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FACTS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE
What is Social Justice? Social Justice is based on equality of rights for all peoples and the possibility for all human beings without discrimination, to benefit from economic and social progress everywhere. Promoting social justice is about more than increasing income and creating jobs. It is also about rights, dignity and voice for working women and men as well as economic, social and political empowerment.
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FACTS ON CHILD LABOUR
One out of six children in the world today is involved in child labour, doing work that is damaging to his or her mental, physical and emotional development. These children work in a variety of industries, and in many parts of the world. The vast majority are in the agricultural sector, where they may be exposed to dangerous chemicals and equipment. Others are street children, peddling or running errands to earn a living...
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FACTS ON DECENT WORK
“The primary goal of the ILO today is to promote opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity.” Juan Somavia, ILO Director-General. The Decent Work concept was formulated by the ILO’s constituents as a means to identify the Organization’s major priorities and to modernize its approach for the twenty-first century...
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FACTS ON GREEN JOBS Green Jobs have become an emblem of a more sustainable economy and society, that preserves the environment for present and future generations and is more equitable and inclusive of all people and all countries. The rationale for green growth and clean development has mostly been presented as a ...
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FACTS ON HIV/AIDS AND THE WORLD OF WORK
Of the millions of people infected with HIV/AIDS, the vast majority are working age (15 to 49) – people who are the mainstay of families, communities, enterprises and economies. Those with important economic and social roles – both men and women – are prevented from providing their full contribution to development...
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FACTS ON LABOUR MIGRATION
Millions of people worldwide are leaving their home countries every year in search of work. But many are not looking simply for better work. Propelled by poverty and insecurity, they are looking for any work. Migration of labour is a key feature of globalization, and it makes a significant impact on the world economy...
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