The two day 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the Brazilian Presidency commenced on Wednesday in Brasilia. The G20 EWG’s mandate is to address labour, employment and social issues for strong, sustainable, balanced and job-rich growth for all.
As India is a member of the G20 Troika, India is co-chairing the 2nd EWG meeting, along with Brazil and South Africa.
During the opening session, Secretary, Labour & Employment, Sumita Dawra, noted that the priority areas of the 2nd EWG at Brasilia align with the priority areas and outcomes of previous G20 presidencies including Indian presidency, and commended the continuity in the multi-year agenda to creating lasting positive change in the world of work.
The focus areas for the 2nd EWG meeting is on
(i) creating quality employment and promoting decent labor;
(ii) addressing a just transition amidst digital and energy transformations;
(iii) leveraging technologies to enhance the quality of life for all;
(iv) emphasis on gender equity and promoting diversity in the world of employment for inclusivity, driving innovation and growth.
On the first day of the meeting, deliberations were held on the over-arching theme of promotion of gender equality and promoting diversity in the workplace.
The Indian delegation emphasized the need for creating inclusive environments by ensuring equal representation and empowerment for all, irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic background.
