Brussels – Geneva – Paris, 14 March 2006 (ICFTU Online): The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders – a joint programme of the International Federation of Human Rights Leagues (FIDH) and the World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) – have expressed deep concern over the
Read moreSpotlight interview with Kamalam (ICFTU Equality Department) Brussels, 7 March 2006 (ICFTU Online): As the ICFTU launches the second stage of the women’s organising campaign – “Women for unions, unions for women” – the new Director of the ICFTU’s Equality and Youth Department, Kamalam, explains the aims of this campaign. From Kuala Lumpur to Brussels,
Read moreVideo clip: Spotlight interview with Paulina Paucar Peña (Peru-FEDEVAL/CUT) Brussels, 7 March 2006 (ICFTU Online): On 8 March, the ICFTU is launching the second stage of its global campaign on organising women workers, of which those in the informal economy are a particular priority (*). In this video interview, Paulina Paucar Peña, who sells clothes
Read moreSpotlight interview with Rosine Soubeiga (Burkina Faso – FNTCS) Brussels, 2 March 2006 (ICFTU OnLine) On March 8, 2006, the ICFTU will launch the second phase of its global campaign to organise women workers. Women working in the informal economy are a primary target of this campaign (*). The FNTCS (National Federation of Construction and
Read moreSpotlight interview with Rosine Soubeiga (Burkina Faso – FNTCS) Brussels, 2 March 2006 (ICFTU OnLine) On March 8, 2006, the ICFTU will launch the second phase of its global campaign to organise women workers. Women working in the informal economy are a primary target of this campaign (*). The FNTCS (National Federation of Construction and
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