HLPF 2023: The clock is ticking for an SDG 8-driven recovery, with a gender transformative New Social Contract
The ITUC is finalising the preparations of the next HLPF, including its campaign #timefor8 on the leverage role that Sustainable Development Goal 8 has to advance the 2030 Agenda.
Financing for Development : trade unions call on world leaders to finance a New Social Contract
The ITUC presented workers’ key priorities for sustainable financing for development strategies to the UN ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum that took place in New York from 17 to 20 April.
Trade Unions and UN Offices in Latin America recognise the need to work together on development policies
The virtual meeting was held on 5 April 2023 and brought together resident coordinators from various Latin America and Caribbean and trade union representatives in the region.
TUCA TUDCN regional meeting : “The SDGs are more relevant than ever and trade unions are part of the solution”
The webinar brought together representatives of UN agencies and trade unions from Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss the work of trade unions in the Americas and their vision for the implementation of the sustainable development goals.
TUDCN EU Working Group: Trade unions take the pulse of the EU’s commitment to sustainable development
Trade unions and solidarity support organisations from member states of the European Union (EU) gathered on 9 and 10 May in Brussels to discuss the EU’s approach to the 2030 Agenda.
African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development: Trade unions voice their recommendations for the implementation of the SDGs
A delegation of trade unionists from Rwanda, Botswana, Senegal and the Southern African Trade Union Coordination Council attended the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Niamey, Niger, from 27 February to 3 March.
Latin American Regional Forum on Sustainable Development: Key trade union demands reflected in governments’ final recommendation
A TUCA TUDCN delegation participated in the Forum of Latin American and Caribbean Countries on Sustainable Development held by the ECLAC on 24 to 28 April in Santiago de Chile.
UNECE Regional Forum for Sustainable Development : social dialogue and labour rights reflected in the civil society’s asks to governments
The ITUCdelegation contributed to the UNECE’s Forum on Sustainable Development (29-30 March 2023) and managed to incorporate key demands in the statements of the Regional Civil Society Engagement Mechanism delivered during the Forum.
UN Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development : Trade unions voice their recommendations for the achievement of the SDGs in the region
A delegation of the International Trade Union Confederation Asia-Pacific (ITUC AP) participated in the the 10th Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok from 27-30 March 2023.
Emploi TV: A new voice on decent work and sustainable development in Burundi
A team of young communication professionals has set up an independent media initiative called “Emploi TV” with the aim of broadening awareness about the rights and standards that govern the world of work in Burundi, to contribute to the promotion of sustainable economic growth based on decent work. Find out more
Iscos runs projects for inclusive, equitable and quality education in Senegal
The projects promote an education system for children with disabilities based on free choice and an inclusive quality approach.
INTUC’s continues to incorporate the SDGs in its work for all workers in India
Over the past years, INTUC has been carrying out SDG-focused activities to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth for full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
Trade unions call on Belgian Development Bank to ensure due diligence for sustainable development
The bank is under the spotlight for its investments, including allegations of tax avoidance and involvement in human and labour rights violations. Find out more
In prison for debt, thousands of women are the ‘double victims’ of poverty in Egypt Find out more
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