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AIM
To end FGM and
other forms of
cultural
violence/mutilation
of women.
UPDATE
Links have been made with FORWARD, the leading FGM campaigning
organisation. UNISON was able to provide assistance with
information from Connect (UNISON’s lobbying organisation) on
parliamentary processes. The potential for joint working has also
been identified, and a speaker has been invited to address national
women’s conference 2016. The Home Office/FORWARD leaflet
about FGM is now included in the women’s health packs.
UNISON is also supporting the Amnesty International My Body My
Rights campaign, which includes work to eradicate FGM. Through
this partnership work it is hoped to raise awareness of the issue and
signpost sources of help for members who may encounter young girls
at risk of FGM.
2.4 International
Motion 34 : Beyond the European elections – what happens next?
Highlighted the importance of work after the general election to work internationally to
defend workers rights and to defeat the far right. Called on the NWC to work with the
international department on appropriate campaigns; consider developing training on
international solidarity campaigns; work with other SOGs on joint campaigning on equality
rights; signpost information on anti hate crime campaigns including ILGA Europe’s website.
AIM
To prevent the
spread of UKIP and
far right parties, and
to defend workers’
rights.
UDPATE
This work is taken on board in motions on women and voting, and a
further motion to women’s conference 2016 on “What has Europe
ever done for us?”
Motion 39 : Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
This motion was not reached. It reported on the potential damaging impact on public
services and workers’ rights as a result of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment
Partnership (TTIP). Called upon the NWC to work with appropriate bodies, including
international unions, to campaign against TTIP and to raise awareness of its implications.
AIM
To stop the
implementation of
TTIP, or at least to
protect public
services from the
worst impact.
UPDATE
The NWC submitted a motion to Local government conference which
was carried and that work therefore becomes the property of the
service group. The TTIP motion on the NDC agenda also carried and
will therefore be taken on board in the national work programme.
The 38 Degrees TTIP campaign has been promoted on Facebook and
through women’s networks. UNISON news items and the call to write
to MEPs on voting on TTIP (part of TUC going to work campaign) have
also been promoted via social media.
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