We welcome the position presented by the Brazilian Government advocating for the rights of #Wastepickers and the inclusion of #JustTransition on the first day of the plenary at #INC3 during #PlasticsTreaty Negotiations. #WastepickersAtINC3

Happening Now: Barbra Weber Statement intervention for #PlasticsTreaty at #INC3 on behalf of #WastepickersAtINC3

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"Deal with the legacy of plastic pollution that washes up on our shores, and of course, deliver a just transition and new, decent jobs for communities such as waste pickers" @andersen_inger said.

This week we’ve worked with the International Alliance of Waste Pickers to ensure justice for waste pickers races up the agenda at the first plastics treaty negotiations. Maddie, from the South African Waste Pickers Association, said: #plasticstreaty

#WastepickersAtINC3 are here to present a position for #JustTransition. Read the report here -

Please read IAWP’s Recommendations for Member States Regarding the Zero Draft for the #PlasticsTreaty at #INC3 at here - https://t.co/RNnUl6bPMB

We welcome @andersen_inger Executive Director @UNEP @UN in the opening remarks mentioning #JustTransition& #WastePickers during #INC3"

@byadavbjp, Minister of @LabourMinistry met 4 member delegations, Sushila Sable, @shekar_nalini, @HarshadBarde & @Maleccha Kabir Arora, of the Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers. He promised to include the waste pickers’ representation with integration in #SWM and EPR-related norms

For the last 2 days, the internet is down in the FRRO office in Panaji. Can the internet be restored soon? A lot of foreigners are frustrated as the FRRO office is unable to help them. Internet shutdown is causing mutual hostilities between 2 parties @HMOIndia @g20org @GovtofGoa

✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 We stand with the millions of women waste pickers around the world, today and always! We must recognize their work, their struggle and their contributions to our society! 🧕🏼👩🏾‍🦳🧑🏻‍🦰👩🏿‍🦱👩🏻👳🏼‍♀️ #IWD2023 #InternationalWomensDay

Save the date for the 4th edition of #WeSpeakToo – 03.02.2023, Friday in #Bhopal! @iihsin @globalrec_org @fsm_alliance @NFSSMalliance @Maleccha @kavita_wankhade #JanvikasSociety #SAMMANBhopal #SanitationWorkers

Congrats to @SWACHcoop for releasing this amazing short film about the journey of India’s largest wholly-owned #WastePicker cooperative, following its struggles and successes, and presenting a nuanced perspective on the integration of waste pickers. https://t.co/nsGJXw2CsD

WE CATEGORICALLY REJECT THE THREATS RECEIVED BY OUR COMPAÑERA ALINE SOUSA THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKS. CALLING FOR INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY FROM OUR ALLIES.

9️⃣ ❤️ 🇰🇪🇿🇦 launched the “Just Transition Coalition”, an group of friend with @globalrec_org to support waste-pickers during the negotiations and implementation of the #plasticstreaty https://t.co/VF2J1OqSIt

"A just transition is defined as ending plastic pollution in a way that is as fair and inclusive as possible to everyone concerned, creating decent work opportunities and leaving no one behind."

Life of Plastic: International body of waste pickers demand representation in all treaty discussions https://t.co/XSowWc6Sqt

Kenia y Sudáfrica anuncian una iniciativa de transición justa para los #recicladores y otros trabajadores de la cadena de valor del plástico #INC1

Kenya And South Africa Announce Just Transition Initiative For #WastePickers & Other Workers In The Plastic Value Chain #INC1

“There is a need for waste pickers’ participation wherever policy decisions are being made, but we often do not receive the right opportunities,” said Indumathi, an Indian representative.