Part of Organise 2020 - Building International Solidarity: Organising in the most dangerous places for workers in the world

Building International Solidarity- Jul 10, 2020 03:00 PM

In countries around the world, workers face murder, imprisonment and death threats for organising and defending their member’s rights.

This session will hear from organisers working in some of the worst countries for workers in the world and explore how we can build international solidarity across borders. Speakers from Colombia, Turkey and Palestine will share their experiences and how they are organising to confront the longstanding abuses of rights and the current crisis.

Interpretation provided

Speakers:

• Osman İşçi (International affairs officer, Confederation of Public Employees Trade Union - KESK)
• Turkey, Olga Quintero (Leader of ASCAMCAT Catatumbo Agricultural Workers Association – an organisation which has had many leading activists murdered in recent years)
• Other speakers tbc