and social standards.
Council of Europe
The Council of Europe works to safeguard human rights.
The International Labour Organization (ILO)
Within the Federal Government, responsibility for matters involving the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva lies with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The OECD has the objective of contributing to sustainable economic growth and employment in its member states.
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.