ITF raises alarm over rising dangers to seafarers in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Israeli waters

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Middle East ITF raises alarm over rising dangers to seafarers in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Israeli waters [ITF] 07-07-2025

Middle East Arab education unions gear up to increase women's participation and leadership [Education International] 25-06-2025

Middle East The WFTU condemns Israels attack on Iran [WFTU] 15-06-2025

Middle East Gulf States: Protect Workers from Extreme Heat - Serious Health Risks as Summer Nears [Human Rights Watch] 01-06-2025

Middle East Defending the profession and solidarity for educators in times of crisis, key for Education International members in Arab countries [Education International] 18-04-2025

Middle East The WFTU condemns the new barbaric bombardment of Gaza and the continued genocide of the Palestinian people [WFTU] 20-03-2025

Middle East Arab States: Unions strategize on shaping a renewed social contract [ILO] 14-02-2025

Middle East IFJ and Arab-world unions will strengthen journalistic protections against surveillance and digital threats [IFJ] 20-12-2024

Africa / Middle East Young Workers Unite to Build Union Power across Africa and Arab Countries [PSI] 11-12-2024

Middle East Empowering change: Youth and women unionists champion decent work and social protection [BWI] 21-11-2024

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ITF raises alarm over rising dangers to seafarers in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Israeli waters 2025-07-07 [ITF]

WFTU condemns the alleged operations that company SINEDOR is carrying out with Israeli companies 2025-07-01 [WFTU]

Arab education unions gear up to increase women's participation and leadership 2025-06-25 [Education International]

WFTU call for intensifying mobilization against imperialist and Zionist agression 2025-06-23 [WFTU]

Middle East Statement from CUPE on the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East 2025-06-21 [CUPE]

The WFTU condemns Israels attack on Iran 2025-06-15 [WFTU]

Middle East Unions call for 'moment of reflection on June 4th for peace in Palestine 2025-06-03 [Irish Congress of Trade Unions]

Gulf States: Protect Workers from Extreme Heat - Serious Health Risks as Summer Nears 2025-06-01 [Human Rights Watch]

Defending the profession and solidarity for educators in times of crisis, key for Education International members in Arab countries 2025-04-18 [Education International]

Middle East CFNU calls once again for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza amidst new attacks 2025-03-23 [CFNU]

The WFTU condemns the new barbaric bombardment of Gaza and the continued genocide of the Palestinian people 2025-03-20 [WFTU]

Middle East WFTU Presidential council resolution of solidarity with the Palestinian people and the struggling people of the region 2025-03-11 [WFTU]

Arab States: Unions strategize on shaping a renewed social contract 2025-02-14 [ILO]

The WFTU strongly condemns Trump's statement on the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza 2025-02-07 [WFTU]

Africa Mary Ann Abunda Receives the Human Rights Defender Award from the U.S. Department of State 2025-02-06 [IDWF]

ICN calls for lasting peace as Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins 2025-01-21 [International Council of Nurses]

IFJ and Arab-world unions will strengthen journalistic protections against surveillance and digital threats 2024-12-20 [IFJ]

Middle East Tunisia’s UGTT: more than a trade union 2024-12-16 [Equal Times]

Middle East Young Workers Unite to Build Union Power across Africa and Arab Countries 2024-12-11 [PSI]

Middle East Planned UK-Gulf Trade Agreement Risks Implicating the UK in Labor Abuses 2024-12-10 [Human Rights Watch]

Empowering women unionists for safe and just workplaces 2024-11-21 [BWI]

Empowering change: Youth and women unionists champion decent work and social protection 2024-11-21 [BWI]

Middle East The Teachers’ Union of Iran (Tehran) Condemning the Spread of War and Killing in the Middle East 2024-11-16 [CoDIR]

Middle East Unions rebuild better and stronger after COVID-19 pandemic 2024-11-01 [BWI]

Middle East BWI Regional Women’s Committee adopts measures for women’s empowerment in unions 2024-10-31 [BWI]

Palestine IndustriALL calls for immediate peace in Middle East 2024-10-25 [IndustriALL]

Massacres, mass starvation and the General's Plan: Israel's racist rampage 2024-10-24 [Socialist Worker]

Egypt: Letter from ETUFpresident addresses to ILO general-director regarding on-going violations of workers rights in Palestine and Lebanon and violation of international labour standard 2024-10-14 [WFTU]

Egypt: Letter from ETUFpresident addresses to ILO general-director regarding on-going violations of workers rights in Palestine and Lebanon and violation of international labour standard 2024-10-14 [WFTU]

Egypt: Letter from ETUFpresident addresses to ILO general-director regarding on-going violations of workers rights in Palestine and Lebanon and violation of international labour standard 2024-10-14 [WFTU]

Stop aggression and war: ITUC calls for ceasefire and global peace iniative, as conflict escalates in Middle East 2024-10-11 [ITUC]

Middle East Turkey: Nakliyat-Is union stages massive demonstration at US consulate in solidarity with Palestinian and Lebonese peoples 2024-10-08 [WFTU]

Resolution of the meeting of the WFTU secretariat, the leadership of the TUI's and the coordinators of the regional offices 2024-09-23 [WFTU]

Africa Making the textile and garment industry in MENA and Africa safer 2024-09-19 [IndustriALL]

Middle East Malawi votes against Israel withdrawing from occuppying Palestine 2024-09-19 [Nyasa Times]

Statement of the WFTU on the mobilizations of the people of Israel 2024-09-07 [WFTU]

PAME: For the new Israeli attcks on the West Bank 2024-09-07 [WFTU]

Rage in the Red Sea 2024-09-05 [ITF]

Israelis protesrt, union calls strike after six more captives killed in Gaza 2024-09-02 [Al-Jazeerah]

Middle East Team Genocide walks out on Nagasaki commemorations 2024-08-10 [Eugene Doyle]

Gulf States: Inadequate Heat Protection Putting Workers in Peril 2024-08-08 [Human Rights Watch]

Empowering women in education: The Arab Women Educators Network gears up 2024-07-12 [Education International]

Africa Women workers strengthen regional cooperation on gender and labour rights, climate justice 2024-07-05 [BWI]

The ITF demands immediate action to ensure the safety of seafarers in the Red Sea 2024-06-25 [ITF]

Middle East Turkish unions take an inventive approach to fighting gender-based violence in the world of work 2024-06-19 [Equal Times]

Middle East Broadcaster VRT shares trade union message condemning “violations of human rights by the State of Israel” ahead of Eurovision semi-final 2 2024-05-10 [wiwbloggs]

WFTU on the pre-meditated attack on Rafah 2024-05-09 [WFTU]

Middle East ILO Director-General Houngbo calls for collective action in the Arab states to address growing challenges in the world of work 2024-04-29 [ILO]

Middle East ACTU Statement on Gaza 2024-04-22 [ACTU]

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