Half the planet is scratching a living. Existing on less than $2 a day, they’re far from having a fair and equal wage. Tragically, slave labour still exists in our world, inequality between men and women’s pay packets continues and the divide between rich and poor sky-rockets. From levelling workers’ rights around the world to eradicating human trafficking and stopping the gender pay gap, Goal 8 is all about coming together so everyone enjoys Decent Work and Economic Growth.
The UN’s SubGoals for decent work and economic growth
Diversify, innovate and upgrade for economic productivity
Promote policies to support job creation and growing enterprises
Improve resource efficiency in consumption and production
Ensure full employment and decent work with equal pay
Promote youth employment, education and training
End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour
Protect labour rights and promote safe working environments
Promote beneficial and sustainable tourism
Provide universal access to banking, insurance and financial service
Increase aid for trade support
Develop a global youth employment strategy
How you can help
1
Be a conscious consumer. If something is cheap it is likely to be hurting people or the planet in some way.
2
Read about workers in other countries and business practices. Talk to your colleagues about these issues.
3
Buy from local producers. Support local economic growth by choosing to buy from local producers and businesses.
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