StreetNet establishes a regional platform of demands for social protection issues in Africa
We organized a regional conference on social protection for informal economy workers with WIEGO and FIWON, our Nigerian affiliate, in Lagos (Nigeria), where we designed a regional platform of demands with our affiliates and key partners, such as the Platform for Social Protection and ITUC Africa, to ensure the protection of all African workers. The […]
StreetNet participates at the 111th Session of the International Labour Conference
StreetNet International along with other global organizations of informal economy workers participated at the International Labour Conference, focusing on just transition and labour protection, from 5-16 June 2023.
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Street vendors fight for social protection in Cambodia
Feature image by Enric Català We met with Samphous Von, the Deputy Secretary General of IDEA, (Independent Democracy of Informal Economy Association) StreetNet’s affiliate in Cambodia, to talk about the challenges of street vendors in the country, especially with regards to social protection. IDEA is an established trade union in Cambodia (18 years old this […]
The StreetNet team visits Association Amélior in France
In February 2023, members of the StreetNet team visited our affiliate organization in France, Association Amélior, and discovered how they are organizing vendors in Paris and Marseille. Protecting a profession at risk Founded in 2012, Amélior represents the recyclers, waste pickers and second hand street sellers in the Paris Metropolitan area and in Marseille, the […]
4 main ways technology impacted informal economy workers during the pandemic
A recent webinar at CSW67 featuring worker leaders and experts uncovered the main ways informal economy workers were impacted by technology during COVID-19. The period of lockdown and isolation during the COVID19 pandemic presented all workers with unprecedented challenges. Not only in their professional activities but also in their organizational and unionization strategies, in their […]
YGAP 2022: Visiting Community House in Cape Town
Cape Town is South Africa’s mother city. It is the home to Table Mountain and beautiful beaches, among other interesting things. It is also in this city where we find some historically notable places and as well as being home to many of South Africa’s fallen heroes. Of all the places, Community House is the […]
Profile of a Seamstress, Vendor and Leader: Ms. Frances Bamidele Onokpe.
This article was written by Mrs. Omolola Sholaja, from FIWON, Nigeria Ms. Bamidele Frances Onokpe, was born September 18, 1962 at Ikire, Southwest, Nigeria. After basic education, she trained as a certified Caterer at Dof Catering Institute in 1984 where she obtained her certification in Food Hygiene & Handling of food. She also went for […]
International Women’s Day 2023 – Maya Gurung (NEST)
For International Women’s Day, we are highlighting our women leaders and what we can learn from them we had a chat with Maya Gurung, from NEST, Nepal.
International Women’s Day 2023 – Anastasie Chodaton, SYBAMAVAB (Benin)
For March 8th, 2023, International Women’s Day we interviewed our International Council Member from Benin, Anastasie Chodaton. Anastasie is currently the Secretary General of SYNAMAVAB, (acronym of Syndicat National des Vendeurs, Vendeuses et Assimilés des Marchés du Bénin) and member of the International Council of StreetNet. She is a well recognised woman leader in her […]
