South East Asia youth calls for integration in union training17 September, 2024Young unionists from South East Asia met in Manila,14 September, and called on trade unions to recognize youth as catalyst for change and provide a 20 percent youth quota in routine union training.
No justice for women without union rights12 March, 2026IndustriALL Global Union has joined trade union organizations worldwide in calling on governments to deliver concrete action on women's rights in the world of work, as the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW70) meets in New York.
The 16 days of action are over but our fight isn’t10 December, 2025As the 16 days of activism come to a close, I am always struck by the powerful work we’ve seen taken by our affiliates around the world. These 16 days are not a symbolic gesture within our movement, they turn awareness into action that actually changes workplaces.
Pushing for gender transformative agenda in South East Asia8 December, 2025Women union leaders in South East Asia are advancing a gender-transformative agenda through legislative advocacy, social dialogue, and awareness campaigns. This commitment was further strengthened at the South East Asia regional forum of women toward gender-responsive actions and campaigns, held on 24–25 November in Jakarta, where twenty-five women union leaders from across the region pledged to conduct regular gender mapping, build alliances and networks with other trade unions, disseminate information on Convention 190 through study circles, and campaign to end digital violence against women and girls.
Bangladesh ratifies key ILO Conventions on safety and gender equality following long union campaign23 October, 2025Bangladesh has become the first country in South Asia to ratify ILO Conventions 190, 155 and 187, addressing violence and harassment, occupational safety and health (OSH), and the promotional framework for OSH. The ratifications come after years of sustained campaigning by IndustriALL Global Union and its affiliates, supported by global partners, to secure stronger protections for workers and legally binding safety commitments.
Strategic push for gender equality at IndustriALL’s 4th Congress5 June, 2025IndustriALL’s Women’s Committee met online on 26–27 May to start preparations for IndustriALL women’s conference and Congress in Sydney in November. It provided an opportunity to assess progress and evaluate systemic challenges.
IndustriALL women tackle AI bias and GBVH13 November, 2024IndustriALL’s Women’s Committee met virtually on 6-7 November to discuss advancing gender equality across sectors. Standout themes were artificial intelligence (AI), due diligence, gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH), and an inspiring pilot mentorship programme.
