Monday, June 09, 2008

Gender equality at the heart of decent work, Campaign 2008-2009

International Labour Organization (ILO)
We often hear people asking the question, Are human rights relevant to me? It's natural to ask such questions, and while the relevance of human rights may not be in doubt in the eyes of human rights practitioners, it may not be so clear cut to the lay person.

Thus, every opportunity should be made to showcase the relevance of human rights to everyone.

The above campaign by the ILO could be one example. For example, pushing for equal pay (the right to equal remuneration) ensures you get paid properly, which is especially relevant in the current trend of increasing prices...

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