All Articles on Shaping a Just World

Who is holding the world together? This question was the focus of our annual international conference on foreign and security policy. But why do we need to ask this question, and what might the answers be?
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Madagascar’s law gives workers a voice. When US tariffs hit and AGOA expired, women garment workers were not in the room. Why? A feature to mark World Day for Decent Work.
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A conversation with the lawyer Martin Rozumek about the precarious conditions faced by Ukrainians working in the Czech logistics sector.
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In the context of geopolitical rivalries and national power politics, the pursuit of cooperation on equal footing can seem out of step with the times. How can progressive policies provide answers for the future of international cooperation? Join the...
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China is rapidly expanding its role in space - technologically, economically, and geopolitically. Our study by Lea Thome examines the opportunities, risks, and policy options emerging for Germany and Europe as a result.
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The new ILO convention on platform work reinforces workers' rights. Despite the platform companies' resistance, trade unions played a decisive role in this. What does that mean in practice? We spoke to Monica Tepfer from the ITUC.
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Ensuring workers’ rights in global value chains is the goal of the Competence Centre for Human Rights Due Diligence. We spoke with Kelly Fay Rodríguez, Executive Director of the new Centre, at the official launch at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.
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In our new publication, Moeed Yusuf and Ejaz Haider examine Europe’s role in an alternative future. A Think Piece for the North South Futures Forum of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.
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Why is fair taxation so urgently needed, and how can it be achieved? In this series of video statements, experts offer their insights from various perspectives.
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ITUC climate expert Bert De Wel assesses COP30: Despite disappointing results, the Belém Action Mechanism opens up a historic opportunity to raise the profile of workers in global climate protection and strengthen their rights.
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