A/HRC/31/32 IV. Conclusions: towards a better protection of the right to work 55. The mapping of the various normative dimensions of the right to work provides guidance for its comprehensive implementation. At the same time, the gap between the realities of work in the world today and the normative standards of the right to work clearly demonstrate the need to further strengthen its protection. 56. Work is key to equality, dignity, justice and human development and is important for social participation and individual and collective self-realization. Decent work is also a means to stimulate the type of economic activity that will contribute to overcoming the global economic crisis. Increased productivity and sustainability of demand depends on the improvement of existing working conditions. 57. In addition to the provisions included in ILO conventions, human rights instruments require States to respect, protect and fulfil the right to work as a whole. As shown in the present report, the mutual reinforcement of international labour and human rights standards and the complementarity of their respective supervisory mechanisms contribute to a better understanding of the right to work and should be strengthened further. The observations of the monitoring mechanisms illustrate both good examples and the important gaps in the realization of the right. 58. States have an obligation to put in place comprehensive policies and to take legislative and administrative measures necessary to ensure the full realization of the right to work. Adequate means also include the coordination of international policies relevant to work, such as trade and migration, and the reinforcement of international cooperation mechanisms. 16