The two-day meeting organized by the International Labor Organization (ILO) to announce his proposal to a Global Alliance for Social Justiceto reduce and prevent inequality.
“The world is at a decisive moment. Today’s policies on climate, on threats to global security, on social solidarity and more, will shape our future and of our children and grandchildren,” he speak.
Therefore, the Summit offers an opportunity to “explore the solutions that will make that future.” more fair, equitable, sustainable and inclusive”, he added.
A ‘seismic shift’
Mr. Guterres noted that the world of work “changing at breakneck speed”against the backdrop of ongoing shared challenges, including the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and increasing poverty, inequality, hatred and discrimination.
Furthermore, the climate crisis, conflict and humanitarian emergencies are uprooting and disrupting the learning and working lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
The fourth industrial revolution is taking place amid this turmoil, he said.
“We can’t predict its outcome – but we already know the outlines of seismic change taking place: more automation; digital transformation; switch to renewable energy; sustainable production; and the need for quality education, retraining and retraining,” he added.
prepare now
This change means Jobs will be lost in some areas and created in otherss, requires different skills, and “we must prepare now, to avoid even greater division, injustice, and mistrust.”
Mr. Guterres said the ILO has been at the forefront of providing a roadmap to navigate the transition towards a fair and decent future of work, and that its “foundation” must be social justice.
Put people first
He said the Global Coalition for Social Justice represents an important force helping to promote sustainable development and meet current and future challenges.
The initiative “is about rebuilding the social contract through human-centered policies based on the foundations and guidelines of social justice.”
He emphasized that the social contract must be women and young people central and inclusive of equal opportunities for all; access to essential services; lifelong education and training; decent work and social protection.
The Secretary General pointed out Global accelerator on employment and social protectionwhich he debuted in September 2021.
The United Nations Platform will coordinate international financing to create hundreds of millions of new jobs and extend social protection to the four billion uninsured worldwide.
