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Hope Hicks case not an isolated incident, shows need for practical change in shipping
Responding to news that Hope Hicks has taken a case against shipping giant Maersk, seafarers’ unions are calling for employers to ensure their safe workplace...
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International Women's Day 2022: ITF launches Sanitation Rights Toolkit
On International Women’s Day 2022, we are excited to announce the launch of our Sanitation Rights Toolkit. #IWD2022 The toolkit contains resources for transport...
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Maritime must be safe for women: ITF calls for industry to work with seafarers as assault case reverberates
A brave female cadet recently published the horrific experiences of sexual assault she endured on board a vessel while attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy....
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ITF condemns assault on inspector, calls for zero-tolerance towards violence in maritime
An ITF inspector was physically assaulted by a ship’s Master in an unprecedented attack which the Federation says must be condemned. The assault happened onboard...
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IWD 2021: How to stand with women working in maritime
Today is International Women’s Day – 8 March. All across the globe, the ITF global family are celebrating the contribution of women transport...
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Podcast: women's advocacy and Covid-19
The latest, special ITF podcast looking at the Covid-19 crisis has heard about the particular effects on working women. ITF project specialist (ending violence...
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ITF and Omani union develop government relationship
The ITF Arab World regional secretary and an ITF-affiliated union have held a key meeting in Oman to build closer relationships with the government. Bilal Malkawi...
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Podcast: boys and girls jobs
To mark International Women's Day 2020, the ITF has produced a podcast looking at the persistent problem of gender segregation in the transport industry. Jodi...
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ITF supports push at the IMO for more women workers in maritime
A resolution drafted by the ITF, the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA International), and several countries at the International...
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Toilet rights are human rights: Transport Workers’ Sanitation Charter
On World Toilet Day, 19 November 2019, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is launching a Transport Workers’ Sanitation Charter, because...