Inclusive, peaceful, and democratic societies uphold labour rights. They acknowledge the importance of freedom of association, collective bargaining and social dialogue as pillars of social justice. And they value the positive contribution of women in building sustainable peace.
Trade unions know that workers are always amongst the first to suffer from the effects of exclusion, war and totalitarianism. We champion a development model that promotes democratic governance and includes workers when drafting, implementing and monitoring policies. To achieve this, we must address the root causes of all forms of violence, promote disarmament, and redirect investments from weapons to policies that put people and the planet first.
Trade unions are ready to lead the way in building inclusive, peaceful, and democratic societies for all
Our priorities for SDG 16 on peace, justice and strong institutions, and for SDG 17on partnerships to achieve the Goals
- Uphold labour rights and social dialogue as pillars to peace and democratic processes.
- Engage social partners in all sustainable development policy-making processes.
- Advocate for labour courts and access to legal aid on labour matters.
- Set a 50 per cent goal for women’s participation at all levels of international peace and security initiatives.
- Enhance international law on disarmament, arms control, non-proliferation, and the arms trade.
- Build a renewed multilateralism based on social dialogue and democracy to promote social justice.
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