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Study Circles are changing the lives of women in Nepal – and inspiring others. We speak to two women who are in Study Circles with CLASS Nepal, and learn how they gained the skills and confidence. Read more.
Study Circles are changing the lives of women in Nepal – and inspiring others. We speak to two women who are in Study Circles with CLASS Nepal, and learn how they gained the skills and confidence. Read more.
You can also download our Study Circles for Social Change Information Packet and find out about forming your own Study Circle.
Foundation Skills for Social Change Programme
Build your skills for leadership and social change through IFWEA’s Foundation Skills for Social Change Programme. Explore our course catalogue in organisational development, digital skills, leadership, popular education, and labour movement issues designed for grassroots leaders and worker educators worldwide. Click here.
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IFWEA offers dynamic online learning opportunities for trade unions, NGOs, community organisations, worker educators, and social justice movements worldwide. Download the IFWEA e-learning programme here.
IFWEA offers dynamic online learning opportunities for trade unions, NGOs, community organisations, worker educators, and social justice movements worldwide. Download the IFWEA e-learning programme here.
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The IFWEA Online Labour Academy (OLA) is an online education platform used by IFWEA affiliates to design and deliver online workplace, social and political education to their constituencies. The platform is highly flexible, allowing for a wide range of activities and resources to be used in courses. These can be moderated or self-managed.
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✊🏽 ✊🏽 Rights and Legal Protection for Informal Workers.![]()
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ZCIEA Chegutu Territory, in partnership with the IFWEA, held its first study circle session on "Rights and Legal Protection for Informal Workers" in Chegutu on 25 July.![]()
The session was facilitated by ZCIEA Chegutu Youth Chair Raymond Justin. A total of 10 workers and traders participated, engaging in discussions about the rights of workers and traders in the informal economy, the challenges they face, possible solutions, and legal protections available for informal workers.
👷🏽👷🏽 Building a stronger, fairer future for every worker on the production line.![]()
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IFWEA affiliate Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union with partner IndustriALL Global Union has proudly launched a crucial Capacity Building Workshop for union leaders in the automotive sector. The voices of automotive workers deserve to be heard loud and clear!![]()
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15 women entrepreneurs strengthen their skills in Amazonian agro-industry![]()
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Our affiliate Programa Laboral de Desarrollo - Plades reports that fifteen female entrepreneurs, representing three organisations from Punchana, Loreto and Ramón Castilla, completed a specialised training cycle developed by CITEproductivo Maynas, in partnership with the Labor Development Program (PLADES).![]()
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✅Transformation of plantain, cassava and aguaje bagasse![]()
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At the end of the programme, the participants who passed received official certificates that support their new technical skills.![]()
This initiative reaffirms the commitment of PLADES and CITEproductivo Maynas to inclusive economic development, productive innovation and the strengthening of women's organizations in the Peruvian Amaz#PeruvianAmazonma#fairlaborrightsights
👩🏽 Discussing the rights of home based workers.![]()
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Women's Creation Center in Nepal conducted a Study Circle programme on Worker’s Rights and Policy Issues this month, with the participation of 17 home based workers. The programme was facilitated by Ms. Ramita Karki. The following topics were discussed: ![]()
📌 Fundamental rights of the workers. ![]()
📌 Minimum wages and working hours. ![]()
📌 Wage calculation for piece rate workers. ![]()
📌 Social Security and policy.![]()
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Participants expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to learn from and share with one another. They found the programme to be very informative as it helped them understand various work related issues and policies.![]()
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