Sustainable Development Goal 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Introduction
Goal 8 aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
United Nations — Goal 8 targets and indicators
Sub-targets
8.5Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and youth
8.6Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
8.8Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers
United Nations — Goal 8 targets and indicators
Saudi Arabia's efforts
The "Taqat" portal, run by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), is the Kingdom's largest labor-market platform, covering employment, training and qualification services to support workforce nationalization.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA) — Taqat labor market portal
Relevant international conventions
Article 11CEDAW
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
“The right to the same employment opportunities … free choice of profession … the right to promotion, job security”
Official source:
OHCHR