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19-07-2021

Trade unions welcome UN HLPF Ministerial Declaration, but demand action

Trade unions have welcomed the adoption of the Ministerial Declaration by the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) as it recognises decent work, social protection and climate resilient investments with just transitions as key pillars for recovery. But this must now be translated into government action.

16-07-2021

HLPF 2021: Namibia’s unions call for a human-centred recovery to the Covid-19 crisis

Mahongora Kavihuha, General-Secretary of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia, took the floor at the session dedicated to the Voluntary National Review of the government of Namibia, which was held at the High-level Political Forum for Sustainable Development (HLPF) on Thursday 15 July.

16-07-2021

HLPF 2021: Fighting forced and child labour requires holistic approach to workers’ rights

Speaking on behalf of the global trade union movement, Measho Berihu (CETU, Ethiopia) participated in the side-event of the Alliance 8.7. that was held in the frame of the HLPF 2021 on 14 July. The session was dedicated to assessing global progress on the eradication of child labour.

15-07-2021

HLPF 2021: Asia-Pacific unions point out SDG 8 deficit as major obstacle to region’s sustainable development

All India INTUC Organising Secretary, Chandra Shekar spoke on behalf of the ITUC Asia Pacific at the HLPF thematic session dedicated to the findings and recommendations from the Regional Fora on Sustainable Development held during the month of March 2021.

15-07-2021

HLPF 2021: Chad’s trade unions call on government to invest in SDGs to improve people’s lives and ensure lasting peace

Demba Karyom, from the Union of Trade Unions of Chad, spoke during the VNR session of the government of Chad, which was held at the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development on Wednesday July 14.

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