The Social and Solidarity Economy and why it matters for informal economy workers

StreetNet organized an international workshop in Brazil from 14-16 November 2023, about the Social and Solidarity Economy. The workshop focused on its importance for the organizations of informal economy workers and participants had the opportunity to learn from each other.
We are hiring: Admin and Finance Assistant (preferably based in Durban)

We are now hiring an admin and finance assistant, preferably based in Durban, to assist our Admin and Finance Manager. Applications until December 18th 2023.
How was it being present at the launch of StreetNet in 2002?

We asked Marty Chen, Co-Founder, International Coordinator Emeritus and Board Member of WIEGO for her thoughts.
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.
StreetNet International is looking to hire a Project Officer (Part-Time, Remote)

This part-time role (25 hours/week) reports to and works closely with the International Coordinator.
May Day 2023: Workers in informal employment demand a just transition to a low carbon future

Organizations representing over 2.1 million workers in informal employment around the world call on governments to prioritize the future of this essential workforce, as policymakers respond to the climate crisis, amid the soaring cost of living. Labour policies and social protection systems designed to help us grapple with climate-related disasters are critical to our survival […]
Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) Workshop
Enabling Social Protection within the Informal Economy: Lessons from Worker-led Schemes in Nigeria, Uganda and Togo

Binder for Congress Delegates

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