The International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP) is a democratic member-based international union of waste pickers committed to advancing the rights and strengthening the organising of waste pickers. The process of setting up IAWP started in 2008, with our constitution approved by waste pickers’ movements in 34 countries around the world in October 2022, which was a major milestone, followed by the First Elective Congress to elect the office bearers of the organization in May 2024.
The International Alliance of Waste Pickers is a union of 59 waste picker organizations representing more than 500,000 workers across 37 countries.
The International Alliance of Waste Pickers is a union of 59 waste picker organizations representing more than 500,000 workers across 37 countries.
