Decent work for all: pathway to sustainable development

IOSH is hosting a virtual side event to coincide with the United Nations' (UN) High-Level Political Forum to assess progress on the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Under the banner of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the forum marks the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The side events bring together governments, international organisations, the private sector and other key stakeholders for vital conversations. 

IOSH will focus on the critical role of occupational safety and health in achieving the SDGs, in particular SDG 8 – decent work and economic growth. Your participation will help ensure no one is left behind in the pursuit of safe, decent and sustainable work.

Main themes

• Policy gaps and imbalances. What’s blocking decent work?
• Exploring innovative practices for promoting decent work. Strategies to respect, promote and realise the fundamental principle and right at work on a safe and healthy working environment.
• Question and answer.

Speakers

• Ruth Wilkinson, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, IOSH
• Ana Ercoreca de la Cruz, Secretary General International Association of Labour Inspection (IALI)
• Megan Galvin, Gender Equality and Social Sustainability, UN Global Compact
• Prof Seong-Kyu Kang, President of the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH)
• Ms Anna Holtkamp, Board Member European Youth Forum

IOSH members and non-members.