A plea for dignity
Alberto Peruzzi
This article refers to the idea underlying the Decent Work Agenda, i.e., that we can reduce poverty in the world by promoting work conditions that respect human dignity. It emphasises the need to clarify the ethical principles that form the basis of our commitment to protecting human rights in every country, beyond any religious belief or ideology. If the intervention of international agencies is to be consistent with such principles (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights), the current model of economic development cannot be preserved.
Keywords
universal rights; poverty; ethics; decent work; dignity; sustainability.
