The three-day forum is being held online, bringing together world leaders, heads of international organizations and representatives of employers and workers groups, Xinhua reported. verbs from all over the world.
We need a green, people-centred, people-first recovery.
“Putting people first means achieving universal social protection, the best line of defense against shocks of all kinds and crucial to a just transition.”
Mr. Guterres commended the ILO for convening the forum, which comes at an important time for countries, economies, families and workers.
Against the backdrop of the pandemic, he said, poverty has increased, inequality has increased and household incomes have fallen, while billionaires’ profits have skyrocketed.
The secretary-general added that the situation is even worse for women, as they face rising unemployment and the burden mostly on caregiving.
Many women will not be able to re-enter the workforce without a “solid” safety net and good job opportunities, he said.
Meanwhile, vaccine inequality persists, meaning richer countries are gearing up to recover as many low-income countries face mounting debt as well as large job deficits and large employment deficits. Castle.
In addition, the Secretary-General stressed the urgent need for climate action, reiterating that countries are “significantly off target” when it comes to limiting global warming.
He says putting people first means renewing their social contract and making a big investment in their future lives.
Among the key discussion topics at the forum was the Global Accelerator for Employment and Social Protection for a Equal Transformation, which the United Nations Chief launched in September 2021.
The goal is to create at least 400 million jobs, particularly in the “green” and care-giving sectors, and to extend social protection to the nearly 4 billion people currently uninsured.
Mr. Guterres called on countries to act now to achieve a fair recovery, noting that the balance between global disruption and global disruption depends on the choices made today. .
Source: IANS
