ILO

“This Way to Social Justice"

On 23rd September the ILO will launch a global communication campaign to raise awareness of the urgent need to reduce inequalities in the world of work. The launch is planned to coincide with the Global Citizen Festival at the end of the UNGA high-level week. During the concert, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, will take to the stage to call for action on inequalities and greater social justice in the world. Campaign materials will be posted across the ILO’s social media channels and will be made available for sharing.

• How to watch the Global Citizen Festival

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ILO welcomes US-Brazil global initiative on decent work

The U.S. Brazil Partnership for Workers’ Rights aims to ensure safe and fair working conditions, promote a worker-centric transition to clean energy, ensure new technologies benefit workers, and eliminate workplace discrimination.

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How tackling inequalities can help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

As Heads of State and Government gather at the UN General Assembly in New York to review the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the ILO World of Work Show discuss where we stand on the 17 SDGs and what more needs to be done to achieve them. The show also offers a sneak peek at the ILO’s soon to be launched campaign - “This Way to Social Justice - which aims to help combat inequalities for a greener, healthier and more sustainable future for all.

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21 million euros pledged at UNGA for Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

The International Labour Organization-coordinated initiative will play an important role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

• Replay: SDG Action Weekend, High Impact Initiatives: Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

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