We ask for solidarity to street vendors of El Salvador: Violent evictions are taking place against them
9 November 2012 Again the central and municipal governments show little political will to solve socio-economic problems of the vendors, completely forgetting that these persons are working people who have been forced to be in this system by the poor access to decent work, they are elderly people, women, single mothers, young children, who are […]
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EL SALVADOR. “El Salvador oust hundreds of street vendors after fiery clashes with police.” Vancouver Sun (October 28, 2012) via The Associated Press INDIA. “Corp’s special plan for street vendors hits a roadblock.” Times of India (October 27, 2012) by Aswin J Kumar CUBA. “Cuban Street Traders Pay Off Officials to Survive.” IWPR (October 26, […]
Street Vendor Project at the Urban Justice Center
1 November 2012 Dear friends, Thanks to all of you who have been expresssing your concern for SVP and the New York City street vendor community in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. One of the great things about being mobile is that you can pick up and seek shelter when a big storm comes. We […]
Zambia`s Street Vendors protest for change
Zambia`s ruling Patriotic Front has declared street vending in the country`s central business districts as legal soon after street vendors staged a mini protest to demand the dismissal of certain government officials who wanted the vendors removed from their trading areas. Former local government minister Professor Nkandu Luo was demoted last week in President Michael […]
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EGYPT. “Street vendors demand justice after police kills one of their own.” Egypt Independent (October 21, 2012) by Heba Fahmy. MALAWI. “Malawi police teargas vendors in Lilongwe.” Nyasa Times (October 21, 2012) . EGYPT. “Tahrir Square cleaned after protests, security forces evicts vendors.” Egypt Independent (October 20, 2012) via Al-Masry Al-Youm. CHINA. “Behind closed doors.” […]
StreetNet mourns the loss of staff member
It is with sadness that StreetNet announces the passing of their Administrator, Felicity Isaacs (61) who was called to rest on Friday, 19 October 2012, after she had suffered from a long-term illness. Affectionately known as Flick, she joined StreetNet in 2009 and was fondly remembered as a positive, caring, independent person who was passionate […]
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ALGERIA. "Algeria targets street vendors as fears of unrest fade." The Jakarta Globe (October 14, 2012) INDIA. "Street vendors in Surat to form a federation to press for their demands." Times of India (October 13, 2012) INDIA. "Domestic helps, hawkers from Delhi to get cashless health insurance." Money Life (October 12, 2012) MEXICO. "A Google […]
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NEPAL. “KMC to bar vendors from streets this Dashain.” The Himalayan Times (October 06, 2012). KENYA: “Gikomba traders stage street demos.” NTV Kenya (October 06, 2012) [VIDEO]. EGYPT. “Chambers of Commerce demand restrictions on street vendors.” Egypt Independent (October 04, 2012) by Al Masry Al Youm. NAMIBIA. “Street vendors defy Ondangwa Council eviction order.” Informante […]
Street Vendor Project at the Urban Justice Center
October 2012 Dear friends and supporters, The New York Post ran a big story today about SVP member Alhassane Fall, a US citizen who immigrated here from Senegal almost 20 years ago. Alhassane (below) sells cell phone cases from a small table on Lower Broadway, supporting his wife and six children. Last month, he received […]
Support needed for the repressed Mayan communities and authorities of Totonicapán
The national and international community, the Guatemalan Association of Mayors and Indigenous Authorities (AGAAI) declare our complete rejection of the actions of the government in turn, against Mayan communities and authorities of Totonicapán, who conducted a peaceful demonstration in a place called Cuatro Caminos and Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan, where the army and police applied repressive […]
