The Confederation of Trade Unions of Productive Forces raises the voice of African refugees at the 83rd session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Banjul – The Gambia | 5 May 2025 The Confederation of Productive Forces Trade Unions (COSYFOP), represented by its President Mr. Raouf Mellal, participated in the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, held in the Gambian capital, Banjul. The participation was made possible through an invitation and facilitation by the African Defenders organization. This step reaffirms the Confederation’s commitment to both grassroots and international advocacy in support of human rights issues across the African continent. […]
May Day: Freedom in France and Repression in Algeria
On May 1, 2025, France witnessed massive demonstrations organized by labor unions to mark May Day. Hundreds of thousands of citizens took to the streets in various French cities, especially Paris, to express their social and economic demands. Although these demonstrations included slogans against the far right, the primary focus was on issues such as improved wages, the defense of civil liberties, and the promotion of social and economic rights.