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Africa / Middle East 5th BWI Africa and the Middle East Conference unites for a sustainable future and climate justice [BWI] 25-09-2025

Africa / Middle East BWI Africa and Middle East region unite for Climate Justice! [BWI] 17-09-2025

Africa / Middle East Igniting the future: BWI holds youth leadership training in Nairobi [BWI] 12-09-2025

Africa / Middle East Women trade unionists mark a new chapter for empowerment [BWI] 10-09-2025

Middle East Young Arab unionists lead charge for a digital and just transition [BWI] 08-08-2025

Middle East Legal knowledge and action: MENA workers organise for labour rights [BWI] 21-07-2025

Middle East From legal knowledge to action: MENA workers organising for rights [BWI] 10-07-2025

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

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Middle East 5th BWI Africa and the Middle East Conference unites for a sustainable future and climate justice 2025-09-25 [BWI]

Middle East BWI Africa and Middle East region unite for Climate Justice! 2025-09-17 [BWI]

Middle East Igniting the future: BWI holds youth leadership training in Nairobi 2025-09-12 [BWI]

Middle East Women trade unionists mark a new chapter for empowerment 2025-09-10 [BWI]

The WFTU condemns the new Israeli offensive on Gaza 2025-08-25 [WFTU]

Young Arab unionists lead charge for a digital and just transition 2025-08-08 [BWI]

WFTU expresses it soldarity with trade unionist Chris Smalls and activists of the ship Handallah 2025-08-06 [WFTU]

Middle East Statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza 2025-07-28 [ICTU]

Legal knowledge and action: MENA workers organise for labour rights 2025-07-21 [BWI]

UK Join MENA Solidarity at Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival: Workers Organising for Justice: Voices from Syria and Sudan 2025-07-13 [MENA SN]

South Africa The Global South Fights Back in Bogotá 2025-07-12 [IOL]

From legal knowledge to action: MENA workers organising for rights 2025-07-10 [BWI]

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]

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