Waste pickers from around the world demand recognition of their rights as workers Kicking off the international Congress of waste pickers, a massive march was organized through the streets of...
Election of new authorities, greetings from sister and allied organizations, tribute to our history and report from the Acting General Secretary. On the second day of the Congress, the first...
Voting on amendments to the constitution and proposed resolutions On the third day of the International Alliance of Waste Pickers Congress, amendments to the Alliance’s constitution were discussed. An amendment...
On the fourth day of the Congress of the International Alliance of Waste Pickers, delegates as well as observers and guests of the event visited several waste picker cooperatives in...
We, waste pickers, are very diverse, but we also share so many similarities. Among them, unfortunately, there are the threats we face in our work, but also the ways that...
The Congress is the Alliance’s highest decision-making body and is composed of all affiliated waste picker organizations and Congress’ Executive Council. We meet at least once every five years, according to our Constitution.
The International Alliance of Waste Pickers is a union of 59 waste picker organizations representing more than 500,000 workers across 38 countries.
Follow us along on our 5 day journey through our first ever Elective Congress.
Want to know who’s attending? Check out our list of delegates, guests and observers.
Wondering what were some of our biggest milestones yet? Read our foundational text to find out more.
Curious to learn more? Here are all the documents you need to read about the Congress.
Who are the candidates for the office bearers positions?
Learn more about the 50 affiliated organizations who are a part of the Alliance.
