In 2024, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reported that 60% of the global population—4.8 billion people—are part of the workforce, spending a significant portion of their lives at work and consuming at least one major meal there. Yet, nutrition remains an overlooked aspect of workplace safety and health.
A study by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) examined how nutrition is integrated into global Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations – International standards, National laws, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Codes of Practice. The findings revealed that despite its importance, nutrition is missing from these safety frameworks.
To mark Human Rights Day on December 10, 2024, global leaders—including Lawrence Haddad (GAIN), Afshan Khan (SUN Movement), Francesco Branca (WHO), and Joaquim Pintado Nunes (ILO)—discussed the study’s findings and the need to prioritize nutrition in workplace policies.
Watch the full discussion below to learn how employers, policymakers, and employees can take action for a healthier workforce and more sustainable future.