StreetNet at the 113th International Labour Conference
We participated at the 113th International Labour Conference, the tripartite forum where international labour standards are negotiated between governments, workers and employers. Accredited since 2004, StreetNet’s participation has always pushed for more inclusion of informal economy workers and it contributed to key discussions that broaden the understanding of collective bargaining and helped pioneer new concepts […]
Regional Youth Workshop in the Americas: “Youth in Action!”
We held the first face-to-face workshop for youth from Streetnet International member organizations in the Americas region.
StreetNet International condemns the murder of a street vendor by police in Brazil
April 13, 2025 – During an operation against street vendors in the Brás neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil, police officers shot Senegalese street vendor Ngange Mbaye as he was trying to protect his goods from being confiscated.
From Street Vendors to Storytellers: The Power of Worker-Led Communication for Social Change
For years, we have invested in worker-led communication and the creative skills of young street vendors to help them tell their own stories. In 2025, for the first time, we partnered with Picture People MSP to organize an in-person visual storytelling workshop, giving our members powerful tools to share the impact of their work. The […]
A New Era of Education for Families of Street Vendors in Bangladesh
The inauguration of Fulkoli Kindergarten School marks a transformative milestone in community empowerment on 1st December, 2024, in Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh, offering underprivileged children access to quality education.
3 ways you can use TikTok to support street vendors
Street vendors are going viral, but some TikTok trends are perpetuating harmful stereotypes about their work, rather than fostering real support for workers. Instead of exploiting their struggles for views, here’s how you can use TikTok to genuinely support street vendors in ways that can positively impact their lives and create meaningful change.
Statement of UNIWA on Kantamanto Market Fire
UNIWA EXPRESSES DEEP CONDOLENCES AND SOLIDARITY FOLLOWING KANTAMANTO MARKET FIRE Accra, January 2025 – The Ghana Union of Informal Workers Association (UNIWA) extends its heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and all those affected by the devastating fire that ravaged Kantamanto Market on January 1, 2025. Our hearts go out to the countless traders […]
New Year Message from International Coordinator Oksana Abboud, for 2025
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Council Members, colleagues, partners and allies of StreetNet Family around the world! First of all, I would like to sincerely extend my warm greetings and gratitude to each of you for your unshakable commitment and contributions to the cause and mission of StreetNet International and mainly – for the empowerment and […]
Addressing gender-based violence in Malawi workplaces
As the world observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Malawi’s labor movement is shining a spotlight on the pervasive issue of gender-based violence in Malawi workplaces. GBV affects thousands of Malawian women, particularly those in informal and precarious jobs.
Digital Social Protection in Zambia: The Promise, The Problems, and The Way Forward for Informal Economy Workers
Imagine a world where social protection, the safety net designed to help the most vulnerableis just a phone tap away. No more long queues, no more paperwork, and no more trips togovernment offices that take up your time and resources. This is the promise of digital socialprotection in Zambia. Sounds pretty great, right? Well, not […]
