Middle East & North Africa
CSW63: Screening of Roma
Mar 13, 2019 from 01:00 AM to 04:30 AM — New York, USA, — by IDWFEDOn 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.
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 IDWFEDArgentina, 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.
Belgium: EFFAT - IDWF Domestic Workers meeting
Apr 24, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOne of the tasks of the meeting is to prepare for the coming IDWF Congress in November.
Lebanon: IDWF launching the "My Fair Home" Campaign at the residence of Sri Lankan ambassador in Beirut
Mar 22, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDLaunching of the "My Fair Home" Campaign and Cocktail Reception at the Residence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Lebanon.
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 IDWFEDIDWF Exco Meeting 2017 planning for the coming year
Bahrain: Domestic workers' leaders shared their experiences on organizing and action planning in the interregional workshop
from Sep 10, 2017 08:00 AM to Sep 13, 2017 07:59 AM — Bahrain, — by IDWFED"Interregional Workshop - Migrant domestic workers in the Arab Gulf: Promoting cooperation mechanisms among workers’ organizations in Asia, Africa and the Arab Gulf" - Workshop on health and safety for migrant domestic workers", 10 -12 September 2017.
Global: Women 4 Justice - Stand together for women's rights
Jan 21, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOn 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.
Hong Kong: FADWU sisters rally on the International Migrants Day 2016
Dec 18, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Hong Kong, — by IDWFEDSisters from the Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions (FADWU) bring their call to Hong Kong Government on to put an end to agency exploitation and recognise migrant workers' rights. They also show their support to the Nepali sisters in Lebanon and urged the government to free Rosie!
Brazil: IDWF Executive Committee meeting 2016
from Sep 12, 2016 08:00 AM to Sep 15, 2016 07:59 AM — Sao Paulo, Brazil, — by IDWFEDThe 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.
Global: Domestic workers on 2016 May Day
May 01, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDDomestic workers from around the world on May Day 2016!
Global: Get Ready for June 16 - 5th Anniversary of C189!
from Apr 20, 2016 08:00 AM to Jun 17, 2016 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDMake "My Fair Home" Every Domestic Worker's Workplace!
Global: 2016 March 8 - Domestic workers celebrate International Women's Day
from Mar 01, 2016 08:00 AM to Mar 16, 2016 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDDomestic workers are going to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD) 2016.
Global: Let us continue to fight until all workers are free
Dec 25, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDAn encouragement message to all domestic workers by Myrtle Witbooi on this special Christmas Day 2015.
Global: Make your home a MY FAIR HOME
Dec 24, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDMay your heart and home be filled with all the peace and joys. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Hong Kong: PLUDW sends Christmas song for SANDIGAN Kuwait
Dec 13, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDPLUDW HK, Progressive Labour Union of Domestic Workers in Hong Kong, sends Christmas song for SANDIGAN Kuwait, a Filipino migrant community group. May Justice and Rights be realized among all domestic workers in the world.
June 16 is around the corner - "My Fair Home"
Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOn this June 16, we will begin to walk together, towards achieving “My Fair Home” for every domestic worker and implementation of the C189.
Domestic workers on 2015 May Day
May 01, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Global, — by IDWFEDDemanding dignity for domestic workers and all workers on May Day!
CSW59: IDWF Presents at UN on Organizing for Women Migrants' Rights
Mar 11, 2015 from 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM — New York, USA, — by IDWFEDHistoric Gathering Expected to Set Global Women’s Agenda for Next Twenty Years
CSW59: Domestic Workers from Across Globe Take action for Inclusion at United Nations Women’s Summit
from Mar 10, 2015 08:00 AM to Mar 21, 2015 07:59 AM — New York, USA, — by IDWFEDFor the first time, representatives from the International Domestic Worker Federation, a global network representing the 53 million member workforce with 47 affiliates in 43 countries, will bring the unique needs of domestic workers to forefront during the meeting, pushing for adoption of international labor standards and labor projections for this vital workforce as central components of any plan for women’s rights.
CSW59: The conversations on paid and unpaid care work
from Mar 09, 2015 08:00 AM to Mar 21, 2015 07:59 AM — New York, USA, — by IDWFEDInteractions is at the UN Commission on the Status of Women from 9 to 20 March 2015. We are following the conversation on paid and unpaid care work.
2015 International Women's Day: Women for Peace - Make Domestic Workers Workplace Safe
Mar 08, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFED2015 International Women's Day: Women for Peace - Make Domestic Workers Workplace Safe
Global: IDWF Communication Network Launch
Dec 16, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Global, — by IDWFEDIDWF Communication Network Launch
Global: Stop Violence Against Women
Nov 25, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — GLOBAL, — by IDWFED2014 Nov 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF President has a very important message to all women and the world.
Global: Solidarity with IUF EECA Women's Conference
Nov 11, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFED2014 Nov 11, in solidarity with IUF EECA Women's Conference.
Global: IDWF leaders sing for the June 16 International Domestic Workers' Day
Jun 12, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDFor the coming June 16 2014, IDWF leaders would like to say...
Global: IDWF Executive committee members and coordinators training and meeting
Jun 10, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDIDWF Executive committee members and coordinators training and meeting.
Global: IDWF Leadership Capacity-Building Workshop
Jun 10, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDThe International Domestic Workers Federation held a four-day training workshop in Geneva, June 7-10, 2014 to build the capacity of its leaders to effectively direct a global workers organization. It was the first face-to-face meeting of the Executive Committee, Coordinators and Technical Team since the election at the Founding Congress in Uruguay last October. The workshop also provided an opportunity for the IDWF leadership team to get better acquainted with one another.
Global: IDWF demonstration to Qatar in front of UN
Jun 06, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — UN Building, — by IDWFEDIDWF organized a demonstration in front of UN Building to demand Qatar Government to protect all migrant workers, end Kafala system. IUF, BWI, IYCS, trade unions also joined the demonstration.
Global: IDWF Visioning Event - Building a Community of Practice on Domestic Work
from Apr 27, 2014 08:00 AM to Apr 30, 2014 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDIn Hong Kong from April 27-29, the International Domestic Workers Federation and the ILO hosted a Visioning Event for the IDWF affiliates in Asia.
Hong Kong: Condemning the execution of Rizana Nafeek - Letter to King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, KSA
Jan 18, 2013 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDToday, the IDWN gave a letter to the King Abdullah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), condemning the execution of a Sri Lanka migrant domestic worker in Saudi Arabia on 9th of this month. The letter was signed by our Chairperson, Myrtle Witbooi, and brought to the KSA Consulate in Hong Kong by Elizabeth Tang, the International Coordinator during a demonstration.