Name of Resource | 1. G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial Declaration |
Type | International political commitments |
Country / jurisdiction | G20 |
Organization | G20 Labour and Employment Ministers |
Initiative launch date | 11 September 2014 |
Description | The G20 ministers committed to taking action to improve occupational safety and health on the country-level and collective measures, taking into account each country’s national context, including promoting responsible business practices and effective supply chain engagement to improve occupational safety and health, with reference to United Nations, International Labour Organization, and OECD guidelines and standards, as appropriate. The ministers further commit to reviewing progress with respect to adopted measures during future G20 presidencies. The declaration also encourages countries to consider ratification of relevant International Labour Organization conventions and to make effective use of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, International Labour Organization Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy, and the OECD Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises. |
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