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9 Sep 2023

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India: G20 Leaders Declaration includes commitments to elimination of child & forced labour, calls for social protection for gig workers

"G20 Summit: Full text of New Delhi G20 Leaders Declaration", 9 September 2023

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We commit to addressing skill gaps, promoting decent work and ensuring inclusive social protection policies for all. Towards this aim, we:

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Support progress on the implementation of the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.

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Ensure adequate social protection and decent working conditions for gig and platform workers.

Will increase our efforts for the elimination of child labour and forced labour along global value chains

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We reaffirm our commitment to support migrants, including migrant workers and refugees in our efforts towards a more inclusive world, in line with national policies, legislations and circumstances, ensuring full respect for the human rights and their fundamental freedoms regardless of their migration status.

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