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Global: The contradictions of contemporary au pair schemes
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 14, 2017 11:30 PMNot all au pairs are exploited, but they do all carry out domestic work in conditions that have been identified as encouraging maltreatment. Recognising them as workers is a first step towards ensuring their fair treatment, but it is only a first step.
Jamaica: "I slept in the dog house because I wanted to go to school", says Shirley Pryce
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 16, 2017 04:06 PMShirley Pryce, formerly a domestic worker herself, advocates for domestic workers’ rights in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. Globally The memory of her employers locking her out at night because she wanted to go to evening classes stays haunts her to date. Following Jamaica’s ratification of the ILO Convention on Domestic Workers, Pryce is advocating for a national law to protect the rights of domestic workers.
Jamaica: Promo audio for the coming interview with Shirley Pryce
— by IDWFED — last modified May 11, 2017 01:40 PM"This Sunday we meet the queen of the pack - MS. SHIRLEY PRYCE, Founder and President of the Jamaica Household Workers Union, and her own story is phenomenal."
Latin America: IDWF Regional meeting and CONLACTRAHO Congress
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 29, 2017 11:11 PMIDWF Regional meeting, Santiago de Chile, March 24-25 and CONLACTRAHO Congress and workshop on GBV, Mar 26-30.
Jamaica: Domestic workers entitled to eight weeks of maternity leave
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 07, 2017 06:30 PMDomestic workers can claim for maternity leave allowance for a maximum period of eight weeks.
Italy: FILCAMS CGIL "The YES of Women"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 05, 2017 05:25 PMFilcams cgil along with three other "categories" have organized an event called "The yes of Women" and there were more than 2000 women attended. IDWF EXCO member Wendy Paula Garlaza Quinonez had the opportunity to speak on behalf of domestic workers in Italy and in Europe.
Lebanon: My Fair Home - Launch at FENASOL
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 03, 2017 11:37 PMIn March 2017, the National Federation of Employees' and Workers' Unions in Lebanon (FENASOL) joined the My Fair Home Campaign, an initiative of the International Domestic Workers Federation and the International Labour Organization. FENASOL affiliates from various Lebanese unions took the pledge to respect domestic workers' rights in their own homes.
Uzbekistan: International campaign wins release for Uzbekistan rights defender Elena Urlaeva
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 28, 2017 06:01 PMElena Urlaeva was released on March 24 after 23 days of forced psychiatric "treatment", a success for the international campaign.
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.