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Structural transformation for Africa’s development
Promoting economic and social policies that support workers, industrialisation, employment and inclusive development.
Our work
Acting for decent work, rights and social justice
ITUC-Africa turns trade union priorities into programmes, campaigns, projects, trainings, research and solidarity actions for African workers.
Field action and advocacy
A section designed to connect programmes, networks and action
This page is the entry point to the organisation’s activities, projects, campaigns, networks and specialised initiatives.
programme areas9
specialised initiatives4
represented countries52
Overview
Trade union action organised around the continent’s major challenges
ITUC-Africa’s actions respond to the economic, social, democratic and environmental challenges facing African workers.
This section brings together programmes, campaigns, projects, activities and specialised networks that strengthen unions, defend rights and promote worker-centred social transformation.
Section structure
Four entry points to understand the work
This section brings together the programmes, activities, projects and campaigns that structure ITUC-Africa’s trade union action across the continent.
Programmes
The thematic work areas structuring continental trade union action.
ExploreActivities
Meetings, workshops, trainings, webinars and actions carried out with affiliates.
ExploreProjects
Operational initiatives developed with partners and member organisations.
ExploreCampaigns
Public and trade union mobilisations to defend workers.
ExploreProgramme areas
Work priorities
The work priorities cover development, human and trade union rights, equality, climate, youth, organising, social protection, peace and occupational health and safety.
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Gender equality
Strengthening women’s place in unions and fighting discrimination and gender-based violence.
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Human and trade union rights
Defending trade union freedoms, democracy, fundamental rights and worker protection.
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Climate change and environment
Promoting a just transition that protects workers amid environmental transformation.
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Youth work, organising and empowerment
Making young workers an integral part of the African trade union movement.
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Organising, empowerment and trade union unity
Strengthening trade unions, representativeness and collective action capacity.
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Extending social protection
Promoting inclusive social protection accessible to all workers.
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Peace and security
Defending peace, democracy and stability as essential conditions for decent work.
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Occupational health and safety
Promoting safe, decent and life-protecting working environments.
Networks and initiatives
Specialised spaces for more effective action
This section also brings together specific initiatives that add technical, economic, social or generational depth to ITUC-Africa’s work.
ATUNET / ATUDN
An African trade union network dedicated to development, economic transformation and workers’ participation in public policies.
ExploreCARES
An initiative linked to training, analysis, economic governance and trade union action.
ExploreNYS / Youth
A space dedicated to integrating young workers into unions and strengthening their power to act.
ExploreALREI
ITUC-Africa’s research and education institute, dedicated to analysis, training and knowledge production.
ExploreWorking method
From analysis to collective action
ITUC-Africa’s work combines expertise, mobilisation, social dialogue, trade union cooperation and the production of useful content for affiliates.
Produce analysis, reports, tools and resources to inform trade union action.
Train union leaders, youth, women and affiliates on the movement’s priorities.
Carry workers’ voices into national, regional, continental and international spaces.
Build collective responses to crises, rights violations and social injustice.
Develop public campaigns to achieve political and social change.
Dynamic publications
Latest publications linked to our work
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Explore resources and field actions
Resources, news and contact pages help extend the discovery of the work carried out by ITUC-Africa with its affiliates.