07 March 2024 03:20
Namibia: Women workers hold the line against gender-based violence
Justina Jonas serves as the General Secretary of the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU).Read more...
06 March 2024 05:25
As part of this year’s celebration of International Women’s Month, BWI narrates the story of Victoria Sirenko, a 43-year-old Ukrainian woman worker, and a PROFBUD trade union activist. Read more...
05 March 2024 06:30
This year's commemoration of International Women's Day on March 8th coincides with over three years of relentless resistance by the working people of Myanmar against military rule. Read more...
01 March 2024 06:08
The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) will mark International Women’s Day with the theme “Hold the Line: Women Fighting for Democracy”
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12 December 2023 01:25
In a historic move towards protecting Filipino workers from gender-based violence and harassment in workplaces, the Philippine Senate ratified the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190 on 11 December.Read more...
27 November 2023 15:46
Africa contributes minimally to greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, yet key development sectors suffer significant losses due to climate change. Vulnerability to climate change in Africa is complex, influenced by socioeconomic, political, and environmental factors.
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27 November 2023 10:46
BWI convened the Asia Pacific edition of its Global Organizing Academy (GOA) on 26-27 November 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read more...
27 November 2023 10:12
Since 2019, the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) and its affiliates worldwide have been consistently advocating for the ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No 190, which addresses violence and harassment in the world of work. Read more...
25 November 2023 01:36
On 25 November, women around the world will mark the International Day for the Elimination Violence against Women and start the 16 days of activism campaign against gender-based violence.Read more...