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Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #24 - November 2019
by IDWFED published Nov 23, 2019 last modified Nov 24, 2019 08:23 AM — filed under: , ,
November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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Resource IDWF Online Discussion: Summary Report on Stopping Violence against Domestic Workers
by IDWFED published Dec 16, 2014 last modified Jul 11, 2018 05:00 PM — filed under: ,
November 25 is the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women. To acknowledge the event, the IDWF asked its community to discuss the prevalence of violence in domestic work and how IDWF can work to solve it.
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Story ILC107: ILC delegates agreed the future instrument should be a Convention, supplemented by a Recommendation
by IDWFED published Jun 08, 2018 last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:34 PM — filed under: ,
Wrapping up their annual meeting in Geneva, members of the International Labour Organisation agreed on the need to "adopt standards on violence and harassment in the world of work".
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Story ILC107: Let 2018 be the start of freedom from abuse for domestic workers!
by IDWFED published May 31, 2018 last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:32 PM — filed under: ,
Speech of Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF President, at the ILC 2018 plenary.
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Story ILC107: We continue to fight with alongside our partners and allies in unity and solidarity
by IDWFED published May 31, 2018 last modified Jun 02, 2018 10:01 PM — filed under:
We all know well that domestic workers and other workers in the informal sector are subjected to violence and harassment because of lack of protective measures that renders them vulnerable and unprotected. The following days will be fundamental, and the battle of the amendments is already under way.
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Story ILC108: "Our plea is that we need a Convention but a great Convention with very strong Recommendations!"
by IDWFED published Jun 13, 2019 last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:40 PM — filed under: ,
"We call on all of you, use your mind and hour heart when you debate and let us assure that all lives matter and all need protection in the world of work."
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Story ILC108: "Use your voices, Support the ILO Convention!"
by IDWFED published Jun 10, 2019 last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:34 PM — filed under: ,
Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF President spoke at the ILC108 on June 10, 2019.
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Story ILC108: June 16 International Domestic Workers Day in Geneva marks by a strong message to governments to support an ILO Convention to stop gender-based violence against domestic workers
by IDWFED published Jun 14, 2019 last modified Sep 09, 2019 11:21 AM — filed under: , ,
Domestic workers from across the globe will share their stories of resilience and struggle to explain why an ILO convention with a recommendation is critical to help them to put end to gender-based violence. The event will be a great opportunity for all, including governments, employers, trade unionists and advocates, to interact and learn from domestic workers themselves about their victories and challenges from Asia, Latin America, and Africa to Europe.
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Story Octet Stream ILC108: Vulnerable workers bringing important perspective on violence and harassment to International Labour Conference in Geneva
by IDWFED published Jun 09, 2019 last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:28 PM — filed under: ,
Over 61% of the world’s workers work in the informal economy, yet they have the least protection against violence and harassment at work. They'll be bringing their important perspective on violence and harassment to this year's International Labour Conference in Geneva.
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Story Indonesia: Lobbying for the C190: "I had to explain to them why domestic violence is an issue for workers."
by IDWFED published Mar 18, 2020 last modified Aug 22, 2020 10:28 PM — filed under: , ,
Lobbying for the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (C190): “I had to explain to them why domestic violence is an issue for workers”
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