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Campaigns Migration

“Our values are : Respect, Diversity, Solidarity and Partnership”
Migration remains and will continue to be a historic human phenomenon that can neither be stopped nor simply wished away. Similarly, over the past two decades, migration has become an issue of global concern (Murrugarra et al. 2011). Though migration is viewed in some quarters as a crisis, conceivably the recognition of the potential contribution of migration and migrants to socio-economic development is a major reason for the importance being attached to migration by increasing number of governments in developing countries (Ajaero and Onokala 2013), such as those in Africa. Indeed, the global labour market is characterized by labour migration and workplaces today are composed of various nationalities. The inclusion of migration in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) is even a global recognition of the potential of migration to promote socio-economic development if it is well managed. Read more

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7 July ITUC-AFRICA STATEMENT ON THE RULE OF LAW, THE PROTECTION OF MIGRANT WORKERS, AND AFRICAN SOLIDARITY IN SOUTH AFRICA

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa, www.ituc-africa.org ) notes with deep concern the ongoing incidents of violence, intimidation and unlawful actions directed at migrants and foreign nationals in South Africa.

17 June ORGANISED LABOUR STATEMENT ON MIGRATION AND SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMIC CRISIS

Organised Labour at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC), comprising COSATU, FEDUSA, SAFTU and NACTU, has convened this media briefing to respond to the growing tensions around migration and illegal immigration in South Africa.

9 June ZCTU condems Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) strongly condemns the appalling resurgence of xenophobic attacks directed at Zimbabweans and other foreign nationals living and working in South Africa by vigilante groups operating under ’Operation Dudula and March to March movements.’

5 June AFRICAN WORKERS AND ALLIES RALLY IN GENEVA AGAINST KLEPTOCRACY, INEQUALITY AND FOR PEACE, JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa. www.ituc-africa.org ) is today joining workers’ organisations, trade unionists and allies from across the continent in a rally on the margins of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (…)

29 May Commendation to CONGO Brazzaville for the announcement of visa-free access for african citizens

On behalf of over 18 million African workers represented through the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), we wish to commend Your Excellency and the Government of the Republic of the Congo for the historic and visionary announcement granting (…)

21 May ITUC-AFRICA SHARES AND SUPPORTS THE POSITION ON THE PROTECTION OF MIGRANTS AND THE FIGHT AGAINST XENOPHOBIA

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa, www.ituc-africa.org ) fully shares and supports the position of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) condemning rising xenophobic attacks, anti-migrant mobilisation, and incitement (…)

20 May African Workers Salute Togo’s Bold Pan-African Visa-Free Policy

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa, www.ituc-africa.org ) representing over 18 Million African workers, commends the Government of Togo for its historic decision to grant visa-free entry to all African citizens holding valid national (…)

7 May ITUC-Africa Statement at the 2nd IMRF: Dealing with Africa’s development Issues and Countering Dangerous and Desperate Migration through socio-economic inclusion for all

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa, www.ituc-africa.org), representing over 18 million workers across 52 African countries, addresses this 2026 International Migration Review Forum at a time when human mobility is being shaped not by (…)

26 September 2025 AFRICAN WORKERS HAIL AND APPRECIATE BURKINA FASO’S NEW VISA POLICY

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) warmly commends the Government and People of Burkina Faso for their bold and progressive decision to introduce a visa-free regime for Africans.

20 June 2025 ITUC-Africa Statement on World Refugee Day 2025: "Solidarity, Protection, and Dignity for All Displaced Persons"

On this World Refugee Day, 20 June 2025, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa – www.ituc-africa.org) stands in unwavering solidarity with the millions of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons across Africa and (…)

16 June 2025 ITUC-Africa Statement on the International Day for Domestic Workers – 16 June 2025

Today, on the occasion of the International Day for Domestic Workers, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) salutes the millions of women and men who care for our homes, children, the elderly, and lives. Their labour is (…)
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Documents

Making migration work: an eight-point agenda for action; From the Report of the UN Secretary-General (A/68/190)

9 October 2013
Reports Migration
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