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Women

Nigeria: Women health workers murdered in Kano province

26 February 2013

Public Services International is shocked and concerned by the murder of ten women health workers in Kano, Nigeria. The women were members of the Medical Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria, a PSI affiliate. They were working in the National Immunization Programme aimed at eradicating polio in the country.

No compromise on women’s rights Zero tolerance for violence against women and girls

18 Feb 2013

Together with other civil society partners, trade unions develop, implement and promote strategies aimed at eliminating violence against women and girls. This joint global union statement will be presented to the UNCSW57. For more information: http://unioncsw.world-psi.org

EPSU General Secretary: Inspiring Women

14 February 2013
Carola Fischbach-Pyttel, EPSU General Secretary

PSI congratulates Carola Fyschbach-Pyttel, General Secretary of the EPSU, PSI's European branch, on her recent nomination by the ETUC Women’s Committee as woman of the month of May for a 2013 Calendar published by the European Institute for Gender Equality.

PSI affiliates in Turkey intensify campaigns against precarious work

10 February 2013
May Day, Istanbul, 2010

Building the capacity of public service unions in Turkey to confront the negative effects of precarious work, especially on women and young workers, was facilitated through project cooperation. The project "Public sector restructuring and decent work" took place between 2010 and 2012.

Vote for the changes that would make the most difference to your world

04 February 2013

The United Nations and partners want to hear from you! My World is a global survey asking you to choose your priorities for a better world. Results will be shared with world leaders in setting the next global development agenda.

PSI World Congress concludes

30 November 2012
PSI Executive Board

As the 29th World Congress of Public Services International drew to a close in Durban, South Africa, delegates celebrated that they had elected a woman to lead their global union federation for the first time in its 105 year history. PSI’s new General Secretary Rosa Pavanelli said, “I’m proud and honoured to carry the fight for social justice forward for PSI, our members and our communities.

Rosa Pavanelli elected to lead Public Services International

28 November 2012

Italian trade unionist Rosa Pavanelli has been elected as the new leader of the global union federation Public Services International, representing 20 million public service workers in 150 countries. Pavanelli says her vision is founded on “giving PSI new energy, and standing up for justice, solidarity, equality, a fairer and more sustainable world.”

The leadership vote took place during PSI’s 29th World Congress in Durban, South Africa (27-30 November 2012). Danish trade unionist Peter Waldorff had sought re-election as general secretary following one term in office.

See the 2012 Pre-congress Women's Committee and Women's Caucus photos on Flickr

Photos: WOC and Women's Caucus

27 November 2012

See the 2012 Pre-congress Women's Committee and Women's Caucus photos on Flickr