The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) welcomes and fully supports the recent agreement signed between Somalia and Turkey, approved by the cabinet this afternoon, regarding the production of oil and gas. Recognizing the immense potential of this agreement, SOCOTU emphasizes the critical importance of ensuring that the benefits are maximized for the Somali nation, […]
The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) strongly supports and welcomes the important step to review and finish Somalia’s Constitution, which has been in draft form for a long time. This is very important for the Somali people, especially workers who have faced tough conditions and human rights abuses. Please see attached Press Release from
On World Water Day, SOCOTU stands in solidarity with the Somali people, reaffirming our commitment to ending water injustice in Somali communities. We declare our unwavering dedication to the cause of ensuring access to clean, safe, and affordable water for all. In the face of challenges and injustices, we pledge to resist the privatization of
On March 8, SOCOTU joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. Somalia, like many countries, grapples with gender disparities in its workforce, particularly affecting women. Fadumo Abdullahi Ali, Deputy Chair of the Women’s Committee at the Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU), sheds light on the plight of female workers in Somalia. Despite their
Najma Ahmed Khalif, as the Head of the Parliamentary Affairs & Advocacy Department at the Somali Congress of Trade Unions and a dedicated member of the Women’s Committee, is joining hands with women around the globe to commemorate International Women’s Day in a powerful act of solidarity with the women of Palestine. In a world