Human rights are a concept that every human being has rights universal, inalienable, whatever the positive law or other local factors such as ethnicity, nationality or religion.
On this year International Migrants Day, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) stands to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants worldwide. As a staunch advocate for social justice and human rights, (…)
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) and its 12 affiliated sector unions commend the signing of the country’s Federal Electoral Bill into law as a historic and tangible move towards the realisation of democratic rights of Somalis and ultimately, a stable and peaceful society.
Technological advances, artificial intelligence, automation and robotics are plunging the world of work today into unprecedented change. If this change promises to be beneficial for some under other skies, that is likely to strike a blow to others on the black continent, given that the realities (…)
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) conducted the preparatory meeting for the 2019 International Labour Conference (ILC). This year’s ILC will mark the centenary (…)
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) unequivocally condemns the Nigerian Government’s alarming and unrelenting harassment of NLC leadership. As we write, the Nigerian Government has unlawfully detained the (…)
Background and Context: The 2024 theme for the World Day for Decent Work, "Workers Deserve Peace and Democracy," resonates deeply with the current socio-political and economic landscape across the globe. With ongoing armed conflicts, economic inequalities, climate crises, and digital disruptions (…)
The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) unequivocally condemns the violent suppression of unarmed, and peaceful protesters in Nigeria. The tragic loss of lives in Kaduna, Suleja, and other parts of the country is a (…)
Dear President Ruto,
On behalf of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/), I am writing to express our deep concern regarding the recent protests against the Financial Bill 2024 and the manner in which they (…)
Sir, on behalf of the 18 million workers of our organisation from 52 of the 55 African countries, I would like to share with you the L20 Policy Recommendations to the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers 2024.