As you await the 1st Elective Congress of the International Alliance of Waste Pickers, are you curious to learn more about the important points of discussion as well as the procedures to be followed?
Booklets by day
We have prepared 5 booklets, one for each day, that include all the documents needed to follow the sessions:
- May 1: Labor Day March and Opening Plenary
- May 2: Elections for the positions of President, Vice President and Treasurer.
- May 3: Discussion of resolutions and amendments to the constitution. Public presentation of new IAWP authorities.
- May 4: Field visit to waste pickers cooperatives.
- May 5: Why is an International Alliance of Waste Pickers required? Panel discussions.
Here are all the documents you need to read about the Congress:
Events
A selection of the key events:
- May 1st: March for May 1, 2024. International Workers’ Day
- May 3rd: Presentation of the International Alliance of Waste Pickers (AIR) at CGT
- May 4th: Field visits
Travel guide for participants
Information needed before the Congress.
Delegate’s guide to IAWP Congress 2024
We provide a short document that wants to be a summary and introduction to all the the information about the Congress (rules, committees, elections, etc.).
Resolution proposals and Constitution Amendments
Here, you can read resolutions submitted by the International Alliance of Waste Picker’s affiliates. This is especially meant for the resolutions committee to consider and the delegates to discuss prior to, and vote for, during Congress. The International Alliance of Waste Picker’s affiliates organizations have proposed 3 amendments to the Constitution.
Congress procedures
During the Congress, we will be following a structured procedure that has been laid out. To familiarize yourself with these procedures, do read these documents below!
- 1. Nominations Procedure for elections of Office Bearers
- 2. Election Procedure
- 3. Resolutions Committee. Terms of Reference
- 4. Rules and Procedures
- 5. Credentials Committee. Terms of Reference