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It is too easy to take your rights for granted. Throughout the world many do not have the rights and advantages we have.
Britain's economy and political system are interdependent with Europe and the rest of the world. In the current economic climate as we are all engaged in the struggle to protect our public services it is vital that UNISON works with sister trade unions in other countries and through key international organisations to promote and protect members' interests and concerns.
On this page you will find links to sites of interest that UNISON support. Click on the links to get more information and how to get involved. For more information you can e-mail the International Officer Robert Wylie |
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Community H.E.A.R.T. (Health Education And Reconstruction Training) was set up to support the people of Southern Africa, particularly South Africa, in their struggle to overcome the awful legacy of apartheid. It supports self-help projects based on the hopes, aspirations and initiatives of local people and communities.
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Justice for Colombia (JFC) is a British NGO that campaigns for human rights, workers' rights and the search for peace with social justice in Colombia. For Trade Union Activists Columbia is one of the most dangerous places in the world. |
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Palestine Solidarity Campaign is an independent, non-governmental and non-party political organisation with members from many communities across Britain. The PSC represents people in Britain from all faiths and political parties, who have come together to work for peace and justice for the Palestinian people. The PSC is opposed to all forms of racism, including anti-Jewish prejudice and Islamophobia. |
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War on Want fights poverty in developing countries in partnership with people affected by globalisation. It campaigns for human rights and against the root causes of global poverty, inequality and injustice. |
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The Cuba Solidarity Campaign campaigns in the UK against the US blockade of Cuba and for the Cuban peoples' right to
self-determination and sovereignty. |
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Burma Campaign UK works for human rights, democracy and development in Burma.
Founded in 1991, Burma Campaign UK is one of the leading Burma campaign organisations in the world. It plays a leading role in raising awareness about the situation in Burma, and pressuring the international community to take action in support of the people of Burma. |
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Action for Southern Africa is an organisation campaigning with the people of southern Africa for justice, democracy and development in the region. Among its campaigns was Dignity Period! for Zimbabwean Women |
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