Human and trade union rights
Defend trade union freedoms, democracy, dignity at work and fundamental rights.
News & communications
Informing, taking position and mobilising workers
This section brings together ITUC-Africa news, statements, press communications, events, calls, speeches, letters, policy briefs and terms of reference.
Trade union communication
A public voice for African workers
ITUC-Africa uses its communications to inform, defend rights, express solidarity and support trade union mobilisation.
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Overview
A section to follow the organisation’s public voice
News and communications make ITUC-Africa’s priorities visible: human and trade union rights, decent work, social justice, equality, migration, peace, democracy, economic transformation and social protection.
They include news articles, public statements, press releases, calls to action, solidarity letters, position documents and resources linked to advocacy activities.
Sections
Main communication formats
Each section meets a different need: informing the public, carrying an institutional position, announcing an event, calling for mobilisation or publishing a reference document.
News
Information articles on ITUC-Africa actions, meetings, campaigns, reports, initiatives and priorities.
ExploreStatements
Public positions on workers’ rights, democracy, peace, social justice and economic issues.
ExplorePress
Press releases, announcements and information for media, partners, affiliates and institutional actors.
ExploreEvents
Meetings, conferences, workshops and events linked to African trade union action.
ExploreCalls to action
Collective mobilisation messages to defend rights, support workers and promote social justice.
ExploreSpeeches & opinions
Speeches, public addresses, opinions and contributions from ITUC-Africa representatives.
ExploreLetters
Solidarity, protest, congratulatory and condolence letters, gratitude messages, memoranda and petitions.
ExplorePolicy briefs
Analytical and position notes on public policies, trade, debt, social protection and rights.
ExploreTerms of Reference
Documents defining assignments, consultations, recruitments, studies, productions or services linked to activities.
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Latest news
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Editorial priorities
Communications linked to trade union priorities
Published content reflects ITUC-Africa’s main areas of action and the issues followed by the African trade union movement.
Decent work
Promote employment, fair wages, social protection, occupational health and safety.
Economic justice
Follow debates on debt, taxation, trade, structural transformation and public services.
Solidarity and mobilisation
Relay calls, letters, campaigns and positions in support of workers and affiliates.
Other institutional formats
A wide range of public communications
The section also includes institutional formats used according to advocacy, solidarity, information or mobilisation contexts.
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Explore ITUC-Africa positions and resources
Read policy briefs, calls to action and reference documents to follow African trade union priorities.