30 October 2024 10:50
Africa and Middle East: BWI Regional Women’s Committee adopts measures for women’s empowerment in unions
The BWI Africa and Middle East (AME) Regional Women’s Committee (RWC) held its annual meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on 16 October 2024, attended by sixteen women from nine affiliates across six countries. Lire la suite...
23 October 2024 11:10
In 2025, the global community will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995).Lire la suite...
02 October 2024 06:31
This month, we share the story of Lea Rugambage, whose inspiring journey demonstrates that consistency and dedication are essential for any leadership role.
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25 September 2024 09:46
BWI’s European Women’s Committee (ECW) on 23 September met in the historical city Sofia, Bulgaria to celebrate the many achievements of women trade unionists in the past and present, and identify the key battles the future.Lire la suite...
19 September 2024 07:10
In a world that is constantly changing economically, socially and politically, the BWI-affiliated MANWU stands as a beacon of strength and solidarity for workers in Namibia.Lire la suite...
16 August 2024 04:20
BWI participated in the Biennial Conference of Women Trade Unionists organised by ITUC-Africa, held from 6-8 August 2024 in Cotonou, Benin.Lire la suite...
08 August 2024 10:14
This week, we shine a spotlight on Dr. Fozert Mugabe, a key figure in the trade union movement. She is the Deputy Secretary of the Zimbabwe Construction and Allied Trade Workers' Union (ZCATWU), the Chairperson of BWI’s Africa & Middle East Regional Women’s Committee, and the Vice-Chairperson of BWI's International Women’s Committee.Lire la suite...
06 August 2024 05:07
The BWI-affiliated General Construction, Manufacturing and Quarries Workers Union of the TUC Ghana (GCMQWU) recently concluded its 2nd Quadrennial Delegates Conference. Lire la suite...
09 July 2024 06:04
Continuing with our “hold the line” articles which were part of this year’s celebration of women’s month last March, we share the story of trade union leader Eva Atobrah Agyekum, an administrative assistant at the National Secretariat of the Timber and Wood Workers Union (TWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) – Ghana, a BWI wood and forestry affiliate.Lire la suite...