Avainsana: safety
In an anxious world, time to redefine progress: new UN report
People’s sense of safety and security is at a low in almost every country, with six in seven worldwide plagued by feelings of insecurity, according…
‘Time to rethink, transform, and safely restart tourism’, says UN chief
Tourism “touches almost every part of our economies and societies”, enabling the historically marginalized, and “those at risk of being left behind, to benefit from…
NWRA partners with NSC to improve safety in waste and recycling
The partnership will yield resources for waste and recycling companies to help reduce injuries and fatalities. The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) board of…
EU plans upgrade for occupational health and safety
A new strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027, adopted Monday by the European Commission, sets out key actions needed to improve workers’…
Myanmar crisis: UN Special Envoy condemns ‘ongoing brutality’, as dozens reported killed over weekend
The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar has strongly condemned “continuing bloodshed” in the country, as the military defies international calls, including from the Security Council,…
An international conference to explore the role of the judiciary in fostering safety of journalists
UNESCO and members of the Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists are organizing an international conference to explore effective ways to strengthen international…
Covid ‘an opportunity’ to improve sector safety
The Covid-19 pandemic has created an opportunity to promote health and safety in the waste and recycling sector, according to a leading H&S expert. Chris…
Twitter says it will crack down on tweets involving conspiracy theory group QAnon
Twitter Inc. said Tuesday it would permanently suspend accounts that violate its policies while tweeting about QAnon, a fringe group that claims ”deep-state” traitors are…
EU plans for relaunch of European tourism
The EU cranked up plans to relaunch tourism in Europe Monday with the launch of ’Re-open EU’, an online platform offering information on borders and…
Study: Autonomous vehicles won’t make roads completely safe
A new study says that while autonomous vehicle technology has great promise to reduce crashes, it may not be able to prevent all mishaps caused…
Merkel in tug-of-war with states over virus safety rules
A power struggle between Chancellor Angela Merkel and two German states over coronavirus rules erupted Monday as Berlin sought to extend social distancing restrictions by…
AU and UN appeal for ‘stable and peaceful environment’ for Burundi elections
Ahead of presidential and local elections in Burundi on Wednesday, the African Union (AU) Commission and the United Nations (UN) urged the authorities to provide…
None of us is safe until we all are, says UN chief at EU push to end COVID-19 pandemic
The “most massive public health effort in history” is needed to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN chief said on Monday, addressing a European Union…
Protect workers during and after lockdowns, urges UN labour agency
Marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has urged States to take action to prevent and control…
UN chief urges govts to protect women during virus lockdown
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is urging governments around the world to include the protection of women in their response to the deadly novel coronavirus…
Amazon warehouse workers protest near Detroit, days after NYC walkout
Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday a handful of workers staged a demonstration at one of its warehouses near Detroit, another U.S. protest this week over…
UN donates 250,000 face masks to NYC health workers
On behalf of the city, the Mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, was on hand to receive 250,000 face masks donated by the UN…
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