Just4ALL to develop MOOC to Learn about and Act for a Just Transition
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Just4ALL to develop MOOC to Learn about and Act for a Just Transition

The European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA), together with the International Council for Adult Education (ICAE) and supported by SOLIDAR, has begun to craft the Just4ALL Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Titled “Learning about and Acting for Just Transition”, the MOOC aims to empower organizations and individuals in Europe and beyond to champion…

A fair green and digital transition is a catalyst for change, says Letta report
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A fair green and digital transition is a catalyst for change, says Letta report

May 7, 2024 At the end of April, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta launched a report on the future of the EU’s Single Market, with proposals that should shape the next EU mandate. The report stresses that a fair green and digital transition is a catalyst for a stronger European single market and reaffirms…

SOLIDAR’s input on the recast Facilitation Directive
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SOLIDAR’s input on the recast Facilitation Directive

The European Commission published in November 2023 a proposal for a recast of the Facilitation Directive, as part of a package destined to fight migrant smuggling. Just like the current directive, the draft recast risks criminalising migrants and civil society organisations (CSOs) and human rights defenders (HRDs) supporting them. The SOLIDAR network strives for a…

The EU finally sees platform workers: member states should not be short-sighted in transposing the directive  
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The EU finally sees platform workers: member states should not be short-sighted in transposing the directive  

The EU finally sees platform workers: member states should not be short-sighted in transposing the directive   On 24th April the European Parliament plenary formally voted in favour of the Directive to improve working conditions in platform work, moving one step closer to the final adoption of this piece of legislation, which at this stage only…

Occupational Health and Safety in the age of Climate Crisis
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Occupational Health and Safety in the age of Climate Crisis

11 years since the Rana Plaza tragedy, Occupational Health and Safety remains a pressing concern globally. Despite progress, millions still face occupational risks daily, exacerbated by climate change, and this is particularly true for Ready Made Garment workers in Bangladesh. Read here our case study, which explores the challenges for a Just Transition in the…

Case Study |  Ready-made disparity: the impact of unfair trading practices on just transition in Bangladesh’s Ready made garment sector
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Case Study | Ready-made disparity: the impact of unfair trading practices on just transition in Bangladesh’s Ready made garment sector

“Leaving behind our ancestral lands due to the relentless river erosion was a heart-wrenching choice. Coming to Dhaka in search of a better life seemed like the only option, but the challenges here were unlike any I’d imagined. The hope for economic stability led me to the garment industry, but the harsh reality hit me…

7th Civil Society Forum: Civil Society Organisations Assess European Political Group Manifestos for a Sustainable Future
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7th Civil Society Forum: Civil Society Organisations Assess European Political Group Manifestos for a Sustainable Future

During the seventh edition of REAL DEAL’s Civil Society Forum for Sustainability, representatives from diverse Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across Europe and beyond came together to critically assess the promises in the political manifestos of 5 European political groups: Party of European Socialists (PES), Party of the European Left (PEL), European Green Party (EGP), Alliance…