Korea: Union Leader Lee Young-joo Released from Prison
The ITUC has welcomed the release of South Korean trade union leader Lee Young-joo from prison, but is deeply disappointed that the charges against her were not dropped.
FIFA – North America World Cup in 2026 a New Test for Human Rights
FIFA’s award of the 2026 World Cup to the “United” bid of Canada, Mexico and the USA will provide a further test of FIFA’s human rights commitments, with the inclusion of mandatory human rights requirements, including labour standards, in the bidding process.
Angola: Government Suspends Salaries of Thousands of Public Sector Workers
The ITUC has called on the government of Angola to reverse its decision to suspend thousands of public sector workers’ salaries and has also called on the government to enter talks with trade unions.
Complaint lodged against the European Commission for failing to uphold fundamental human rights in trade policy
The ITUC, the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) and the HEC-NYU EU Public Interest Clinic have today filed a formal complaint with the European Ombudsman. The labour rights organisations claim the European Commission is not taking into account its human rights obligations regarding trade policies towards Bangladesh, and is not transparent about doing so.
UN Sanctions Slave Traders
The ITUC has welcomed the imposition of unprecedented sanctions by the United Nations on six people, four Libyan and two Eritrean, for trading in slaves.
