Solidarity Letters
Messages of support addressed to workers, unions, affiliates or peoples facing a difficult situation.
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Letters, messages and memoranda
This section brings together solidarity letters, protest letters, congratulatory letters, condolence messages, gratitude messages, memoranda and petitions used by ITUC-Africa to express support, concern, recognition or mobilisation.
Institutional correspondence
Support, protest and recognise
Letters make it possible to address a direct position to institutions, governments, affiliates, partners or concerned workers.
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Overview
Public correspondence serving trade union solidarity
Letters are a direct communication format used to express solidarity, denounce rights violations, congratulate progress, convey condolences or formulate an official request.
They are part of international trade union action and allow ITUC-Africa to support affiliates, workers and peoples facing crises, injustices or important moments.
Types of letters
Main correspondence formats
The letters section brings together several institutional formats used depending on the context and communication objective.
Protest letters
Letters protesting against violations of human rights, trade union freedoms, social rights or democratic principles.
Congratulatory Letter
Letters congratulating actors or institutions on progress or important decisions.
Message of condolences
Condolence messages expressing compassion, solidarity and support in the face of loss or tragedy.
Message of gratitude
Messages of appreciation addressed to partners, affiliates or personalities who contributed to collective action.
Memorandum & Petition
Position documents or formal requests addressed to authorities, institutions or partners.
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Latest letters
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Purpose
Why publish letters?
Letters complement statements, calls to action and speeches by providing a direct, formal and targeted address.
Express solidarity
Support workers, affiliates, peoples or organisations facing crisis or injustice.
Defend rights
Respond to attacks on trade union freedoms, human rights, democracy or social justice.
Address an official request
Carry a position, request, protest or recognition to an authority or institution.
Related formats
Other close sections
Letters connect with statements, calls to action and speeches when the organisation supports, challenges or takes position.
Statements
Official public positions on rights, peace, democracy, migration and social justice.
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Collective mobilisation messages around an emergency, campaign or trade union priority.
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Public voices and contributions explaining the organisation’s positions and priorities.
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