The political environment in Cambodia, within which independent trade unions, other workers’ organizations and civil society organizations operate, has become more and more difficult. There is continued repression of labour unrest, accompanied by a regression in labour regulations. Employer practices such as the widespread use of fixed-duration contracts, harassment and violence against union leaders and…
Although the pro-democracy movement has reached an unprecedented scale in Thailand, political participation is not without risk, given the ongoing restrictions on fundamental political and social rights such as freedom of association and freedom of expression. There also remains a lack of enforcement for decent work standards and practices, and the context of extreme inequality which has become even more…
How can the European Union (EU) better contribute to building an enabling environment for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Pakistan? How can the EU support the progressive realization of Economic and Social Rights – that is to say, Freedom of Association and the Right to Organise, Decent Work and the Right to Social Protection for…
How can the European Union (EU) better contribute to building an enabling environment for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Philippines? How can the EU support the progressive realization of Economic and Social Rights – that is to say Freedom ofAssociation and the Right to Organise, Decent Work and the Right to Social Protection for all – in…
How can the European Union (EU) better contribute to building an enabling space for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya? How can the EU support the progressive realization of Freedom of Association and the Right to Organise, Decent Work and the Right to Social Protection for all in connection with the implementation of the 2030…
The 7th edition of Sabir Festival took place from 28th to 30th October 2021 in Lecce, Italy, under the title ‘’The frontier of rights and the pandemic’’. Sabir, the festival of Mediterranean cultures, is co-organised yearly by SOLIDAR members ARCI and CGIL, along with Italian organisations ACLI, Caritas Italiana, ASGI and Carta di Roma. This…
Migrants are the only victims as Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and the EU are battling for border control and political gains. Ever since the illegitimate president of Belarus, Alexandar Lukashenko, made true of his threat to ‘’flood Europe with migrants and drugs’’, thousands of migrants are caught in a geopolitical play with deadly outcomes. Belarus has effectively opened a new migrant route to…
In view of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) that will take place on October 18th, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) have sent a letter asking the EU Council and EU Member States to recognize the State of Palestine. The letter recalls EU’s obligation to promote respect for human rights in…
The EU Green Deal in International Partnerships: An examples’ guide of EU and SOLIDAR members’ work Climate change and environmental degradation are some of the most pressing challenges of our times. The European Union’s answer to these challenges has been the introduction of a Green Deal for Europe, a policy strategy aimed at promoting reforms towards the…
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