International Labour Organization

This year, the Paris Games adopted a Social Charter, which links the entire Olympic games delivery process with social goals inspired by the ILO’s decent work agenda. But how is it being achieved? To learn more, listen to our podcast here: rb.gy/8rhcck #Paris2024

Investing in occupational safety and health not only protects workers but also makes economic sense. The new International Labour Organization report shows that implementing occupational safety and health measures to prevent heat-related injuries could save over $361 billion globally. By prioritizing worker safety, countries can enhance productivity and economic resilience. Learn more: https://ow.ly/6QoN50SK6ht

🔴 More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress, says the new International Labour Organization report. This silent killer is causing serious health issues worldwide, with regions previously unaccustomed to extreme heat now facing increased risks. 🗒️Read the full report: https://ow.ly/cBle50SJUP5

🚨The world is warming at a rapid rate. Over 2.4 billion workers are at risk. 🔹When was the last time you worked in 40-degree heat? 🔹Do you know someone who has had to shift their working hours due to excessive temperatures? The latest International Labour Organization report shows alarming statistics: over 70% of the global workforce is exposed to excessive heat, leading to millions of occupational injuries and thousands of deaths each year. These findings highlight the urgent need for implementing occupational safety and health (OSH) measures to mitigate the financial and health impacts of excessive heat. 👇

The International Labour Organization's new report, "Heat at Work: Implications for Safety and Health," highlights the urgent need to protect workers from extreme heat. 🌡️ The world is warming at a rapid rate, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres calls for global action to safeguard workers' rights and safety.

Over 70% of the global workforce –2.41 billion workers– is exposed to excessive heat annually. 🌡️ This exposure has led to an estimated 22.85 million occupational injuries and 18,970 deaths each year. New International Labour Organization findings highlight the critical need for enhanced occupational safety and health measures to protect workers worldwide. Have a look 👇

Advancing gender-responsive public procurement (#GRPP) is integral to #DecentWork and #SocialJustice. Together with the International Labour Organization, we are calling for more inclusive supply chains and procurement practices. Learn more about our #GRPP campaign: https://bit.ly/49PRiMy

⌛️#Paris2024 is just days away! A new documentary, highlighting the groundbreaking Social Charter adopted by the organizers of the Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 has been released just days before the 2024 games open. Directed by filmmaker Nicolas Garier, Paris 2024 Social Charter – The Gamble of the Games!, delves into the Social’s unique, inclusive and wide-ranging social economic and environmental approach to delivering the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Inspired by the international labour standards, there are 16 commitments which, together, create a range from guarantees of employees’ working conditions, wider and more diverse recruitment parameters, and opening procurement processes to smaller businesses. 📽️Watch it: https://ow.ly/NGUi50SI3aq