Published: March 22, 2011
Changes Under Way in Arab Nations Must Promote Employment and Rights
The changes currently under way in the Arab nations must meet the concerns of governments, employers and workers for achieving decent work. This was highlighted today by the United Nations labour agency.
Juan Somavia, Director-General of the UN International Labour Organization (ILO)and Senior Arab officials met today to discuss ways to ensure a more equitable future in their region.
Widespread unemployment, poverty and lack of freedoms have been cited as some of the reasons for the popular protests that have erupted recently across North Africa and the Middle East in countries such as Tunisia, Egypt and Libya.
"The recent turn of events is extremely worrying... if people are shot and killed, dialogue is rejected. No short- or medium-term economic or social benefits can come out of such confrontation."- Mr. Somavia
The overall aim, according to ILO, is to promote employment and rights through robust social dialogue structures and institutions.
Source: United Nations
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