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ILO tasks global community on social justice

By Waliat Musa
20 February 2023   |   4:15 am
As World Day of Social Justice holds today, International Labor Organisation (ILO) has called for a global momentum to see to reduction and prevention of inequalities.

ILO Director-General, Gilbert Houngbo

As World Day of Social Justice holds today, International Labor Organisation (ILO) has called for a global momentum to see to reduction and prevention of inequalities.

In a statement, the Director-General, Gilbert Houngbo, said: “We do so in difficult circumstances. The impact of COVID-19, combined with geopolitical turmoil, an economic crisis and natural disaster, has pushed social progress backwards.

“When we look at current labour market trends, the picture is grim. Global employment growth will be only 1.0 per cent in 2023, less than half the level of 2022. More than 200 million workers live in absolute poverty. Enterprises, especially small and micro-enterprises, have been hard hit.
“So, what the world needs now is a strong and sustained dose of social justice, which is key to fair, peaceful societies. To this end, and to promote decent work, such as access to jobs, rights at work, social protection and social dialogue, ILO aims to launch, in 2023, a Global Coalition for Social Justice.”

He added: “We want to create a global momentum to contribute to the reduction and prevention of inequalities and to ensure that social justice is prioritised in national and global policymaking and activities, in development cooperation and in financial, trade and investment agreements. In short, to make sure that no one is left behind.

“So, amid crisis, I do think there is reason to hope – if we come together to pursue social justice.”

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