Uganda’s Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Amongi Betty Akena has called on World Leaders gathered in Geneva to refocus on the Aspirations of ILO crafted Century ago, of putting people at the heart of social Development.
” We must design policies to promote equal opportunities that guarantee the rights of each individual to persue Development.” Amongi noted.
On June 14, 2023 Minister of Gender Amongi, while delivering her Speech in Geneva, alongside H.E RAMAPHOSA CYRIL, PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA, H.E ALAIN BERSET, PRESIDENT OF SWITZERLAND, AMONG MANY HEADS OF STATES. UN HEADQUARTER, GENEVA.
She added that a more equitable and sustainable future should be the guiding principles of actions by governments around the world, if the global community is to achieve Social Justice For all.
Amongi called on governments to focus on creating opportunities for women, youth and other vulnerable groups through scaling up global financing for social protection, providing policy to attract enterprises to grow, skilling youth & women and focusing on equal access to affordable Internet and digital literacy.
“Technological innovations provides amazing opportunities to bring more decent work, we should prioritize and finance creativity and digital innovations.” Amongi asserted.
Noting that in Uganda, many small and medium businesses are now operating online.
The High level meeting on the World of Work Summit has been addressed by the President of Switzerland, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Malta, Sweden, the UN Secretary General, Director General of ILO and many Heads of State are lined up to Speak, including H.E Ruto due to address the conference today, 15th.6.2023.