Today, October 7 2009, we mark World Day for Decent Work. The International Labour Organization, a Cosponsor of UNAIDS, works towards achieving the globally endorsed goal of Decent Work. Rights at work include freedom from discrimination, expansion of employment opportunities, social protection for all and social dialogue.

Supporting the rights of people living with HIV in the workplace: The Honourable Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister of Labour and Employment (speaking) and Syed Mohammad Afsar, ILO’s HIV and AIDS Technical Specialist for South Asia and National Project Coordinator for India

An innovative tool in India’s response to HIV in the world of work has just been launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the India Network of People living with HIV/AIDS (INP+). The two organizations have come together to release a unique training video and handbook package aimed at guiding those living with the virus in AIDS advocacy in the workplace.

The full story is available at UNAIDS website