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The importance of worker education: Saliem Patel

IFWEA General Secretary Saliem Patel was interviewed by Finnish publication Demokraati, whilst on an intensive study visit to Sweden, Norway and Finland last year.

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Solidarity with workers and communities in Minneapolis, USA

The ITUC has expressed its solidarity with workers and communities in Minneapolis, USA and stands with the AFL-CIO in mourning the killing of union member Alex Pretti.

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Misbah Ayub and the WEA conference

We spoke to Misbah Ayub of WEA about the organisation’s recent conference, their aims for the new year, and sharing common education goals with IFWEA.

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Interview with Dan Nicander of IUT

Dan Nicander, the Secretary General of the International Union of Tenants (IUT), recently met with IFWEA and housing and related organisations in South Africa.

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Hamba Kahle Comrade Crystal Dicks

Activist, feminist and worker educator Crystal Dicks worked on two pioneering international education programmes in IFWEA from 2004 to 2008. Former IFWEA General Secretary Sahra Ryklief pays homage to her friend and colleague, who passed away on 6 October 2025.

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IFWEA General Secretary Saliem Patel on Nordic Study Visit

IFWEA General Secretary Saliem Patel travelled to Sweden, Norway and Finland on an intensive study visit focused on building international collaboration within the worker education movement.

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Pinta Kultura and Renalou Cabuyadao

Renalou Cabuyadao explains what Pinta Kultura does in Amman, Jordan. The art collective offers a place for artistic engagement and connection for migrant domestic workers (MDWs).

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Farewell Dave Spooner

The news of the death of Dave Spooner on 20 March 2025 spread sorrow and mourning all over the world among worker-educators who loved him and cherished interacting with him.

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A Library of Life, Love and Loss

The Library of Life, Love and Loss is a unique initiative created and curated by IFWEA affiliate Adult Learning Wales (ALW) in the UK, and the Polytechnic University of Coimbra in Portugal.

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Learning and teaching at LEF

Muhammad Tajammal Aziz works for the Labour Education Foundation (LEF) in Lahore, Pakistan. Recently, he designed a course on Occupational Health and Safety, which is on OLA.

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Workers and Educators under siege in Venezuela

The socio-political environment in Venezuela has been becoming increasingly dangerous for trade unionists, activists and community leaders. A worker educator speaks out.

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Learning new roles with IFWEA

Diana Siame is a Shop Steward who recently attended two courses with IFWEA, The Role of the Secretary and The Role of the Shop Steward. She talks about her experiences.

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Foundational Leadership and Life Skills Course: Feedback

The Foundational Leadership and Life Skills Course, run by IFWEA and the University of Limerick, aimed to enhance participants’ effectiveness when working in and with groups. We get feedback from participants here.

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  • The importance of worker education: Saliem Patel

  • Solidarity with workers and communities in Minneapolis, USA

  • Misbah Ayub and the WEA conference

  • Digital abuse of women and girls

  • Millions of children in child labour

  • Interview with Dan Nicander of IUT

  • Hamba Kahle Comrade Crystal Dicks

  • IFWEA General Secretary Saliem Patel on Nordic Study Visit

  • Attacks on federal workers affect everybody

  • Shingirai Manyengavana (Shingie) and the Patsime Puppets and Storytelling Workshop

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