Juan Somavia Quotes

Decent work is at the heart of the search for dignity for the individual, stability for the family and peace in the community

Migrants are an asset to every country where they bring their labour. Let us give them the dignity they deserve as human beings and the respect they deserve as workers

...180 million kids are engaged in the worst forms of child labour. Put it all together and it is not only morally unacceptable, but politically dangerous.

Labour markets are about people. And people have a right to be treated with dignity and respect.

The emerging picture is one where slavery, oppression and exploitation of society's most vulnerable members have by no means been consigned to the past.