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 […]
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EGYPT. “Street vendors’ protest blocks Talaat Harb Street.” Ahram Online (September 24, 2012) TANZANIA. “Tanzania: Unga-Limited Grounds – Arusha’s Trafalgar Square?” All Africa (September 24, 2012) By Marc Nkwame INDIA. “Stop Harassment of Street Vendors.” Times of India (September 24, 2012) INDIA. “Government uprooted rights of street vendors: Arbind.” Daily Pionener (September 27, 2012)
The caravan of regional integration led by both StreetNet affiliates in Senegale during their visit to Abidjan, Lomé and Cotonou from 17 to 30 September 2012.
Continuing with its journey, the caravan led by the two StreetNet affiliates in Senegal i.e. CNTS and SUDEMS, was in Abidjan from 17th to 19th September, in Ghana from 20th to 21st September, in Lomé from 22nd to 27th September and was in Cotonou from 28th to 30th September. In Abidjan, the caravan was received […]
Week Activities for Decent Work Day, Lima – Peru
To celebrate Decent Work Day, the metropolitan municipality of Lima, the Ministry of Labour; International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Central Confederation of Workers of Peru (CUT – Peru), will hold activities within “the week for decent work, Lima” aiming to promote awareness with authorities, especially the local governments (municipalities) to promote and generate income […]
