Maritime Lead Campaigner
International Transport Workers’ Federation
Kulsoom Jafri is a dedicated advocate for workers’ rights in the global maritime industry, working alongside ITF-affiliated trade unions to secure fair working conditions. Her campaigns focus on key issues such as just transition, equality, health and safety, and supply chain organising, ensuring that seafarers and inland navigation workers are protected from exploitation. The ITF challenges shipping employers and authorities to uphold higher standards, while holding states and international regulators accountable for employment protections. Through her work, Kulsoom fights to reshape an industry often marked by inequality, pushing for systemic change that prioritizes dignity and justice for maritime workers worldwide.