Human and trade union rights
Defence of trade union freedoms, the right to strike, dignity at work and fundamental rights.
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ITUC-Africa statements
Statements express ITUC-Africa’s public positions on workers’ rights, democracy, peace, social justice, migration, development and crises affecting African peoples.
Public position
Defend, respond and express solidarity
Statements allow the organisation to respond to events, defend rights, denounce injustice and support workers.
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Overview
Official positions on major issues
Statements are used to carry ITUC-Africa’s voice on situations directly affecting workers and trade union organisations: trade union freedoms, the right to strike, human rights, democracy, migration, equality, peace and security.
They also provide analysis on economic and social policies, sustainable development goals, debt, structural transformation, social protection and regional or international crises.
Themes
Main issues covered in statements
Statements cover African trade union priorities and situations requiring an institutional position.
Peace and security
Positions on conflicts, violence, international solidarity and the protection of people.
Migration and xenophobia
Defence of migrant workers’ rights and condemnation of violence, discrimination and xenophobic discourse.
Economic justice
Analysis on debt, cost of living, taxation, development, public services and employment.
Sustainable development
Positions on sustainable development goals, social inclusion, equality and economic transformation.
Democracy and governance
Defence of democratic participation, public freedoms and the role of unions in society.
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Public role
What are statements for?
Statements complement press releases, calls, letters and policy briefs by giving a clear and reasoned position.
Carry an institutional position
Clarify the organisation’s position on a national, regional, continental or international situation.
Support workers
Express solidarity with workers, peoples, affiliates and trade union movements concerned.
Support trade union advocacy
Provide public arguments to defend rights, social justice and worker-centred policies.
Related formats
Other communications close to statements
Statements connect with press releases, calls to action and letters when the organisation informs, mobilises or expresses solidarity.
Press
Press releases and announcements for media, affiliates, partners and institutions.
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Messages intended to mobilise workers, affiliates and partners around an emergency or campaign.
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Solidarity, protest, congratulatory and condolence letters, gratitude messages, memoranda and petitions.
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