United Nations Radio

The International Labour Office (ILO) has expressed deep concern over the rising humanitarian impact of the escalating conflict situation in Gaza.

In a statement Wednesday, the ILO says in line with its mandate in the world of work, it focuses on the plight of workers and their families, who have lived through the hardships of long months of closures and are now exposed to the devastation of a war situation.

The ILO says even before the turmoil of recent days, Gaza had the highest unemployment rate in the world.

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The ILO is working in close coordination with the United Nations country team for the occupied Palestinian territory to participate within its mandates in immediate assistance and reconstruction efforts.

The ILO recalls the statement of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for an immediate end to all military action and acts of violence, urging all parties in the region and all relevant international actors to explore all options to bring a halt to the hostilities immediately and to permit access to needed emergency humanitarian supplies and assistance.

This is Donn Bobb reporting for United Nations Radio.
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