The 61st session of the UN Commission for Social Development highlighted the urgent need to address widening inequality gaps and labor market crises that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers stressed the importance of generating decent work, supporting recovery programs, and implementing social protection measures. The priority theme of the session was “Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
In an interactive dialogue, participants discussed how ongoing crises have exposed and worsened labor market inequalities, with marginalized groups being hit hardest. Panelists called for investment in social justice and decent work opportunities to counter the dangerous spiral of inequality.
Representatives from various UN commissions shared regional challenges and called for new social and fiscal compacts, eliminating ageism in the labor market, and increasing corporate taxation. National experiences with social protection policies were also shared during the discussion.
The Commission will continue to address the priority theme in upcoming sessions, focusing on overcoming inequalities and ensuring a sustainable and inclusive recovery from the pandemic.
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