Video interview
World Day of Social Justice 2025 - Interview with Kari Tapiola
To mark the World Day for Social Justice on February 20th, ACTRAV Info spoke with Mr. Kari Tapiola, former Deputy Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and a lifelong advocate for workers' rights.
21 February 2025
In this insightful conversation, Mr. Tapiola — who began his career as a journalist and attended his first International Labour Conference in 1974—shares key lessons from his decades of experience. He offers guidance, particularly to young people, encouraging them to continue advocating for workers’ rights, decent work, and social justice. His message is clear: remain committed to the ILO and workers’ organizations, which play a crucial role in upholding and advancing social justice and decent work for all.