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Trade union rights are women’s rights

This year, in connection with March 8^th, International Women’s Day, Public Services International (PSI) is working to draw global attention to the case of Seher Tümer, branch secretary of our Turkish affiliate SES (trade union of public employees in health and social services). Tümer, who is Kurdish, was arrested and imprisoned in April 2009. PSI contends Tümer has been targeted for her activities in the labour and women’s movements in Turkey, including participating in International Women’s Day activities last year. “I make an urgent plea to union sisters and brothers around the world to raise their voices on Seher Tümer’s behalf,” says Ylva Thorn, president of the global union federation Public Services International (PSI). Find out here how you can take immediate action to support Tümer.

• PSI International Women’s Day statement
• International Women’s Day Poster - A3 High Quality Print (PDF File)
• International Women's Day Poster - A4 (PDF File)
  

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