The immeasurable role of women in our contemporary society cannot be underestimated. Despite the threats, discrimination, and the perception that women are weak and should be confined to domestic responsibilities, their

The celebration of women’s month is also a season to raise awareness on the different issues and problems that women are facing in our society today. Hence, the IYCW-ASPAC had joined the launching of Women Workers

Last February 18, 2024, YCW Sri Lanka Coordinating Team headed by Punya and Aruna, facilitated team building activity for the new members and for the current leaders. It was held in Batagama Church, thanks to the

Different sectors, organizations, church institutions and trade unions gather in EDSA Shrine last February 25, 2024 to commemorate the EDSA People Power Revolution 38 years ago. Celebrating the day is not just a

The IYCW Asia Pacific welcome the approval of the senate Bill 2534 on the third reading for the 100 peso wage increase for Filipino workers in the private sector.The current minimum wage in the country of 610 pesos

The COVID-19 pandemic did not only challenge the way of life and work of the people around the world, but it also test the resiliency of many social organizations and trade unions. Many movements and organizations

The Philippine Young Christian Workers together with IYCW-ASPAC participated in the yearly event “Walk for Life” organized by Sanguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas, where YCW-Philippines is an affiliate member. The theme

Japan is one of the best place and destination in Asia for tourism and for work. It is due to his unparalleled and unique culture, advancement in technology and the heavy manufacturing industries. Japan’s economy

A VITAL FIRST STEP TOWARDS TRANSPARENT AND EFFECTIVE COORDINATIONManila, Philippines- The IYCW-ASPAC coordinators led by Brian and Rony convened the first IYCW-ASPAC Management Committee meeting last January 15, 2024

“Being migrant workers or refugees is not our dream. But because there is no other choice to survive, in order to improve our welfare and that of our families"December 18 is International Migrant Day, since it was

The climate crisis we are facing right now is the greatest challenge of our world today. Many human-related activities causes the climate change, thus eroding Earth’s ability to sustain its life and biodiversity.

Free Trade Zone (FTZ) or Export Processing Zone (EPZ) is a particular area of a country where roughly normal trade barriers such as taxes and tariffs are removed and government administrative and business

Along Sri Lanka’s 1,700km (1,056 miles) of coasts and lagoons, artisanal fishermen cast and gather their nets several times a day. The exact style of net employed and method of fishing varies village by village,

The IYCW-ASPAC team and YCW Philippines joined the symbolic action during the INSPIR ASIA Network Workshop on Climate Justice and Adoptive Social Protection in Seim Reap Cambodia last September 25, 2023. About 70

My name is Rony, I live in Indonesia where my YCW action experience is coming from factory work and agricultural sector. Visiting the base groups of YCW Philippines, especially the young fisher folks in