Economic Justice & Rights
Overview
African economies have grown progressively over the last decades and now rank among the fastest growing economies of the world. However, not all segments of the African population have benefited from this growth as inequality seems to grow in tandem with economic growth. Gender inequality alongside income inequality remains highest on the list of outcomes of Africa’s economic growth. Our economic justice work seeks to create a future in which economies prioritize the well-being of people and planet and where states act as a principal and fair broker of economic redistribution. We strive for a world in which economic power is more evenly balanced, the fruits of economic gain are more equitably distributed, and ownership, control, and decision-making are more equitably shared across society.
Our work in this thematic area will include the following:
Promoting decent work and workers’ rights
We are building and leading the Malawi Decent Work Alliance, a network of Civil society actors that is collectively work to promote the decent work agenda in Malawi and pushing for progressive legislation such as the ratification and domestication of ILO Convention 190 and its accompanying Recommendation 206 by the Malawi government. We also work alongside Workers’ Unions and Groups to advance their rights and interests, ensuring that employers respect human rights and labour laws.
