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Today, on International Labour Day, let's reaffirm our commitment to social justice and decent work for all. ✊ As we strive for a fairer society, let's remember the importance of empowering every individual in the workforce. 💼🌐 #SokongCelebrate #LabourDay #SocialJustice #DecentWork

Celebrating America's independence today — but recognizing, no one is free until all are free. Free to choose if and when you want to plan for a family; to choose your future; and to choose to fully participate in society on terms you decide. PSIers worldwide share what being free means to them: https://bit.ly/3VaLPd2 #SRHR #HealthForAll #ReproductiveRights #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity

Raising public awareness is just as crucial as implementing any initiative. Effective awareness campaigns educate and engage the community, fostering a greater understanding of the issues at hand. This understanding can lead to more informed decisions, increased participation, and stronger support for initiatives. Public awareness helps to highlight the importance of the cause, build trust, and mobilize resources. It also creates a sense of shared responsibility and empowers individuals to take action, ultimately driving more impactful and sustainable outcomes. Without adequate awareness, even the best initiatives may struggle to gain traction and achieve their goals. To this end, here is an other effort on my end to spread awarness around labour rights, specifically fundamental. https://lnkd.in/dzDyfV4q

🔔 Emergency Update: Main Takeaways from the King’s Speech Following Labour’s first King’s Speech, several measures will be implemented to address the outlined priorities. ➡️ The Employment Rights Bill will aim to ensure fairer treatment and flexible working conditions for employees. ➡️ GB Energy will be launched with substantial public investment to support renewable energy projects and potentially reduce household energy costs. ➡️ The new Border Security Command will be established to enhance efforts against people smuggling, using advanced prosecutorial powers. ➡️ The Tobacco and Vapes Bill and Mental Health Act reform will address public health issues and protect individuals’ rights. ➡️ Crime and anti-social behaviour will be tackled through new enforcement measures and a victim-centred justice approach. ➡️ The Digital Information and Smart Data Bill will reintroduce digital ID cards to streamline various processes. ➡️ Public transport reforms will grant local control over bus services and transition train operations to public ownership under Great British Railways. ➡️ The Equality Bill will mandate pay gap reporting for disabled workers, promoting workplace equality. ➡️ Housing initiatives will accelerate planning and construction of new homes while enhancing renters’ rights and protections. ➡️ Economic growth will be driven by the Industrial Strategy Council, and further devolution of decision-making powers to local leaders will support regional development and infrastructure projects. Bhavini Kalaria, Partner Dispute Resolution and International explores the Main Takeaways from the King’s Speech in full at https://lnkd.in/dRvjxES2

"Everyone has the right to social security and an adequate standard of living". On this Human Rights Day, we celebrate the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (#UDHR). Do you know what the document says? Discover some of the main articles👇 ☂️Articles 22 and 25 of the UDHR lay the foundation for #SocialProtection systems worldwide, affirming that every individual is entitled to economic, social, and cultural rights necessary for dignity and well-being. ➡️Article 22 states that social security is a universal right, enabling individuals to live a life of dignity, with equal access to opportunities and resources. ➡️Article 25 outlines that everyone has the right to an adequate standard of living, which includes access to healthcare, food, housing, and social services—critical components of social protection systems. Together, these articles underscore the importance of social protection as a human right, ensuring that individuals, especially in times of vulnerability, can maintain their dignity and fully participate in society. 🔁Share if you agree! #HumanRightsDay #UDHR76 #SocialProtection #DignityForAll #Equality

It's Equal Pay Day! Did you know women earn 84 cents for every dollar men make — and sometimes less? You can advocate raising awareness around the impact of pay inequities and supporting those who support narrowing the gap on this and many other issues important to women and families. Make sure you are registered to vote and do it! Act now! https://loom.ly/sCjsGVw Join us today and demand Congress take action to close the gender pay gap by passing needed legislation - because in 2024, women working in the United States should not earn less than men. The Paycheck Fairness Act (S.728 / H.R.17) would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963 by protecting workers from retaliation for discussing pay, banning the use of prior salary history to set wages, codifying pay data collection, and closing critical loopholes that allow employers to pay workers unfairly. #genderwagegap #equalpayday #congress #actnow #paycheckfairnessact #womenandfamily #YWomenVote #TowardEquality #GOTV #WomenAreVoting #YWCA #YWCASHR #EliminateRacism #EmpowerWomen #YWCAIsOnAMission

What you don't know will hurt you. Learn and understand the Project 2025 agenda. Rather than link to the 900 page document, here's a pdf to help you to with some facts. #project2025 #uselection #democracy #truthbomb #freedom #diversity #equity https://lnkd.in/eA_x_APY

The United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) provide that human rights impacts must be assessed and addressed with reference to internationally recognised human rights as a minimum baseline. The internationally recognised human rights are those enshrined in the key international and regional frameworks, namely: • the International Bill of Rights (comprising the UN Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights); • the International Labour Organisation’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work; and • the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The are 30+ internationally recognised human rights which are categorised under: 1. Civil / political rights (such as the right to freedom, equality and dignity, or the right of access to an effective remedy); 2. Social / cultural rights (such as the right to freedom of opinion, expression and information, or the right to self-determination); 3. Labour rights (such as the right to just and favourable working conditions, or to freedom from slavery or forced labour (including child labour)); 4. Environmental rights (such as the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, or the right of access to clean water); and 5. Welfare rights (such as the right to life, liberty and security of the person, or the right to to property and freedom from forced evictions). New age challenges will see the recognition of additional basic human rights, such as the UN 2021 resolution which recognises the right of access to the internet to be a human right in and of itself, as well as an enabler for ensuring the full enjoyment of all human rights. For further information or tailored advice, please reach out to Webber Wentzel's key BHR contacts - Pooja Dela-Cron and Paula-Ann Novotny and visit our website - https://lnkd.in/dt_Znmej. #BusinessandHumanRights #BHR #HumanRightsMonth

This needs to stay at the top of our agendas for as long as it takes. Another The HR World article by Dr Naeema Pasha

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 Today, King Charles delivered the Labour government's first King's Speech in the House of Lords, marking the start of the parliamentary year. The King's Speech, written by the government and delivered in a neutral tone by the monarch, outlines the government's priorities and proposed laws. The 2024 speech included plans for workers' rights, renationalisation of the railways, addressing illegal immigration, housing and planning, and House of Lords reform. The State Opening ceremony begins with a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. Upon arrival, the King processes to the throne in the House of Lords, where MPs are summoned by Black Rod. The speech is followed by a debate in the House of Commons, concluding with a symbolic vote. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, which the government pledged would be “mission-led” and “based upon the principles of security, fairness, and opportunity for all.” Employment Rights Bill will legislate the introduction of a new deal for working people in the first 100 days to ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights. Measures will include: Banning "exploitative" zero-hour contracts Ending "Fire and Rehire" and "Fire and Replace" Making parental leave, sick pay, and protection from unfair dismissal available from day one on the job Strengthening Statutory Sick Pay Making flexible working the default Improving rights for new mothers Establishing a new fair pay agreement for adult social care 𝐈𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬. #KingsSpeech #Parliament #WorkersRights #EmploymentRights #LabourGovernment #Legislation #UKPolitics