Report to Executive Council: Our Work from May 1 to October 31, 2024
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INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF
WASTE PICKERS
WASTE PICKERS
The International Alliance of Waste Pickers is a union of waste picker organizations representing more than 460,000 workers across 34 countries
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The plastics treaty finance mechanism
Lessons from other Multilateral Environmental Agreements regarding access for waste pickers and other grassroots groups
“From Informality to Dignity: Advancing Social Protection and Justice for All Workers” Theresa Bul full speech at the Transition from the informal to formal economy panel. #ILC2025
Chairperson, distinguished delegates, I am Teresa Bul, a Nigerian waste picker from Lagos State, speaking on behalf of WIEGO and the International Alliance of Waste Pickers. The in...
Global Position Paper on Formalization: Collective Action for Risk Reduction and Decent Work
This position paper was developed for the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) to contribute to the General Discussion on innovative strategies for addressing...
Integration of Waste Pickers into Mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes – South Africa
JUST TRANSITION OF THE INFORMAL RECYCLING SECTORCASE STUDIES Integration of Waste Pickers into Mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes South Africa The informal recyclin...
Legal Recognition of Waste Pickers – Brazil
Waste pickers in Brazil, known as catadores, have been pushing for formal recognition and social protection over the last 20 years
Organising and Integrating the Informal Recycling Sector in the Solid Waste Management Sector – India
The informal waste recycling sector in India accounts for around 4 million people, including waste pickers, local kabadiwaalas (small scrap aggregators), larger aggregator/junkyard owners, and intermediate dealers, or other middlemen playing a significant role in the recovery and recycling of resources.
Joint Statement: World Circular Economy Forum 2025. A Call to Centre Inclusivity and Perspectives from the Global South.
Discover the joint statement from the World Circular Economy Forum 2025, a powerful call to action that puts inclusivity and Global South perspectives at the heart of the circular ...
Solidarity in the Face of Eviction: Global Waste Pickers Stand with Likoni Community
Likoni, Kenya – April 2025 On April 3, 2025, a delegation of waste picker leaders from Kenya, Europe, and the International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP) visited the Likoni Du...
Regional Coordination and Progress: Red-LACRE’s 2025 Secretariat Meeting in Chile
In March 2025, Red-LACRE held its annual secretariat meeting in Santiago, Chile, bringing together representatives from eight countries to review strategic plans, strengthen intern...
IAWP, PPIM-IPI, and WALHI Stand in Solidarity with Workers Affected by Indonesian Government’s Decision to Close 343 Dumpsites
Jakarta, Indonesia – In a heart-wrenching statement, the Perkumpulan Pemulung Indonesia Mandiri – Ikatan Pemulung Indonesia (PPIM-IPI), representing over 600,000 waste pickers ...
India Launches NAMASTE Scheme to Recognize and Support Waste Pickers
The Government of India has launched a transformative new initiative — the NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem) Scheme — which now formally includes wa...
Letter of support – Indonesian Waste Pickers
To : The Indonesian waste pickers Our heart goes out to you in prayer and anguish as we hear about the harsh and shocking decision made by the government of Indonesia to shut down ...
Indonesian Waste Pickers call for the International Solidarity
“Today, waste pickers across Indonesia are united in mourning and calling for global solidarity as they face a dire challenge. The Indonesian government has made the shocking dec...
Affiliates of the International Alliance of Waste Pickers Mark Waste Pickers Day Around the World
IAWP Marks Waste Pickers Day Around the World Argentina In Argentina, the national federation FACCYR (Federacion Argentina de Cartoneros, Carreros y Recicladores) commemorated the ...
Waste pickers in Dakar face catastrophic evictions
On February 24, while waste pickers working at the Mbeubeuss dumpsite in Dakar were engaged in a mediation process with the authorities, they were surprised by the police, who appe...
Governments and Industry Mark International Waste Pickers Day by Evicting and Excluding Waste Pickers
As waste pickers around the world prepare to commemorate International Waste Pickers Day on March 1, workers in Senegal and Italy suffered catastrophic losses when police evicted them from their workplaces, while workers in Canada continue to struggle for decent work under new extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation.
International Waste Pickers Day- 1st March 2025 Message
We, the leadership of the International Alliance of Waste Pickers—Severino Lima Junior (President), Sushila Sable (Vice President), and Maditlhare Koena (Treasurer)—extend warm...
Call for Applications: Hiring of Communications Manager
The International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP) seeks a dynamic, motivated, dedicated individual to fill the Communications Manager position. The successful candidate will play ...
New General Secretary Appointed by International Alliance of Waste Pickers
The Executive Council of the International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kabir Arora (Qabeer Jalandhari) as its General Secretary....