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Bahrain: Trade Unions joined the My Fair Home campaign
— by IDWFED — last modified May 02, 2017 01:57 PMIn collaboration with the ILO’s FAIRWAY Project, the General Federation of Bahraini Trade Unions joined the My Fair Home campaign.
Guinea: President signed the Ratification of the Convention 189
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 28, 2017 05:17 PMOn March 22, 2017, the President of the Republic of Guinea, His Excellency Professor ALPHA CONDÉ, Head of State, signed the Ratification of the Convention 189 relating to Domestic Workers pursuant to Law / 2016 / N ° 073 / AN of December 30, 2016.
Antigua: Lower House approves amendments to two key labour laws
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 06, 2017 06:19 PMThe Lower House of Parliament has appproved amendments to two critical pieces of law, which speak to the rights of workers and their right to be protected.
Antigua: Passed law on Workplace Inspection for Domestic Workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 11, 2017 05:34 PMThe Lower House of Parliament has appproved amendments to two critical pieces of law, which speak to the rights of workers and their right to be protected.
Global: IDWF delegates at the UN Commission on the Status of Women 2017
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 29, 2017 11:35 PMIDWF delegates bringing the voices of domestic workers to the UN Commission on the Status of Women 2017.
Global: Domestic workers - The 20th Justice and Peace Award Winner
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2017 05:23 PMDomestic workers around the world are recognized by The Bishop Tji Haksoon Justice & Peace Foundation as the 20th Justice and Peace Award Winner. The award ceremony is held in Seoul on March 14 2017. Congratulations, domestic workers!
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.
Lebanon: Launch of My Fair Home
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 03, 2017 11:20 PMFENASOL's trade union affiliates signed onto the campaign!
Caught at the cross-roads: Nepalese domestic worker activists in Lebanon fight kafala's ruthlessness, heartless human traffickers and a network of corrupt officials
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 10, 2017 05:57 PMThe first Woman's Day was observed in 1909 to honour the 1908 International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union strike in New York. Over a century later, the IDWF is marking this day by paying tribute to Shusila Rana and Roja Maya Limbu, two of the very first domestic worker unionists in the Arab region.
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.
Hong Kong: Tackling overcharging fees led to a success
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 08, 2017 01:49 PMFADWU has been fighting against illegal excessive agency fees.
Global: Domestic workers around the world will be recognized by The Bishop Tji Haksoon Justice & Peace Foundation
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 13, 2017 12:01 PMDomestic workers around the world will be recognized by The Bishop Tji Haksoon Justice & Peace Foundation as the 20th Justice and Peace Award Winner. The award ceremony will be held in Seoul on March 14 2017 and the IDWF is on the CPBC news (in Korean) today!
Switzerland: Approved regularization of 590 undocumented migrant workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 16, 2017 11:10 PMOn Feb 21, the canton of Geneva approved regularization of 590 undocumented migrant workers, among them many domestic workers.
Global: Zero Fees in the recruitment process!
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 17, 2017 08:34 PMWatch the whiteboard Animation explaining why we must abolish the practice of charging of recruitment fees on migrant workers!
Trinidad and Tobago: "Respect, Cherish and Appreciate" - video testimonial featuring domestic workers and domestic work
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 21, 2017 09:43 PMA campaign to urge the public to respect, cherish and appreciate the contribution of the domestic workers.
Qatar: Qatar approves draft law for domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 21, 2017 06:41 PMQatar has approved a draft law which would provide legal protection for tens of thousands of female domestic workers for the first time, according to state media.
USA: Domestic workers at the Women's March
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 16, 2017 11:13 PMOn Saturday January 21, more than 100 domestic workers from all over the US marched, and IDWF took action along with millions of women all over the world to stand up to fear and hate, and create a future that cares for us all.
Bangladesh: A Progress of Domestic Workers' Rights
— by CDWR-BIPS — last modified Jan 20, 2017 01:52 AMBangladesh is one of the developing countries in the twenties. Development of this Country is raging ahead. Poverty due to unemployment, the country's development is hampering day by day. Development of new employment opportunities for the community to create consistency dice unemployed or need to be attached to conventional employment of new manpower.
Hong Kong: FADWU's response to the 2017 Hong Kong Policy Address - Some good news some bad news
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 21, 2017 10:02 PMThe 2017 Hong Kong Policy Address brings some good news and bad news for domestic workers. FADWU will explain why.
Bangladesh: Open Training Program For the Domestic Workers on Organic and Hygienic Cooking
— by Iqbal Mahmud — last modified Jan 20, 2017 01:58 AMOpen Training Program (OTP) is the public awareness, counseling & training program on Organic and Hygienic Cooking to ensure happiness and good governance in the Family.
Pakistan: Domestic workers asking for justice for a abused child domestic worker
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 19, 2017 06:13 PMDomestic workers came out for the justice on Jan 11 for a little child domestic worker Tayyaba under the umbrella of Domestic Workers Union General Secretary Mukhtar Awan and President Arooma Shahzad.
Global: Why We Care about Care - An online moderated course on Care Economy
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 11, 2017 04:39 PMThis course aims to provide a global perspective on care, care work, and care economy. It will enhance awareness, knowledge and understanding on the critical place care work occupies in development, while simultaneously providing skills and tools for analyzing and identifying types of interventions and policies for a fair and equal social organization of care to advance human development, gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Bangladesh: Domestic Worker Status in Dhaka City (2016)
— by Iqbal Mahmud — last modified Jan 19, 2017 06:24 PMNorth-Bengal Research Foundation and Development (NRD) and Bangladesh Institute of Professional Studies (BIPS) jointly conducted a study on ‘Domestic Worker Status in Dhaka City (2016)’. The findings show that the inequitable access, opportunity and resources- as well as repressive cultural traditions and norms – constrain the ability of domestic worker in study area.
Bangladesh: CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS ON HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY CARE
— by Iqbal Mahmud — last modified Jan 20, 2017 01:54 AMIn Bangladesh North Bengal Reasearch Foundation NRD and Bangladesh Institute of Professional Studies BIPS working for Professional Excellency of Domestic Workers on Household and family care through capacity building training.
Bangladesh: Workshop on Mindset Development for Domestic Workers and Householder
— by Iqbal Mahmud — last modified Jan 20, 2017 01:54 AMBangladesh Institute of Professional Studies and North-Bengal Research Foundation and Development jointly conducting an workshop for Domestic Workers and Householder from 01-01-2017 to 31-01-2017.
Bangladesh: Defend rights of your domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 05, 2017 06:07 PMSpeaking as the chief guest, State Minister for Labour and Employment Mujibul Haque Chunnu said the government was determined to stop violence against domestic workers, and his ministry would provide financial support to their school-going kids.
Global: IDWF will be the 20th Justice and Peace Award winner in 2017
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 18, 2017 03:25 PMCongratulations, domestic workers! The Bishop Tji Haksoon Justice & Peace Foundation in South Korea formally announced on January 3 that the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) will be the 20th Justice and Peace Award winner in 2017.
Bangladesh: Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Project
— by Iqbal Mahmud — last modified Jan 20, 2017 01:54 AMIn Bangladesh on January 02, 2017, a project for Domestic Workers entitle "Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Project " was inaugurated by Children Women's Foundations (CWF).
Global: Summary List of international conferences where IDWF was represented in 2016
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 01, 2017 05:04 PMSummary List of international conferences where IDWF was represented in 2016
Thailand: NDWT promoting the My Fair Home Campaign
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 27, 2017 04:00 PMThe NDWT is continuously working on the project in order to improve the quality of life for domestic workers in Thailand.