IIMSAM Middle East Office Marked International Worker Day

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(Free-Press-Release.com) April 30, 2010 --

While observing the International Labor Day which is also referred as May day and Workers day Dr. Naseer Homoud Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East office for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council while addressing the media said “Workers' Day reminds us of the inequalities which prevails in our civilization. Inequalities which exist within countries and also between different regions of the world. This day is to honor and acclaim the rights of the workers all across the world. It is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of the international labor movement”.

As per the records of ILO, approximately two million workers lose their lives annually due to occupational injuries and illnesses, with accidents causing at least 350,000 deaths a year. For every fatal accident, there are an estimated 1,000 non-fatal injuries, many of which result in lost earnings, permanent disability and poverty. The death toll at work, much of which is attributable to unsafe working practices, is the equivalent of 5,000 workers dying each day, three persons every minute. “Such records show that there exists dire need to draw immediate attention of world community towards honoring workers right”. Dr. Homoud said.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Homoud underscored the large and growing contribution to the global economy made by workers all across the globe "They work in factories, produce food, provide domestic service, staff hospitals and contribute to a wide range of basic needs, often for low wages and with little recognition of the value of their contribution. Dr. Homoud said" He further added "despite the hardships the treatment of workers is often woefully inconsistent with what they deserve as workers and human beings. In some parts of world they subject to the dirty, difficult and dangerous jobs that go begging in wealthier economies and where discrimination and ill treatment are endemic." He urged for an international commitment for the policy built on the principles of dignity, justice, and equality that uphold the civil and human rights of all people, regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, immigration or citizenship status”.

Dr. Homoud maintained that through Workers' Day many workers and movements around the world voice their opposition towards exploitation, discrimination and unemployment and their support towards values such as solidarity, global justice and equality. “We join the many voices which are calling for structural changes in the world economic system so that more equality can result”, he added. “Notwithstanding the governments’ efforts to bring equality between men and women on the work place, reality in some countries is still far away from this. We therefore support calls for more action towards this issue”. Dr. Homou

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