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by IDWFED published Feb 12, 2015 05:00 AM
CSW63: Screening of Roma

CSW63: Screening of Roma

Mar 13, 2019 from 01:00 AM to 04:30 AM New York, USA,by IDWFED

On 12 March 2019, the International Domestic Workers Federation and the National Domestic Workers Alliance, along with co-hosts the Ford Foundation and Open Society Foundations, will host a screening of ROMA. The screening will be preceded by a reception and short panel discussion with domestic worker leaders from around the world about the resonant power of the film, and opportunities to join in their fight to win new protections for this long-invisible workforce.

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CSW63: The Rights of Domestic Workers across Latin America and the Caribbean: Advances and Challenges Following the Adoption of ILO Convention 189

CSW63: The Rights of Domestic Workers across Latin America and the Caribbean: Advances and Challenges Following the Adoption of ILO Convention 189

Mar 12, 2019 from 12:45 AM to 02:00 AM New York, USA,by IDWFED

Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay, the International Domestic Workers Federation, CARE and UN Women will host an interactive panel to showcase means and public policies to advance the rights of domestic workers in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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 Brazil: Day 4 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 4 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 06, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Theme: Gender Based Violence: Sharing Organizing Experiences, Planning and Strategizing Nationally and Regionally & International Advocacy

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Brazil: Day 3 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 3 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 05, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Themes: Black Workers Organizing, Constitutional Amendments, Resolutions, Regional Elections

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Brazil: Day 2 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 2 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 04, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Themes: Regional & global reports; Regional Evaluations & Congress Preparation

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Brazil: Day 1 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 1 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 03, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Themes: Opening, Implementation of C189, Best Practices in Social Dialogue & Successful Models on Trade Union Training Schools

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Brazil: IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

from May 03, 2018 08:00 AM to May 07, 2018 07:59 AMby IDWFED

In preparation for the 2nd International Congress of the International Federation of Domestic Workers (IDWF) in November 2018, all the organizations affiliated to the IDWF in America meet from May 3 to 6 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Caribbean: Training curriculum for domestic workers meeting

Caribbean: Training curriculum for domestic workers meeting

Jan 18, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Training curriculum for domestic workers meeting

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South Africa: IDWF Exco Meeting 2017 planning for the coming year

South Africa: IDWF Exco Meeting 2017 planning for the coming year

from Nov 20, 2017 08:00 AM to Nov 24, 2017 07:59 AM Cape Town, South Africa,by IDWFED

IDWF Exco Meeting 2017 planning for the coming year

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USA: Meetings of domestic workers' leaders from Kenya and Jamaica with the NDWA

USA: Meetings of domestic workers' leaders from Kenya and Jamaica with the NDWA

from Nov 12, 2017 08:00 AM to Nov 15, 2017 07:59 AM USA,by IDWFED

A mission report written by Ruth Khakame, a domestic worker's leader from KUDHEIHA .

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Mexico: Regional Exchange of Domestic Workers

Mexico: Regional Exchange of Domestic Workers

from Feb 18, 2017 08:00 AM to Feb 20, 2017 07:59 AM Mexico City,by IDWFED

On 18-19 February 2017, the Regional Exchange of Domestic Workers Experiences: C189 & Social Security takes place in Mexico City.

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Global: Women 4 Justice - Stand together for women's rights

Global: Women 4 Justice - Stand together for women's rights

Jan 21, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

On January 21, 2017, women will unite in Washington, DC and across the United States for the Women’s March on Washington. We will stand together for women’s rights, human security, social justice and peace.

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Brazil: IDWF Executive Committee meeting 2016

Brazil: IDWF Executive Committee meeting 2016

from Sep 12, 2016 08:00 AM to Sep 15, 2016 07:59 AM Sao Paulo, Brazil,by IDWFED

The annual ExCo meeting is an opportunity to examine the progress of the IDWF, in particular, how we have advanced towards the goals in the 5-Years Strategic Plan.

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Jamaica: Jamaica Household Workers Union celebration for IDWD

Jamaica: Jamaica Household Workers Union celebration for IDWD

Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Jamaica,by IDWFED

Jamaica Household Workers Union was having a celebration for International Domestic Workers Day on June 16.

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Dominican Republic: National meeting of "An Effective Implementation of the ILO C189 for Domestic Workers"

Dominican Republic: National meeting of "An Effective Implementation of the ILO C189 for Domestic Workers"

May 07, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic,by IDWFED

A national meeting of "An Effective Implementation of the ILO C189 for Domestic Workers" was held on May 7 in Santo Domingo.

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Global: Domestic workers on 2016 May Day

Global: Domestic workers on 2016 May Day

May 01, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Domestic workers from around the world on May Day 2016!

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Global: Get Ready for June 16 - 5th Anniversary of C189!

Global: Get Ready for June 16 - 5th Anniversary of C189!

from Apr 20, 2016 08:00 AM to Jun 17, 2016 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Make "My Fair Home" Every Domestic Worker's Workplace!

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Dominican Republic: Unions marching on March 8 asking for women's rights and equality

Dominican Republic: Unions marching on March 8 asking for women's rights and equality

Mar 08, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic,by IDWFED

Members of CIMTRA, UNISIMA & ATH were marching on March 8 in Santo Domingo asking for women's rights and equality.

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Global: 2016 March 8 - Domestic workers celebrate International Women's Day

Global: 2016 March 8 - Domestic workers celebrate International Women's Day

from Mar 01, 2016 08:00 AM to Mar 16, 2016 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Domestic workers are going to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD) 2016.

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Global: Let us continue to fight until all workers are free

Global: Let us continue to fight until all workers are free

Dec 25, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

An encouragement message to all domestic workers by Myrtle Witbooi on this special Christmas Day 2015.

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Global: Make your home a MY FAIR HOME

Global: Make your home a MY FAIR HOME

Dec 24, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

May your heart and home be filled with all the peace and joys. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Dominican Republic: Domestic workers demanding their rights as workers on the Human Rights Day

Dominican Republic: Domestic workers demanding their rights as workers on the Human Rights Day

Dec 10, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Dominican Republic,by IDWFED

On the Human Rights Day, Dec 10, domestic workers from ATH/CNUS gathered in front of the Ministry of Labour to demand employers to pay their wages 13.

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Global: IDWF was founded in ‪Uruguay‬ two years ago

Global: IDWF was founded in ‪Uruguay‬ two years ago

Oct 28, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

It's IDWF's birthday! Two years ago IDWF was founded in ‪Uruguay‬ and we have our latest 5-Year Strategic Plan for 2016-2020 published.

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Indonesia: The IDWF Executive Committee Meeting from August 13 to 15, 2015

Indonesia: The IDWF Executive Committee Meeting from August 13 to 15, 2015

from Aug 13, 2015 08:00 AM to Aug 16, 2015 07:59 AM Bogor, Indonesia,by IDWFED

In August this year, the Executive Committee met in Bogor, Indonesia for its annual meeting. We used the opportunity of bringing our leaders together to meet with members of IDWF’s Indonesia affiliate, and bring the voices of domestic workers to an important global meeting, “Labor Migration: Who Benefits? Solidarity Center Conference on Worker Rights and Shared Prosperity.”

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Thailand: ILO-IDWF-ITUC Regional Workshop on Organizing Migrant Domestic Workers

Thailand: ILO-IDWF-ITUC Regional Workshop on Organizing Migrant Domestic Workers

from Sep 25, 2015 08:00 AM to Sep 28, 2015 07:59 AMby IDWFED

ILO-IDWF-ITUC Regional Workshop on Organizing Migrant Domestic Workers, Bangkok, Thailand.

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2015 June 16 International Domestic Workers Day round up

2015 June 16 International Domestic Workers Day round up

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Worldwide,by IDWFED

Congratulations everyone on a very powerful International Domestic Workers Day!

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June 16 is around the corner - "My Fair Home"

June 16 is around the corner - "My Fair Home"

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

On this June 16, we will begin to walk together, towards achieving “My Fair Home” for every domestic worker and implementation of the C189.

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Dominican Republic: ATH celebrates 26th anniversary

Dominican Republic: ATH celebrates 26th anniversary

May 07, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

On May 7, the Association of Domestic Workers (ATH in Spanish) in Dominican Republic celebrated its 26th anniversary and years of struggle, organization and achievements.

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Domestic workers on 2015 May Day

Domestic workers on 2015 May Day

May 01, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Global,by IDWFED

Demanding dignity for domestic workers and all workers on May Day!

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CSW59: Women's Economic Empowerment and Labor Rights

CSW59: Women's Economic Empowerment and Labor Rights

Mar 12, 2015 from 12:30 AM to 07:59 AM New York, USA,by IDWFED

From domestic workers to factory workers, women are fighting for fair wages and working conditions, equal job opportunities, freedom from sexual harassment and other forms of gender-based violence, and social protections for all workers.

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