Large expansion in vaccine production and equitable distribution are vital
A massive scaling up of global vaccine production, and equitable distribution of vaccines, tests and treatments, are essential to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic.
A New Social Contract for a gender-equitable recovery and resilience
As we celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) last year, the world was on the verge of a global public health crisis. Covid-19 was declared a pandemic on 11 March 2020, resulting in the unprecedented disruption of economic, social and cultural activity worldwide.
Global Unions joint statement: Crossroads for the OECD
A joint statement by Global Unions on the imminent choice of the next Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Belarus: Further Attacks on Unions and Journalists
In a further crackdown on trade unions this week, the authorities in Belarus have ransacked the offices of the REP radio and electronics union and targeted the BAJ journalists’ union.
Myanmar: Junta’s cyber law brings age of darkness
As Myanmar’s military coup leaders escalate violent suppression of popular dissent and continue to arrest and detain hundreds of people without any due process, their planned cyber law will place the entire population under ongoing surveillance and eliminate freedom of speech.