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Welcome to the Blog of the International Alliance of Waste Pickers. This space brings together news, reflections, and updates from across our global movement. Here we share insights from member organizations, highlight ongoing campaigns, and discuss key issues affecting waste pickers and inclusive, rights-based waste management systems worldwide.

Dumpsite Closures Are Spreading Harm. Waste Pickers Are Fighting Back.

August 13, 2025

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Stay up to date with the latest developments from the global waste pickers’ movement- announcements, campaigns, achievements, struggles and key updates from our union.
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Collective Political Statement on Dumpsite Closures

Waste Pickers: Guardians of the Circular Economy – Severino Lima Jr. Statement on March 1°

International Waste Pickers Day: honoring lives lost and fighting for dignity, safety and a just transition

UNEA-7 STATEMENT

Report to Executive Council: Our Work from May 1 to October 31, 2024

Joint Statement: World Circular Economy Forum 2025. A Call to Centre Inclusivity and Perspectives from the Global South.

Solidarity in the Face of Eviction: Global Waste Pickers Stand with Likoni Community

Regional Coordination and Progress: Red-LACRE’s 2025 Secretariat Meeting in Chile

IAWP, PPIM-IPI, and WALHI Stand in Solidarity with Workers Affected by Indonesian Government’s Decision to Close 343 Dumpsites

India Launches NAMASTE Scheme to Recognize and Support Waste Pickers

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