International Labour Organization Conference Calls for Renewed Global Action on Universal Social Protection
The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently hosted a global conference in Geneva, emphasizing the urgent need for renewed action on universal social protection. The event, titled 'Universal Social Protection in a Changing World: Advancing Social Development and Decent Work,' brought together governments, workers' and employers' organizations, international institutions, and civil society representatives. Participants stressed that translating political commitments and national strategies into reality is crucial for achieving universal social protection. The conference, organized by the ILO, the World Bank, and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung under the Global Partnership for Universal Social Protection (USP2030), focused on strengthening political commitment, national policies, and an enabling global environment for social protection. Discussions highlighted the necessity of a comprehensive approach that supports pathways from cash transfers to decent and productive employment with social security. Ac...
