内容摘要：The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, which is made up of religious and lay experts in fighting abuse as well as survivors, called the hourlong audience a “significant moment of reflection, dialogue, and renewal of the church’s unwavering commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.” The group said it updated history’s first American pope on its activities, including an initiative to help church communities in poorer parts of the world prevent abuse and care for victims.

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, which is made up of religious and lay experts in fighting abuse as well as survivors, called the hourlong audience a “significant moment of reflection, dialogue, and renewal of the church’s unwavering commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.” The group said it updated history’s first American pope on its activities, including an initiative to help church communities in poorer parts of the world prevent abuse and care for victims.

“It reflects a shared commitment to advancing labor policies that are aligned with international standards and national priorities,” said ILO director general Gilbert Houngbo, the former prime minister of Togo.A different view was suggested by trade unions in 36 countries — including Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal — who filed a formal complaint with the ILO asking for a “Commission of Inquiry.”

It alleged evidence of forced labor, wage theft, physical and sexual abuse and systemic racism targeting African workers, and continued Saudi use of the kafala system tying them to employers especially in construction and domestic work.“Workers are being treated as disposable in Saudi Arabia. They leave alive and return in coffins,” said Joel Odigie, general secretary of the Africa chapter of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). “The ILO must act.”by the Building and Wood Workers’ International union one year ago is being investigated by the ILO, which unites governments, workers and employers to set labor standards and promote decent work.

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