Decent work key to development – Guy Ryder

The International Labour Organizations (ILO) Director-General, Guy Ryder  has said decent work is key to achieving sustainable development, social justice and a foundation for  lasting peace in the world. Guy Ryder  stated this in his message   to the governments of the world at the occasion of  the  United Nations, 2019, “World Day of Social Justice.” […]

The International Labour Organizations (ILO) Director-General, Guy Ryder  has said decent work is key to achieving sustainable development, social justice and a foundation for  lasting peace in the world.

Guy Ryder  stated this in his message   to the governments of the world at the occasion of  the  United Nations, 2019, “World Day of Social Justice.”

The ILO DG in his brief but thought-provoking statement, re-echoed ILO’s mission to the world: “if you want peace and development, work for social justice,” adding that for a century, ILO has pursued its mandate to promote social justice through the world of work.

Ryder reminded world leaders and policy makers of the avoidable economic depression that may befall human society world wide   should the world continue to play deaf ear to ILO calls and warnings, saying “Undoubtedly, there has been much economic and social progress. Yet the fruits are often unevenly distributed.”

“Many people have been lifted out of poverty but many are in danger of falling back. Technology has generated jobs, opened up opportunities and alleviated drudgery, yet billions are still barely surviving in the informal economy. Many societies are scarred by deep social and economic divides; populations are torn apart by war and conflict.

He said that the ILO will continue to be an advocate for the rights and standards that underpin decent work as well as   the policies that foster decent work world over.