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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Today's #TUCCongress international seminar brought together trade unionists from Palestine, India, Zambia, & Colombia - with further comments from Türkiye, France & the UK - to discuss two interconnected challenges: defending international law and tackling global inequalities...
Rosa (TUC), Aisha (PGFTU)
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Tom Jenkins @tomoljenkins.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
@ituc.bsky.socialcondemns sentences on former HongKong union leaders bsky.app/profile/ituc...
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The detention of civilian nuclear workers in Ukraine is unacceptable. Join trade unionists, campaigners and supporters to demand the release of the Zaporizhzhia 15 and defend fundamental workers' rights. Register with our colleagues at USC : ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2026/08/17/f...
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FREE THE ZAPORIZHZHIA 15 – Ukrainian trade unionists speak in London
On 27 August two Ukrainian trade unionists, including a rep from the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, are speaking at UNISON HQ. Eyewitness reports from Ukrainian trade unions under occup…
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The detention of civilian nuclear workers in Ukraine is unacceptable. Join trade unionists, campaigners and supporters to demand the release of the Zaporizhzhia 15 and defend fundamental workers' rights. Register with our colleagues at USC : ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2026/08/17/f...
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FREE THE ZAPORIZHZHIA 15 – Ukrainian trade unionists speak in London
On 27 August two Ukrainian trade unionists, including a rep from the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, are speaking at UNISON HQ. Eyewitness reports from Ukrainian trade unions under occup…
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Ukraine Solidarity Campaign 🇺🇦✊🏽🚩 @ukrainesol.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
FREE THE ZAPORIZHZHIA 15 – Ukrainian Ukrainian trade unionists speak in London On 27 August two Ukrainian trade unionists, including a rep from the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, are speaking at UNISON HQ. Eyewitness reports from Ukrainian trade unions under occupation and attack…
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FREE THE ZAPORIZHZHIA 15 – Ukrainian Ukrainian trade unionists speak in London
On 27 August two Ukrainian trade unionists, including a rep from the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, are speaking at UNISON HQ. Eyewitness reports from Ukrainian trade unions under occupation and attack Thursday 27 August, 5.45pm – UNISON national office, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY (ground floor). Please register here for the meeting: free-the-zaporizhzhia-15 Fifteen workers at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) – all members of the Atomprofspilka trade union – have been abducted, subjected to show trials, and sentenced to decades in prison on fabricated charges by the Russian occupation forces.
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
As it has been for over 100 yrs, the @tuc.org.uk is here as the UK's most representative workers' organisation. Our delegation will be fighting for rights for platform workers, holding govts to account on ILO standards & promoting collective bargaining & transformative gender equality #ILC2026
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
The @ituc.bsky.social is launching this year's #globalrightsindex at the workers' pre-meeting of the International Labour Conference in Geneva #ILC2026 We're keen to see the UK's rating following the Employment Rights Act ... 1/?
A conference panel led by Luc Triangle, GenSec of the ITUC, prepares to launch the ITUC's global rights index
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Tom Jenkins @tomoljenkins.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Shocking union busting reported @wikipedia.org . I have contributed to the site in the past. No more, until the Foundation recognises and negotiates in good faith with Wiki Workers United wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/
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The Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) @tuac.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Next Tuesday: TUAC hosts a dialogue on inequality and advancing tax justice with Prof. Gabriel Zucman (International Tax Observatory), OECD SG Mathias Cormann, TUC GS Paul Nowak, and former President of ACV-CSC Marc Leemans. #OECDMinisterial
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Stephen Russell @stephenjrussell.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The International Court of Justice has confirmed—by 10–4—that the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention 87. Crucial to the ruling was clear evidence that global & regional human rights instruments, & states themselves—including the UK—have long recognised that C87 contains this right 1/2
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The ICJ is close to giving its final opinion on the existence of the right to strike in connection with freedom of association (ILO Convention 87)
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THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Right to Strike under ILO Convention No. 87
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Right to Strike under ILO Convention No. 87 on 21 May 2026.
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Work While They Sleep is a new Brazilian sci-fi play about the working lives of women in late capitalism & the relentless pressure to increase productivity We were a partner in an earlier attempt to get funding for this play, so we're delighted that it's made it to the UK stage! Ticket link below
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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 11/05/2026
Billionaires, and the politicians they fund, will do everything they can to strip workers of their rights.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
ASEAN trade unions and civil society groups slam Myanmar junta's rebranding as civilian gov't www.bwint.org/BwiNews/News...
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ASEAN trade unions and civil society groups slam Myanmar junta's rebranding as civilian gov't - BWI
As the first ASEAN Leaders’ Summit hosted and chaired by the Philippines came to a close, the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), together with A…
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Work While They Sleep is a new Brazilian sci-fi play about the working lives of women in late capitalism & the relentless pressure to increase productivity We were a partner in an earlier attempt to get funding for this play, so we're delighted that it's made it to the UK stage! Ticket link below
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
At the #Labour7 & @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social is introducing a presentation on inequality from economist & author Pr. Thomas Piketty (far left of picture), stressing the role of unions in fighting inequality. Piketty himself says "high inequality is not necessary for prosperity."
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak, flanked by fellow Labour 7 attendees on a curved table, speaks in introducing Thomas Piketty (pictured on left) who will speak about inequality
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
There's reason for optimism, Pr. Piketty tells the #Labour7 , in that the US is on the verge of losing its veto in the international financial institutions due to its declining share of global GDP. A new era of international cooperation could deliver an agenda focused on reducing inequality.
Professor Thomas Piketty addresses the Labour 7 meeting in Paris.
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The Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) @tuac.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The TUC's Paul Nowak chairs a dialogue with Thomas Piketty at the L7 Summit: the top 1% captured 41% of new wealth since 2000, the bottom half got 1%. Inequality isn't inevitable – and collective bargaining is one of the most effective tools to reverse it.
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
In Paris, @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social tells the #Labour7 that "we are moving towards a multipolar world - and our [multilateral] institutions must be fit for that reality." That includes us, he says: "the international trade union movement must ensure the global south has effective representation."
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak addresses the L7
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
There's reason for optimism, Pr. Piketty tells the #Labour7 , in that the US is on the verge of losing its veto in the international financial institutions due to its declining share of global GDP. A new era of international cooperation could deliver an agenda focused on reducing inequality.
Professor Thomas Piketty addresses the Labour 7 meeting in Paris.
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
At the #Labour7 & @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social is introducing a presentation on inequality from economist & author Pr. Thomas Piketty (far left of picture), stressing the role of unions in fighting inequality. Piketty himself says "high inequality is not necessary for prosperity."
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak, flanked by fellow Labour 7 attendees on a curved table, speaks in introducing Thomas Piketty (pictured on left) who will speak about inequality
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
We're at the Labour 7 (part of the French G7) in Paris today - & @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social has set out how the government's make work pay can drive decent work, and that the improvements in rights are popular across the political spectrum. #labour7
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The TUC’s latest blog on Hong Kong highlighting the campaign to call for the freedom of Lee Cheuk-yan. www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/1796-d...
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1796 days and counting! Defending democracy is not a crime #FreeLeeCheukYan
Lee Cheuk-yan, the General Secretary of Hong Kong’s trade union confederation HKCTU which was forced to disband, is on trial for advocating core trade union values. He and Hong Kong trade unionists ne...
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Today TUC General Secretary, TUC President Steve Gillan, TUC GC International lead Liz Snape members of the TUC EC and other senior union representatives met Cuban Ambassador Ismara Vargas Walter -
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ITUC @ituc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The ITUC calls for immediate de-escalation, an end to all military operations, and a return to peaceful negotiations in the Middle East. 🗣️ “Workers want peace, democracy and decent work, not relentless bombing & retaliatory attacks.” @luctriangle.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/ACFnvQ5 #TradeUnions4Peace
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The TUC General Council interim statement on Iran: www.tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-gen...
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TUC General Council interim statement on Iran
The TUC condemns the dangerous escalation of military actions, precipitated by the attacks launched by the US and Israel over the weekend that flout international law, undermine diplomacy and the pros...
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
On the 4th anniversary of Putin's full scale war on Ukraine, the TUC is proud to support the @ukrainesol.bsky.social -led trade union statement in solidarity with Ukraine, its workers and their unions.
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Joint statement by UK trade unions in solidarity with Ukraine
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, UK trade unions reaffirm our solidarity with Ukraine, its workers and their unions. Ukraine’s workers are not only defending their...
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
On the 4th anniversary of Putin's full scale war on Ukraine, the TUC is proud to support the @ukrainesol.bsky.social -led trade union statement in solidarity with Ukraine, its workers and their unions.
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Joint statement by UK trade unions in solidarity with Ukraine
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, UK trade unions reaffirm our solidarity with Ukraine, its workers and their unions. Ukraine’s workers are not only defending their...
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The TUC is supporting the @ituc.bsky.social campaign to free trade union leader Lee Cheuk-yan. Lee was the general secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions until it was dissolved following his arrest for pro-democracy activities. #FreeLeeCheukYan Defending democracy is not a crime!
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The TUC is supporting the @ituc.bsky.social campaign to free trade union leader Lee Cheuk-yan. Lee was the general secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions until it was dissolved following his arrest for pro-democracy activities. #FreeLeeCheukYan Defending democracy is not a crime!
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The TUC joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and ITUC-Americas in expressing our ‘absolute and unequivocal rejection’ of the US military attack in Venezuela, and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Yesterday's statement:
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TUC General Council statement on Venezuela
The TUC joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and ITUC-Americas in expressing our ‘absolute and unequivocal rejection’ of the US military attack in Venezuela, and the abduction of P...
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ITUC @ituc.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
ITUC and TUCA strongly condemn the US military aggression and violation of #Venezuela ’s sovereignty.
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ITUC and TUCA strongly condemn the US military aggression and violation of Venezuela's sovereignty.
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA) express their absolute and unequivocal rejection of the military operation carried out in to...
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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The TUC joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and ITUC-Americas in expressing our ‘absolute and unequivocal rejection’ of the US military attack in Venezuela, and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Yesterday's statement:
tuc.org.uk
TUC General Council statement on Venezuela
The TUC joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and ITUC-Americas in expressing our ‘absolute and unequivocal rejection’ of the US military attack in Venezuela, and the abduction of P...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
KENYA: ‘This strike will persist until justice is served!’ 2,000 Kenya postal workers unpaid for 6 months! wrp.org.uk/features/thi...
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‘This strike will persist until justice is served!’ 2,000 Kenya postal workers unpaid for 6 months! - Workers Revolutionary Party
The Communication Workers Union (COWU) in Kenya has held a national strike, on Monday 27 October, stopping all operations at the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK), as more than 2,000 employees downed ...
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Liz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Federal workers are locked out of their jobs or are being forced to work without pay because the Trump administration shut down the government after refusing to fix the mounting health care crisis—and working families nationwide are paying the price.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
ILO launches global campaign to accelerate ratification of fundamental OSH conventions [IUF] bit.ly/3W2JXEc
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ILO launches global campaign to accelerate ratification of fundamental OSH conventions - IUF
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Musa Okwonga @okwonga.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Very good news from the east of Germany, where the far-right (AfD) has its strongest base - the AfD got soundly defeated in two mayoral elections, in places where they were trying to use the presence of people seeking asylum as a decisive issue. Many voters rejected that outlook. That's hopeful.
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ETUI @etui.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
⚖️ The right to move freely between and reside in other EU Member States does not always work out easily for many people with disabilities 🧵👇
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 08/10/2025
Nobody can afford this government shutdown. Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first. Tell Congress NOW: act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 09/10/2025
Today on #WorldPostDay we celebrate the vital role of the post. 🤝✉️ All around the world, our trade unions are fighting for a postal service that: 💪 Delivers decent jobs 🤝 Strengthens communities 🌍 Connects people everywhere 🌱 Builds a sustainable future #PostForPeople
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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 09/10/2025
We're calling on France's biggest bank, BNP Paribas, to stop financing companies operating in the occupied Palestinian territories and conduct heightened human rights due diligence to ensure its services do not support Israel’s illegal settlement activity there. uniglobalunion.org/news/uni-cal...
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IndustriALL Global Union @industriall-union.org · 09/10/2025
“There are so many labour rights violations ⚠️✊ in the lithium sector. Supply chain strategies 🔗 provide a major opportunity to improve respect for the rights of the workers 👷👩‍🏭 who mine these critical minerals ⛏️🔋.”
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The other side of lithium: strengthening unions in the battery supply chain
Given the central role that lithium plays within the global energy agenda, a seminar was held in Antofagasta, Chile, on how to strengthen unions in the lithium sector. The event, which ran on 30 Septe...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
GLOBAL: In landmark labour case, UN World Court weighs in on right to strike news.un.org/en/story/202...
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In landmark labour case, UN World Court weighs in on right to strike
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) opened hearings on Monday to determine whether the right to strike is protected under international law – the first time the world’s top court has been asked t...
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ITUC @ituc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Imagine a world without labour rights… No minimum wage. No safety. No voice. We need a New Social Contract that delivers: ✊ Trade union rights 💼 Good jobs 💰 Decent wages 🛡️ Social protection ⚖️ Equality and inclusion Decent work is not a privilege — it’s a right. #WDDW25 🔗 buff.ly/nxPPXaP
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European Trade Unions @etuc-ces.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
World Day for Decent Work: Trade unionists from across the continent are coming together to send a message to @ec.europa.eu that its forthcoming #QualityJobs Act must live up to its promise.
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Tom Jenkins @tomoljenkins.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Sorry to hear of the winding down of TUC Aid, and renewed thanks to the @tucglobal.bsky.social officers who led its operations over the years, notably the late Bandula Kothalawala www.tuc.org.uk/research-ana...
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TUC Aid 1988 - 2025
TUC Aid has delivered 37 years of practical solidarity in action. Throughout, it’s been a brilliant example of unions delivering change by working in partnership. Together, we’ve really put internatio...
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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 02/10/2025
Solidarity with Sumud! The captured crew members must be released and their mission - bringing lifesaving aid - must be fulfilled. uniglobalunion.org/news/uni-sta...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
"States cannot pick and choose when to respect international law." ITF call on Israel to respect international law by allowing the Global Sumud Flotilla safe passage and ending the criminalisation of crew, volunteers and humanitarian activists.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🗣️ “The law of the sea is clear: attacking or seizing non-violent, humanitarian vessels in international waters is illegal and unacceptable." ITF General Secretary, Stephen Cotton. We stand in unwavering solidarity with the the Global Sumud Flotilla.
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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
On 5 Nov 2025, the European Anti-Poverty Day “𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦: 𝘌𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘜 𝘗𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺” will take place in Brussels. Together with policy makers, NGO’s and grassroot organisations, the voices of people experiencing poverty will be central and leading the EU policymaking. tinyurl.com/bdznkuxv
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