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EFFECTIVE HREDD VIA STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ITF
Addressing human rights risks in the road transport sector requires HREDD that meaningfully involves road transport workers and their trade unions in identifying, preventing and mitigating harm, and in delivering remedies.
Through its affiliated road transport unions, the ITF reaches drivers across
AFFILIATE PROFILE: IDEA
Organising workers in the informal economy is one of the great challenges of trade unionism.
Because they work outside of the formal economy, most informal workers do not have basic labour rights such as annual, or social protections such as insurance. This leaves them with little bargaining power
ASIA PACIFIC UPDATE: OCTOBER 2026
Welcome to the first edition of our regular newsletter for ITF affiliates in the Asia Pacific region.
The purpose of these updates is to keep you informed of what’s happening in ITF Asia Pacific, and to share important information about workers’ rights, regional campaigns, upcoming events and
Kenneth Bondas
‘Mind At Sea’: ITF campaign to protect seafarers’ mental health goes global
Access to Sanitation Facilities
Access to safe and adequate sanitation facilities is an established human right and fundamental health, safety and dignity issue in fisheries. On fishing vessels, access to toilets, sanitation facilities, clean drinking water and hygiene infrastructure may be limited, inadequate or non-existent.
Beca
Violence and harassment
Fishers work in isolated, confined and steeply hierarchical environments that increase exposure to bullying, intimidation and physical violence. Vessels are closed workplaces: prolonged periods at sea and minimal external oversight create environments where abuse remains hidden and unreported
Power
New Technology Risks
Technological change is transforming fisheries through electronic monitoring, vessel tracking, automated equipment, digital reporting systems and data-driven management tools. While these developments can improve safety, traceability and sustainability, they also create new human rights risks if
