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Help Migrant Domestic Workers in COVID-19 - Please Donate Now!
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 24, 2020 12:28 PMCOVID-19 has made migrant domestic workers even more vulnerable. Please help now!
South Africa: Include Domestic Workers in Compensation for Occupational Injury & Disease Act
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 30, 2020 03:02 PMPetition To Urge Government To Speedily Implement High Court’s Judgment To Include Domestic Workers In The Compensation Of Injuries & Diseases Act And For Them To Be Included In The Compensation For Occupationally Acquired Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
IDWF Solidarity Fund to Fight COVID-19
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 01, 2020 05:19 PMHong Kong: Petition - Stand with Yuli! Fight against abusive detainment!
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 06, 2019 03:28 PMJoin the petition to support Yuli!
Belgium: "We won't give up!" Fighting for wage increase for domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 28, 2019 05:58 PMSupport domestic workers in Belgium for fighting wage increase!
Malaysia: Reject Court’s Decision to Drop Murder Charge against Adelina Sau’s Employer
— by IDWFED — last modified May 05, 2019 04:54 PMApproaching the International Labour Day on May 1st, the Indonesia-Malaysian civil society coalition believes that both countries must enact a law to bring an end to the acts of violence, persecution and torture.
Global: For an ILO Convention Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 08, 2019 10:20 PMOn the International Women's Day 2019, a letter from the IDWF President and General Secretary addressing the coming key actions on the ILO Convention Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work.
Open letter to President Duterte: To investigate now!
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 20, 2018 03:13 PMOn October 16, 2018, a volunteer of the Sandigan network was aggressively threatened (“mugged”) by a group of Filipino nationals occupying the security booths on the premises of the Embassy of the Philippines. He has reported the incident to the Kuwaiti police. We strongly urge you to immediately conduct an in-depth and thorough investigation into the allegations.
Honduras: Justice for Maribel! Stop Violence against Domestic Workers!
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 23, 2018 11:53 AM"We demand that states put an end to these precarious working conditions where violence and discrimination are perpetuated by historical social inequalities. We ask for justice to the feminicide of Maribel Flores."
India: NPDW Signature Campaign for the cause of domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 02, 2018 06:07 PMNPDW is calling for endorsement of the Signature Campaign for the cause of domestic workers.
Lebanon: Join IDWF and ARM in calling for Justice for Shamila
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 11, 2018 06:04 PMFollowing the racist mob assault of two Kenyan women migrant workers in Beirut, the Lebanese government threatened to deport one of the women, Shamila.
Malaysia: Response from Migrant Worker Communities and Migrant Rights’ Civil Society Organizations With Regards To Ongoing Raids on Undocumented Migrants
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 11, 2018 05:54 PMRecent raid against migrant workers - Many migrants are domestic workers - 250,000 registered and many more irregular ones. According to AMMPO, IDWF affiliate in Malaysia, the immigration officers are very rude - yelling at the migrants, workers got handcuffed, tied and brought to lobby treating them like animals, restrictions from water nor toilets.
Spain: Sign Petition for C189 Ratification
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 12, 2017 11:58 PMThe campaign for C189 ratification is underway in Spain, by Grupo Turin. Please sign this petition to lend our international support!
Philippines: Save Jennifer Dalquez - Migrant Worker Sentenced to Death by U.A.E Court
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2017 12:42 AMJennifer's family and supporters of the 'Save Jennifer Dalquez Campaign' lodged an appeal against Jennifer's conviction and her sentence. This appeal is scheduled to be heard in court on the 27th of March, 2017.
Kazakhstan: Domestic workers union needs help SIGN PETITION TODAY!
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 03, 2017 11:16 PMPlease support our domestic workers and other workers in Kazakhstan to campaign for the right to organize.
USA: Matahari Women Workers' Center Condemns Au Pair Industry Efforts to Remove Labor Protections for Domestic Workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 07, 2016 11:29 PMAs the U.S. Recognizes Workers on Labor Day, the Matahari Women Workers’ Center Condemns Industry Efforts to Remove Labor Protections From Domestic Workers
USA: Sign petition and Send some love and solidarity to black domestic workers in the US
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 28, 2016 12:56 AMIDWF invites affiliates around the world to send messages of solidarity through social media. Use the hashtags #dwdignity and #blacklivesmatter and @IDWFed. Post a photo on facebook saying "Domestic Workers from [your country] in solidarity with black domestic workers in the US #blacklivesmatter."
Netherlands: Request to donate money to undocumented domestic workers activists
— by IDWFED — last modified May 17, 2016 02:02 PMWe are protesting against the deportation of two strong women who have been defending domestic workers' rights!
UK: Help protect domestic workers - Tell the Parliament to end the tied visa
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 04, 2016 05:53 PMSupport the campaign to end the tied visa system in the UK, which is a campaign also by Justice for domestic workers (J4DW), a membership-based organization of domestic workers in the UK.
Global: It's time to end modern slavery
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2015 06:42 PMCall on your government to ratify the protocol to end forced labour.