The 33rd International Labor Issues Symposium COVID-19 From Crisis to a Better Future of Work: Industry-Specific Initiatives and Social Dialogue (Organized by: Ohara Institute of Social Studies, Hosei University, ILO Office in Japan / Supported by: ILO Council Japan)

The COVID-19 crisis has affected workers and employers worldwide, threatening economic activity and livelihoods. The ILO provided an overview of the COVID-19 crisis by industry. This symposium will consider the differences in the COVID-19 crisis by industry and the characteristics of the response, with a particular focus on the garment industry and its specific realities.

The COVID-19 threat is an unprecedented crisis that can only be resolved through global solidarity. Effective social dialogue between labor and government will lead to better solutions and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and we look forward to the participation of many people, including students and citizens, as well as labor and government, in order to link the COVID-19 crisis to a better future of work.

< Event Outline
　Date and Time: Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 14:00-16:00
　　　　　　　The event will be held online via Zoom.
　Program:
　Greetings from the organizer
　　　Shinichi Takasaki (ILO Representative in Japan)
　　　Rei Suzuki (Director, Ohara Institute of Social Studies, Hosei University)
　Introduction of ILO
　　　Chihoko Asada (Director, ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific)
　Keynote Speech
　　　COVID-19 Crisis and ILO - Efforts by Industry" Akira Izawa (Former Deputy Director, Sectoral Activities Branch, ILO Headquarters)
　　Minako Yoshikawa (General Manager, CSR Sustainability Department, ASICS Corporation)
　　Akiko Gono (Counselor, UA Zensen / Secretary General, Japan Council of Affiliates of IndustriALL Global Union)
　　Masaaki Iuchi, Director-General (International Affairs), Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
　　Keisuke Nakamura, Professor, Graduate Institute for Solidarity Society, Hosei University
　Discussion】】 <Moderator> Chisa Fujiwara
　　　＜Chisa Fujiwara (Professor, Ohara Institute of Social Studies, Hosei University)

　Application: Please submit your name, affiliation, and e-mail addressusing the "Application Form" below.
　　　　　　Conference ID and passcode will be sent to registration email address on Monday, November 30.
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For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact
　Ohara Institute of Social Problems, Hosei University TEL: 042-783-2305 E-mail: oharains@adm.hosei.ac.jp