Irem Arf

Human rights, asylum and migration; with focus on migrant workers' rights @ituc

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

Trade Unions are at the 2nd Regional Review of the Global Compact on Migration in #Africa to call for a rights-based governance of migration involving policies designed and implemented with trade unions at the table.
#GCM #labourrights #migrantworkers #tradeunions

[ITUC @ituc]

🗣️ Julius Cainglet, from the Federation of Free Workers in the #Philippines, took the stage at the 2nd Asia-Pacific Regional Review of the #GCM in Bangkok, highlighting the crucial link between fair migration & sustainable development! 🌏⚖️

Trade unions are amplifying workers' voices, demanding a rights-based migration governance built on social dialogue, international labour standards, and fundamental rights like freedom of association & collective bargaining. ✊🏽🇵🇭

#migrantworkers #FairRecruitment #migration
@UNESCAP @UNNM @ILO @itucasiapacific

[ITUC @ituc]

🗣️Shakil Choudhury, Deputy General Secretary, SARTUC 🌍✊

As States gather in Bangkok 🇹🇭 for the 2nd Asia-Pacific regional review of the Global Compact for Migration #GCM, trade unions are standing strong for fair and rights-based migration policies! 🏗️⚖️

We emphasize the centrality of:
✅ Freedom of Association
✅ Collective Bargaining
✅ Social Dialogue

Trade unions play a key role in achieving GCM objectives! Let’s work together for a just and inclusive future for all migrant workers. 💪🌏
#FairMigration #TradeUnions #DecentWork

[ITUC @ituc]

🗣️Mikyung Ryu, International Director of @ekctu, brought South Korean trade union demands to the 2nd Asia-Pacific Regional Review of the GCM, calling for stronger protections and rights for migrant workers! ✊🏽🏗️

📖 Read the trade union review on how South Korea is implementing the Global Compact for Migration #GCM: Implementation of the GCM in South Korea – ITUC Trade Union Review➡️ https://t.co/geEUDj8Fpa

#migrantworkers #Migration #Rights4MigrantWorkers @itucasiapacific

[ITUC @ituc]

Are you a student or professional journalist? Participate in the 2024 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration organized by the ILO and its partners!

🗓️ Deadline: 31 October 2024
🔗 https://t.co/ZnP8bRpn1E
#Media4HumanRights

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

"Migrant workers in the labour market are not commodities", Joel Odigie, SG of @ITUC_Africa at the regional review of #GCM in #Africa highlights the importance of organising for migrant workers and describes activities of #tradeunions to protect migrants' rights.

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

Trade Unions are at the 2nd Regional Review of the Global Compact on Migration in #Africa to call for a rights-based governance of migration involving policies designed and implemented with trade unions at the table.
#GCM #labourrights #migrantworkers #tradeunions

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

Fambaye Ndoye of UNSAS Senegal - Revue Régionale Africaine du GCM: Les syndicats portent la voix des travailleuses et travailleurs migrants pour plus de droits garantis et accessibles dans la dignité.

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

Trade Unions are at the 2nd Regional Review of the Global Compact on Migration in #Africa to call for a rights-based governance of migration involving policies designed and implemented with trade unions at the table.
#GCM #labourrights #migrantworkers #tradeunions

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

"To ensure a holistic approach at country level action plan development and implementation, we need to make sure all actors –including unions- are at the table" Teresa Wabuko, @COTU_K at the Multi-stakeholder Hearing of the #Africa Regional Review of the #GCM

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

Trade Unions are at the 2nd Regional Review of the Global Compact on Migration in #Africa to call for a rights-based governance of migration involving policies designed and implemented with trade unions at the table.
#GCM #labourrights #migrantworkers #tradeunions

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

“Implementation Plan for the Doha Dialogue must be created&monitored w trade unions to tackle exploitative recruitment practices, discrimination&racism migrant workers face and to ensure rights based migration from Africa to destination countries”, @AkhatorO @ituc_africa

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

On 7 October, trade unions organised a side event for the #Africa #GCM review on the key role of genuine #socialdialogue to achieve #decentwork for #migrants, sharing many positive examples of collaboration between governments, trade unions and employers. #workersrights

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

“Genuine social dialogue amongst governments, employers & workers is key for an inclusive and rights-based approach to migration and to ensuring that the policies devised and implemented have broad public support, are coherent, effective, and sustainable.” Paola Simonetti @ituc

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

On 7 October, trade unions organised a side event for the #Africa #GCM review on the key role of genuine #socialdialogue to achieve #decentwork for #migrants, sharing many positive examples of collaboration between governments, trade unions and employers. #workersrights

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

On 7 October, trade unions organised a side event for the #Africa #GCM review on the key role of genuine #socialdialogue to achieve #decentwork for #migrants, sharing many positive examples of collaboration between governments, trade unions and employers. #workersrights

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

Trade Unions are at the 2nd Regional Review of the Global Compact on Migration in #Africa to call for a rights-based governance of migration involving policies designed and implemented with trade unions at the table.
#GCM #labourrights #migrantworkers #tradeunions

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

Congrats to @unionsaustralia ACTU and allies for this achievement that lifts one of the barriers survivors of workplace sexual harassment face to seek justice: financial burden.

[Australian Unions @unionsaustralia]

Media release: Historic win: harassment victim-survivors granted fairer access to justice

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

9 August #IndigenousPeoplesDay, unions call for self recognition, respect for land rights and inclusive development. @ituc @UN4Indigenous

[ITUC @ituc]

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay 🪶🌎, the ITUC calls for:

🟢Respect for land rights
🟢Protection and celebration of cultural heritage
🟢Inclusive development

👉https://t.co/bOtVPtOldU

[ITUC @ituc]

📌Journée internationale des #PeuplesAutochtones

Plus de 86% des populations autochtones 🌎 travaillent dans l’économie informelle, privées d'une protection pleine en matière de travail.

📢les syndicats réclament le droit à l’autodétermination!

👉https://t.co/BDKLFlcXDX

[ITUC @ituc]

📌Día Internacional de los #PueblosIndígenas🪶🌎

La población indígena tiene tres veces más probabilidades de vivir en la pobreza extrema que la población no indígena.

📢¡Los sindicatos exigen el derecho a la autodeterminación!

👉https://t.co/WJ2KYYEKY3

[ITUC @ituc]

📌#IndigenousPeoplesDay: 9 August🪶🌎

Globally, #IndigenousPeople are earning 18.5% less than non-indigenous workers.

📢Unions demand the right to self-determination!

👉https://t.co/bOtVPtOldU

[ITUC @ituc]

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay 🪶🌎, the ITUC calls for:

🟢Respect for land rights
🟢Protection and celebration of cultural heritage
🟢Inclusive development

👉https://t.co/bOtVPtOldU

[ITUC @ituc]

🗓️20 June
⏰14h CEST
🎥Celebrating 5 Years of ILO Convention 190: Addressing Violence & Harassment in the World of Work

♀️This event marks the celebration of the five-year journey of #C190 and focuses on the importance of bridging labor and women’s rights movements to address gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work. #RatifyC190

✍️Register here: https://t.co/iJ1Nh0LrqK

[Irem Arf @irem_arf]

@AkhatorO of @ituc Africa at #GFMD roundtable on #labour #migration highlighting importance of social #dialogue in migration governance and key role of freedom of association for ensuring #migrant workers’ rights in all areas.

[ITUC @ituc]

👩🏿‍🔧Trade unions are at #GFMD14 to call for a rights-based governance of #migration that ensures all #migrants have access to #decentwork and to full labour protections.

📢Freedom of association, right to organize and collective bargaining are key for migrants to stand up for their rights!