International Workers' Memorial Day
International Workers' Memorial Day is a UN international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell by their work, that is takes place annually around the world on April 28. It is concerned about safe work and awareness of the dimensions and consequences of work-related accidents and diseases; to place occupational safety and health (OSH) on the international and national agendas; and to provide support to the national efforts for the improvement of national OSH systems and programmes in line with relevant international labor standards.
The history of International Workers' Memorial Day dates back to 1989, when trade unions and workers held "Day of Remembrance for Fallen Workers" in the United States and Canada to honor those who were injured or killed at work. Ten years later, more than 100 countries around the world are holding events and activities aimed at drawing the attention of people and officials to various problems related to occupational safety and health.
According to the International Labor Organization, 5-6 thousand people die in the workplace every day in the world, and this figure increases by approximately 10% every year. Often these sacrifices are related to the employer's desire to reduce production costs by partially or completely ignoring safety codes and regulations. The International Labor Organization has never recognized the employer-friendly assertion that industrial accidents and occupational diseases are "An integral part of work".
Aknabat DURDYYEVA,
the 2nd year student of the Faculty of International
Law of the Institute of International Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan