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Story Domestic workers' rights move closer to becoming reality worldwide
by IDWFED published Jun 14, 2013 last modified Sep 03, 2015 04:04 PM — filed under:
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), there are 53-100 million domestic workers worldwide, 83 per cent of whom are women. They represent 4 to 10 per cent of the labour force in developing countries and about 2 per cent in developed countries. Their work is an important contribution to economic and social development. Still, 40 per cent of countries worldwide have no form of regulation of any kind for domestic workers. Around the world, UN Women is working with Governments, domestic workers’ unions and the private sector to promote the rights of domestic workers –majority of who work as domestic helps in households-and ensure that domestic work is both regulated and covered by social protection. This includes supporting the Global Forum on Migration and Development and promoting the ratification of ILO Convention 189 on domestic work – a landmark international treaty adopted on 16 June 2011, which will come into force on 5 September 2013.
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Story Dominican Republic: Campaigning for implementation of C189 on June 16
by IDWFED published Jun 16, 2017 last modified Aug 28, 2017 06:37 PM — filed under:
Campaigning for implementation of C189 In Dominican Republic, IDWF affiliate Asociación de Trabajadoras del Hogar (ATH), organized a group of 150 people on 16 June to protest and remind the government of domestic workers rights as set on C189.
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Ghana: Domestic workers call on government to ratify C189
by IDWFED published Jun 16, 2014 last modified Jan 31, 2016 06:38 PM — filed under:
The Ghana government has been called upon to ratify ILO Convention 189 (2011) as early as possible to make those in the sector enjoy equal rights as other workers.
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Ghana: Domestic workers resolve to form stronger bond of unity
by IDWFED published Jun 16, 2015 last modified Jul 07, 2015 05:47 PM — filed under:
Domestic workers in Ghana have commemorated this year’s International Domestic Workers Day (IDW) with a strong resolve to unite to fight for their rights as workers.
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Ghana: DSWU celebration of June 16 and signing the My Fair Home pledge
by IDWFED published Jun 12, 2016 last modified Jun 12, 2016 06:06 PM — filed under: ,
Domestic Services Workers Union (DSWU) will celebrate the day with 60 domestic workers, employers, policy makers, trade unionists, and an official from the Department of Labour.
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Story D source code Global: 2012 June 16 - International Domestic Workers Day Celebrations and actions around the world
by IDWFED published Jul 10, 2012 last modified Feb 17, 2016 06:35 PM — filed under:
The first ever International Domestic Workers’ Day was celebrated on June 16 in countries in every continent– in Canada, Peru, South Africa, India, Belgium, and so on. Over 50 organizations of domestic workers, trade unions and other civil society groups across the world held activities.
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Story Troff document Global: 2017 June 16 Resources Highlight
by IDWFED published Jun 11, 2017 last modified Jun 21, 2017 06:08 PM — filed under:
In honor of International Domestic Workers Day (IDWD) we want to share these resources:
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Story D source code Global: 2018 June 16 - Events and activities of domestic workers around the world
by IDWFED published Jun 16, 2018 last modified Jul 16, 2018 04:02 PM — filed under:
2018 June 16 - Events and activities of domestic workers around the world
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Story Global: 2018 June 16 - Support ILO Convention to Stop Gender-based Violence - Equal Rights, Respect & Justice for Domestic Workers
by IDWFED published Jun 16, 2018 last modified Jun 21, 2018 06:32 PM — filed under: ,
Everyone, including governments and employers in our communities need to know this process and be supportive of our call. A workplace which is free of abuse and violence is good for everyone.
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Story application/x-troff-ms Global: Celebrate and organize for the ratification of C189 and labor law reforms!
by IDWFED published Jun 08, 2016 last modified Jun 15, 2016 10:27 PM — filed under:
Flyer by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) - Celebrate and organize for the ratification of C189 and labor law reforms!
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