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COVID-19 and advocates

Yalitza Aparicio: Protect domestic workers with labour laws, emergency measures

16 June 2020

Oscar-nominated actor, Yalitza Aparicio talks about how the COVID19 pandemic has exposed the fragility of domestic workers. These workers continue to lack access to social protection systems, emergency health measures and endure poor working conditions. During this crisis, they are risking contagion as well as losing their livelihoods.

COVID-19 and advocates

Serj Tankian: COVID-19 can increase instances of child labour

15 June 2020

On World Day against Child Labour, Serj Tankian, a celebrated musician, calls upon all countries, governments, and partners to act decisively against child labour. He says that the pandemic can push back the progress done to get children out of child labour.

COVID-19 and advocates

Joaquín Furriel: People at the centre of policies

10 June 2020

Actor Joaquín Furriel stresses on the need for income security and protection for all those affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic is having a catastrophic effect on working hours and earnings, globally.

COVID-19 and advocates

We must act now to end violence and harassment

10 June 2020

V an award-winning playwright, performer and activist, formerly known as Eve Ensler, spells out the devastating effects of violence on businesses, individuals, and society. She calls upon governments to ratify ILO Convention 190 addressing violence and harassment in the world of work.

COVID-19 and advocates

Build better by putting people and planet first

09 June 2020

Mustafa Santiago Ali, an activist for environmental justice, talks about the need for a green recovery to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 and advocates

People with disabilities are solution providers and co-creators during crises

09 June 2020

Disability-rights activist and actor Marlee Matlin talks about key steps we all can take to ensure that people with disabilities aren’t left behind in the response to the COVID-19 crisis. Together we can build a better normal.

COVID-19 and advocates

Turn crisis into an opportunity

15 April 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has forced nearly 1.37 billion students to stay at home. Youth icon and Indian cinema actor, Ishaan Khatter says that this can be an opportunity to learn new skills, adapt to our changing world of work while taking care of our health and our society.

COVID-19 and advocates

Labour and Human rights in sports, a priority

14 April 2020

On International Day of Sports for Development and Peace Mary Harvey spoke about the need for a strong team spirit in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. She is committed to promoting labour and human rights standards in the arena of sports.