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[PROTECT Union @UnionProtect]

Protect Union joined the Joint Trade Union Alliance's #MayDay rally & march in Colombo,1st May. Sister Maithili, the president of Protect, gave a stirring speech advocating for the rights of #domesticworkers, informal sector workers, & #migrantworkers.
@IDWFED @SolidarityCntr

[Awaj Foundation @Awaj_fdn]

On #OSH day, we call for stronger enforcement of occupational safety & health standards, greater investment in worker protection, and full respect for workers' voices in shaping safe workplaces.

[MTUC @mtucMV]

The leadership of MTUC engaged in constructive discussions today with ILO experts on the formulation of the Decent Work Country Program
@ILOColombo

[Solidarity Center @SolidarityCntr]

In #SriLanka, our #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence program included a session with five Trade Union leaders & members from the health sectors, public sector, and informal sectors. The event highlighted the importance of #C190 ratification in efforts to #EndGBVH

[Wedabima Lanka @WedabimaL]

"The fight for equality continues, but is the violence truly over? 🛑
This #16Days, let’s unite to end all forms of violence against women and girls. The journey isn’t over until everyone is safe.
#EndVAW #HumanRights #16DaysOfActivism"https://t.co/BhqFGNyUnS

[Solidarity Center @SolidarityCntr]

During this #16Days, the C190 Arc Task Force that we are part of is excited to launch a new website documenting promising practices on #C190.

🌟Ratification
🌟Implementation with ratification
🌟Integration without ratification

Visit https://t.co/zb4c2eSxCQ to see #C190inAction

[Solidarity Center @SolidarityCntr]

🌍🌏🌎 45 countries have ratified #C190. This is an important first step to #endGBVH. But implementation must follow! Workers and unions are organizing to make it happen. #16Days

See #C190InAction here https://t.co/zb4c2eSxCQ

[Wedabima Lanka @WedabimaL]

🚨 The Silent Grief of FTZ Workers 🚨
Low wages, unsafe conditions, shattered dreams—it's time to demand dignity for those who power our exports. ✊💔 #WorkersRights #FairTrade
https://t.co/gZ16ndbzGW

[Vikalpa @vikalpavoices]

නිදහස් වෙළෙඳ කලාපයේ ශ්‍රමික අයිතිවාසිකම් පිළිබඳ විනිශ්චය සභාවේ වාර්තාව එළිදැක්වේ https://t.co/rtkQaadLyl #srilanka #lka @WedabimaL

[Wedabima Lanka @WedabimaL]

@UnionProtect calls for @NLAC representation to amplify the voices of informal sector workers. It's time for equal representation and recognition of their vital contributions! #InformalSector #WorkersRights #EqualRepresentation #NLAC https://t.co/gdYNxLhJNR

[Awaj Foundation @Awaj_fdn]

On this #WDDW2024, @Awaj_fdn is calling for an end to precarious work & the formalization of informal workers. #CareWorkers, #GigWorkers, & platform workers are demanding recognition, identity cards, the right to organize, and access to daycare centers for their children.@FJS

[Solidarity Center @SolidarityCntr]

Together with @mfasia_ & @BWIglobal we hosted first multi-stakeholder meeting in the #Philippines on the @UN Global Compact for Migration. More details from the gathering ➡️ https://t.co/2T7U5h6Crq

#Solidarity #WorkersRights #MigrantWorkers #TradeJustice

[Wedabima Lanka @WedabimaL]

@UnionProtect calls for @NLAC representation to amplify the voices of informal sector workers. It's time for equal representation and recognition of their vital contributions! #InformalSector #WorkersRights #EqualRepresentation #NLAC https://t.co/gdYNxLhJNR

[Solidarity Center @SolidarityCntr]

English:
Migrant workers make up 5% of the global workforce. Tell us their stories by taking part in the Global Media Competition on Labour Migration!

🗓️ Deadline: 31.10.2024
🔗 https://t.co/R6ffic23Hb
#Migration

[Kalpa madhuranga @MadhurangaKalpa]

https://t.co/15ktcsygMj
Migrant workers are workers!
Voting access for migrant workers!
Voice of migrant network (VOM) Director Board Member Kalpa Madhuranga presented on the demands of migrant workers.
@WedabimaL @SirasaTVlk #PresidentialElection2024 #migrantworkers #rights

[Wedabima Lanka @WedabimaL]

📚Poetry of Vathukaraye" makes history, joining Sinhala-English literature for the first time! A groundbreaking moment for literary fusion, celebrating the rich heritage of Vathukaraye in both languages. 🇱🇰 #LiteraryMilestone
https://t.co/IdAQbfJLs5

[Wedabima Lanka @WedabimaL]

බාලා සමඟ සැඳැවක් - "An evening with Bala"
https://t.co/Yt78htr2Sd

[Wedabima Lanka @WedabimaL]

ශ්‍රී ලාංකික පුරවැසියෙකු ලෙස හිමි මානව අයිතිවාසිකම් එසේ නැතිනම් මුලික අයිතිවාසිකම් කඩවීම ගැන දැනගමු!
https://t.co/axhWMlj5DF via @YouTube

[Wedabima Lanka @WedabimaL]

🚨 The GMOA strongly opposes the targeting of union leaders who speak the truth about the health sector. #GMOA #SriLanka #HealthcareJustice #StandWithUnions
https://t.co/y6gZng24e1

[Wedabima Lanka @WedabimaL]

📢 Sri Lankan unions demand the abolition of the Online Safety Act in a letter to the President. Stand up for digital rights and freedom! ✊ #SriLanka #OnlineSafetyAct #UnionPower #DigitalRights
https://t.co/n5qjnB9teO