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Europe

PSI is represented in Europe by the European Federation of Public Service Unions, based in Brussels. For more on our activities in this region, please see the EPSU website

You can also view a list of European affiliates or contact European regional offices

WHO holds 140th Executive Board meeting in Geneva

23 January 2017

From today (23) until February 1, member states will be deliberating on a wide range of issues. PSI will be active at the Global Health Watch monitoring the public sessions and intervening on technical issues. The Global Health Watch is a forum for global civil society to question and challenge the influence of neoliberalism on health and global health policy.

Join the Global Women’s Movement

19 January 2017
Women's March

On 21 January, the day after Trump's inauguration, thousands of women have organized to march on Washington in support of women's rights. Hundreds of solidarity "sister marches" will be held on the same day in other major metropolitan areas around the world.

Trade Unions and Civil Society Welcome the Introduction of the Human Right to Water into the Constitution of Slovenia

11 January 2017

Last November, the National Assembly of Slovenia passed an amendment to its Constitution to include a new article that recognizes the Human Right to Water. The amendment affirms water should be treated as a public good managed by the state, not as a commodity, and that drinking water must be supplied by the public sector on a not-for-profit basis.

Pink Network FNV in solidarity with Turkish LGBTi Committee members

10 January 2017

Trade union representatives from The Netherlands paid a visit to the LGBTI-Committee members of the Turkish Unions in Istanbul to show their solidarity and to exchange their views.

[em]For Netwerk Roze FNV, Jolanda van Gool, November 2016[/em]

Protection of the human rights of migrants is more urgent than ever

15 December 2016

“Coming to the end of a year that is marked by deeply worrying political events and continuing armed conflicts, we commemorate International Migrants Day strongly reiterating that the protection of the human rights of migrants is becoming more urgent than ever,” declares Rosa Pavanelli, General Secretary of Public Services International.

Rosa Pavanelli addresses the ComHEEG meeting held in Geneva

14 December 2016

Rosa Pavanelli addresses the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Health Employment and Economic Growth being held today and tomorrow [14-15 December] in Geneva #ComHEEG #PublicHealth4All

Privatization Watch - 14/2016

09 December 2016
Photo: ITPI Privatization is when there is less public control, fewer regulations, and more governance by market forces" Donald Cohen, ITPI

An overview of global trends in privatization of public services. Privatization Watch - Issue 14/2016