7th International Congress

Rwanda, 2023

The Seventh International Congress of StreetNet took place in Rwanda, from 3-6 May 2023.

You can see photos of the Congress here.

You can find more information about the Congress in the official 7th International Congress Website and you can see a summary video below:

Resolutions approved in the congress

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Resolution 44 On Support to affiliates who are experiencing the suspension of their livelihood as a result of war, pandemic, climate change and natural disasters, violence, and economic deprivation. Extension of Resolution 41 (on Support to the Workers of Venezuela) This 7th International Congress of StreetNet: Noting, that the massive migration of street vendors caused

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This 7th International Congress of StreetNet: Noting: In March 2013 the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) decided to place an item on the agenda of the 103rd and 104th sessions of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in 2014 and 2015 for discussion of an instrument on transitions from the informal to the

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This Seventh International Congress of StreetNet: Notes: StreetNet International (SNI) Resolution 19 on the SSE adopted in 2010. That since 2010 there have been many SSE successes within our sector, but that we still have a long way to go in implementing our Resolution 19. The Resolution and Conclusions Concerning Decent Work and Social Solidarity

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This 7th International Congress of StreetNet: NOTING That informal economy employment and activities has grown the world over, and that more than 80% of the world population survive through economic activities in the informal economy either in planned or unplanned areas. The insecurity, precarious working conditions, and lack of access to appropriate risk management

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This 7th International Congress of StreetNet: Noting Climate change threatens the lives and livelihoods of street vendors, market traders and all those in the informal economy. StreetNet International (SNI) therefore resolves to embark on a dedicated programme to tackle climate change and secure livelihoods. SNI and affiliates will educate members about the impact of climate

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