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UN Executive Briefing on Unlocking the potential of virtual worlds and
the metaverse for the Sustainable Development Goals

Relevant links:

• ILO launches VR course against sexual harassment in the garment sector
• Discussion Paper 51: Reflecting reality – An evaluation of the sexual harassment virtual
reality pilot training in Indonesia

Project 2: Virtual Reality Training Module for Labour Inspectors in Qatar: OSH Hazard
Spotting

The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO), Qatar's
Ministry of Labour, the ILO Doha Office, and Immersive Factory joined forces to create a
virtual reality (VR) training module for labour inspectors in Qatar. From scratch, the module
was created to represent and contextualize learning by immersing inspectors in a simulated
construction site, where they can identify, and catalogue safety hazards in an engaging, risk-
free environment.

The VR module serves as an immersive training tool, allowing inspectors to interactively explore
and apply their occupational safety and health (OSH) knowledge into practice. Participants can
revisit hazards or irregularities they may have missed, review their responses, and try again,
reinforcing their understanding. The module's versatility allows trainers to adjust parameters
such as hazard types and difficulty levels, tailoring the experience to suit specific learning
objectives. This VR module is now a part of the ongoing professional development for labour
inspectors and has been integrated into their standard training curriculum.
Related SDG:

• SDG4 Quality Education
• SDG8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Relevant link:

Qatar and ILO launch virtual reality training course for labour inspectors

Project 3: Live Virtual Reality Emergency Logistics Training for the Global Logistics Cluster
of the World Food Programme (WFP)

Amidst the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Global Logistics Cluster
sought innovative solutions to continue preparing humanitarian workers for crises around the
world. Together with the ITCILO, the Global Logistics Cluster, designed an immersive training
in virtual reality, within a realistic environment of a sudden-onset emergency.

Participants, spanning 11 countries, navigated through the virtual environment, encountering
challenges mirroring real-life scenarios. According to the participants and facilitators, the
VR experience created a sense of togetherness and engagement, despite being in different
locations. The Global Logistics Cluster has since continued performing this emergency response
training multiple times a year, despite no longer being confined to the initial constraints.

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