Getting to Zero at Work campaign
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| Zero New Infections. Zero New Infections. Zero New Infections Implement the ILO Recommendation on HIV and AIDS (No. 200) |
The HIV and AIDS Recommendation, 2010 (No. 200) provides sound guidance on addressing HIV through the promotion of human rights, job security and enhancing access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services from a workplace perspective. ILO Recommendation No. 200 is at the heart of the ILO’s strategy to “Getting to Zero at work".
The ILO is launching the “Getting to Zero at work” campaign through which UN agencies, ILO constituents and key partners recognize the significant contribution of the world of work in the HIV response.
UN heads of agencies launch the "Getting to Zero at Work" campaign
Decent work for all, including people living with HIV, is a cornerstone for Getting to zero new infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. We must act now to make all workplaces free from stigma and discrimination!
Guy Ryder, Director General, International Labour Office (ILO)
ILO's efforts on Getting to Zero at Work are critical for an effective response to HIV. The workplace must protect the human rights of workers and ensure a safe and supportive environment for people living with and affected by HIV.
Michel Sidibé, Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Despite significant progress, HIV-related stigma and discrimination remain widespread. It is critical that the rights of people living with HIV are respected in the workplace
Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The starting point is for teachers and all education personnel to work in supportive environments that offer access to vital information about HIV and AIDS and encourage social dialogue. Ultimately, it is students who will benefit when their teachers and the entire education personnel work in a nurturing and positive environment. This is why workplace policies are an essential strategy for Getting to Zero.
Irina Bokova, Director-General, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The workplace is a critical entry point to facilitate access of both HIV and sexual and reproductive health services, including the wide distribution of male and female condoms and comprehensive information on how to use them effectively.”
Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
“The world of work is an essential channel for also reaching key populations involved in informal economies with services, as well as for addressing challenges posed by stigma and discrimination that these groups often face.
As humanitarians, we must embody the notion of protection and respect – not only towards the persons we care for, but also towards our own staff. Only when humanitarian personnel are informed about HIV, know about universal precautions and have access to appropriate health facilities can they advocate effectively for our beneficiaries to have better access to HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment.
António Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Discriminating against staff members living with or affected by HIV does more than rob them of respect; it also potentially robs them of their livelihoods - and even their lives. We cannot succeed in the battle against HIV and AIDS without zero tolerance for stigma and discrimination, in the workplace and every place.
Anthony Lake, Executive Director, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
A comprehensive approach is essential to prevent HIV among the prison population. To protect the rights and health of both prisoners and prison staff it is critical to ensure a safe and healthy prison work environment.
Yuri Fedotov, Executive Director of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director General of the United Nations Office in Vienna
Women's empowerment is one of the only HIV vaccines available today. Women are lagging far behind men in access to land, credit and decent jobs. We must abolish the multiple barriers preventing them from seizing economic opportunities and empower them to reduce their vulnerability to HIV. Gender equality is key to getting to zero.
Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director, UN Women
Health workers stand on the frontline of the AIDS response. If countries are to achieve universal access to HIV services, one of their first steps must be to ensure that all health workers have access to effective and affordable HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General, World Health Organization (WHO)
Creating equal opportunities for people to live healthy, productive lives, secure meaningful jobs, and protect themselves from illnesses and crises, including HIV and AIDS, is vital if we are to achieve a world free of AIDS and poverty.
Tamar Manuelyan Atinc, Vice President for Human Development at the World Bank
