Ensure stronger protection of workers' rights, dignity-Labour Minister
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Speaking in Accra on Friday at the launch of a human rights advocacy campaign at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Dr Pelpuo reminded employers of the sacrifices employees make daily to drive productivity.
Labour, Employment and Jobs Minister, Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has urged businesses to place workers’ dignity at the centre of their operations, insisting that economic growth without respect for human rights is unsustainable.
Speaking in Accra on Friday at the launch of a human rights advocacy campaign at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Dr Pelpuo reminded employers of the sacrifices employees make daily to drive productivity.
Call for Fairness and Empowerment
The Minister outlined key principles every worker deserves — fair wages, safe working conditions, freedom of association, protection against discrimination, and liberation from forced labour.
He also reiterated government’s commitment to tackling child labour, pledging stronger laws and stricter enforcement. Beyond compliance, he called on employers to empower their workforce and embrace transparency as a cornerstone of business practice.
CHRAJ’s Position
Deputy Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Ms Mercy Larbi, also addressed participants, reminding companies that human rights compliance is not optional.
“Businesses must articulate their respect for human rights in a clear policy statement and reflect it in practice,” she noted, stressing that ethical business operations are vital to long-term sustainability.
Spotlight on Hospitality and Supply Chains
Themed “Spotting and Addressing Human Rights in Hospitality and Supply Chains,” the campaign launch brought together policymakers, civil society, legal experts, and business leaders.
Panel discussions underscored the urgency of collaborative strategies between government, industry, and civil society to safeguard workers’ welfare across all sectors, particularly hospitality and supply chains.
Organisers said the initiative aims to strengthen advocacy and reforms, ensuring Ghanaian businesses uphold justice, fairness, and respect for workers, while still delivering competitive services.
