African Diaspora Workers Network

16/12/2025

The African Diaspora Workers Network (ADWN) joins the nation in commemorating the National Day of Reconciliation. December 16 marks the Day of Reconciliation, a South African public holiday established in 1995 to foster national unity and social cohesion following apartheid. This day holds significance in the liberation history and democratisation of South Africa. It acknowledges the shared yet conflicting past, promoting reconciliation and forgiveness. However, it is concerning to see Africans fighting amongst each other, including xenophobic attacks (Afrophobia). Thus, we advocate for unity, reconciliation, and embracing ubuntu, recognizing that forgiveness, unity, and solidarity are our greatest strengths. Let's embrace our shared humanity. Let love lead!

10/12/2025

Today, as we celebrate Human Rights Day, let us seize the opportunity to translate our values into tangible actions, harnessing our collective power to create a world where the rights of all individuals are truly upheld.

21/11/2025

Let us stand together with GBV survivors and fight GBV.

19/11/2025

ADWN delegates attending the G20 Social Summit

24/09/2025

On Heritage Day, we celebrate South Africa's rich diversity, united regardless of nationality, race, or background. Yet, our values are tested when vigilante groups block migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees from accessing healthcare in public hospitals and clinics. As they target migrants or refugees, locals are not spared either. For various reasons, there are over 7 million undocumented South African citizens in the country. As the modus operandi of the vigilante groupings target, Africans, depending on identity politics targeting Africans, they have unfortunately denied public heath care.

We condemn these barbaric acts and urge the government to take drastic action against these human rights violations. Let's stand together for inclusivity, dignity, and healthcare for all.

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17/08/2025

During Women's Month, we pay tribute to the heroic achievements of women like Lilian Ngoyi, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and advocate for women's rights, including migrant women. As a leader in the Federation of South African Women (Fedsaw), Ngoyi played a crucial role in organizing the historic 1956 Women's March against pass laws like in the contemporary SA in which ordinary civilians demand documents from poor migrants, asylum seekers and refugees. Her activism focused on challenging racial and gender inequalities faced by women from diverse backgrounds. Today, we witness ongoing discrimination against migrant women from vulnerable groups, who are arrested whilst begging on the streets with children and their children seized without proper channels being followed. Additionally, migrant women, particularly domestic workers are exploited by their employers as we receive reports on poor labour practices on a daily basis. Moreover, the ongoing chaos at public health facilities where pregnant women and children below six are denied access to services meant to be free, is an abomination. Besides, migrants' children keep on being denied the right to education due to lack of documentation despite the new BELA Act being implemented.This is undeniably a violation of the right to free public health services and right to education for all as enshrined in the constitution of South Africa. As the African Diaspora Workers Network (ADWN), we contend that this contravenes the principles for which Mama Ngoyi and others fought during the 1956 March. This constitutes human rights violation, prompting us to urge the Government of South Africa and civil society organizations to stand in solidarity with all women, regardless of nationality.

16/07/2025

𝐋𝐀 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄
𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛, 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 & 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 (𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗦𝗘)

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
The 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 & 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗦𝗘) by 𝗟𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 is a globally recognised professional certification developed to build advanced competence in workplace health and safety, environmental management, and organisational compliance.
The programme is designed to integrate strategic safety leadership with practical risk management techniques, equipping professionals to foster safe, sustainable, and regulation-compliant work environments across sectors.
This certificate adheres to international academic and professional benchmarks, meeting the education and employment standards of 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮, 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀.

𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲
✔ Comprehensive understanding of HSE regulations and international standards
✔ Practical skills in risk assessment, incident response, and environmental protection
✔ Enhanced leadership capacity in safety culture and compliance enforcement
✔ Ability to design and implement workplace health and safety systems
✔ Certificate recognised by global employers and industry regulators
✔ Strengthened employability in high-risk industries and multinational organisations
✔ Access to a growing network of HSE professionals and global mentors

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲
✅ HSE Officers and Managers
✅ Facility and Operations Managers
✅ Engineers and Technical Supervisors
✅ Construction and Manufacturing Site Leads
✅ Oil, Gas, and Energy Sector Professionals
✅ Human Resource and Compliance Officers
✅ NGO Field Coordinators and Emergency Responders
✅ Health and Environmental Inspectors
✅ Individuals pursuing a career in Occupational Health & Safety

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
Holders of the 𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗦𝗘 certificate can pursue roles in:
✔ Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
✔ Construction and Civil Engineering Projects
✔ Logistics and Maritime Operations
✔ Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities
✔ Government Environmental and Safety Agencies
✔ Mining and Extractive Industries
✔ Power and Renewable Energy Companies
✔ International NGOs and Relief Operations
✔ Occupational Health Units in Corporate Firms
Positions may include: HSE Coordinator, Safety Supervisor, Environmental Compliance Officer, Risk Management Specialist, Safety Auditor, or EHS Consultant.

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
This course is structured to align with globally recognised HSE practices, including ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and industry-specific compliance frameworks. The 𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗦𝗘 certificate enables graduates to apply their expertise across diverse regulatory environments in line with the employment standards of Europe, North America, Africa, the Gulf region, and Australasia.

For professionals committed to protecting lives, ensuring sustainability, and maintaining regulatory excellence, the 𝗟𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 & 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 offers a rigorous, future-focused foundation for long-term success.


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28/06/2025

The African Diaspora Workers Network (ADWN) participates at the inaugural Civil Society C20 Mid-term Policy Review, South Africa.

Our Chairperson and Culture & Social Cohesion Officer, Mr Nathan Chakuchichi, recently participated in the Civil Society 20 (C20) Mid-term Policy Review in Johannesburg, alongside 14 Working Groups focused on critical issues:

1. Women and Gender Equity
2. People to People Interaction and Solidarity
3. Poverty Alleviation and Food Sustainability
4. Democratic Governance, Civic Space, Anti-Corruption, and Access to Justice
5. Cultural Diversity Recognition and Embracement
6. Trade and Sustainable Development
7. Digital and Inclusive Economies
8. Sustainable and Resilient Communities and Disaster Risk Reduction
9. Quality Education for Future Sustainability
10. Employment Opportunities and Retention
11. Energy Just Transition, Environment, and Climate Sustainability
12. Equitable Health for All
13. Science, Research, and Innovation Investment
14. Tourism

A huge thank you to Oxfam South Africa for amplifying grassroots voices and lived experiences.

Our Chairperson was appointed Co-Chair of the Just Energy Transition, Environment & Climate Sustainability working group. This is particularly important given the nexus between climate change and migration dynamics. As the ecological crisis intensifies within and beyond the borders, people are displaced or forced to move. Recently, South Africa has experienced unprecedented floods, extremely temperatures in winter as well as high temperatures in summer due to climate change. The recent floods in KZN & Eastern Cape resulted in serious damage and loss of lives. There is no better time for Africa to unite in solidarity for the preservation of humanity and our environment.

Let's keep pushing for meaningful change! 🔥💚

16/06/2025

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27/05/2025

Our Chairperson contributed to the panel discussion; kindly click on the link for more... Africa Day: Plight of African workers

As part of marking Africa Day, representatives of various civil and human rights organisations and trade unions embarked on the Africa Day Solidarity Walk in an effort highlight the plight of African workers. The walk started in the Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown to Constitution Hill where the di...

25/05/2025

Africa Day, observed annually on May 25th, traces its origins to 1963, when the founding leaders of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), designated this day as a moment to reflect on Africa’s achievements, foster solidarity, and collectively advance the fight against colonialism and apartheid. At the time, only seventeen countries had gained independence from colonial rule. Today, all 54 African nations stand politically independent, making this day a profound celebration of African heritage and the enduring spirit of liberation. We owe this milestone to our forefathers and all those who courageously fought for Africa’s freedom.

19/05/2025

The ADWN Chairperson and Secretariat attended a springboard event for the boy child hosted by the Moleboheng Matli Foundation on Friday 16 May 2025. This was in commemoration of the International Day of the Boy Child 2025. " Scars turned into Stars."
The Founder and Philanthropist Ambassador aims to ensure boys are not left behind and emphasised that the more our boys are ignored, the more our girls suffer. It was a great session to infuse hope in boys coming from all walks of life particularly, survivors of sexual assult, drugs and substance abuse etc.
Our ADWN Chairperson presented a topic titled: “Towards a Pan-Afrikan Young Collective for Positive Masculinities” where she reiterated the importance of prioritizing the boy child as well since much of the focus has been shifted on the girl child for long. She further paused some questions to the boys regarding who their role model was and how they can change things they dislike including dealing with anger issues as it is currently prevalent. She encouraged the boys to express their emotions as they are emotional beings too!
Additionally, she highlighted that there is need to redefine the narrative that not only girls should perform house chores but rather encouraged that everyone should do all the roles. In her closing remarks she emphasised that social and economic empowerment is an aspect to focus on as well as creating more meaningful relationships. Leadership mentorship as shown today by the foundation is also helpful. The young ambassadors have to walk tall and make sure they promote positive masculinity.