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by IDWFED published Feb 12, 2015 05:06 AM
CSW63: Screening of Roma

CSW63: Screening of Roma

Mar 13, 2019 from 01:00 AM to 04:30 AM New York, USA,by IDWFED

On 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.

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CSW63: The Rights of Domestic Workers across Latin America and the Caribbean: Advances and Challenges Following the Adoption of ILO Convention 189

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 IDWFED

Argentina, 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.

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 Brazil: Day 4 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 4 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 06, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Theme: Gender Based Violence: Sharing Organizing Experiences, Planning and Strategizing Nationally and Regionally & International Advocacy

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Brazil: Day 3 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 3 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 05, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Themes: Black Workers Organizing, Constitutional Amendments, Resolutions, Regional Elections

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Brazil: Day 2 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 2 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 04, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Themes: Regional & global reports; Regional Evaluations & Congress Preparation

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Brazil: Day 1 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 1 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 03, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Themes: Opening, Implementation of C189, Best Practices in Social Dialogue & Successful Models on Trade Union Training Schools

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Brazil: IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

from May 03, 2018 08:00 AM to May 07, 2018 07:59 AMby IDWFED

In preparation for the 2nd International Congress of the International Federation of Domestic Workers (IDWF) in November 2018, all the organizations affiliated to the IDWF in America meet from May 3 to 6 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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South Africa: IDWF Exco Meeting 2017 planning for the coming year

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 IDWFED

IDWF Exco Meeting 2017 planning for the coming year

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USA: The NDWA is celebrating the 10th Anniversary for dignity and fairness for domestic workers

USA: The NDWA is celebrating the 10th Anniversary for dignity and fairness for domestic workers

Nov 14, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM New York, USA,by IDWFED

Over the course of a decade, the National Domestic Workers Alliance has emerged as the leading, unified national voice for dignity and fairness for domestic workers.

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USA: Meetings of domestic workers' leaders from Kenya and Jamaica with the NDWA

USA: Meetings of domestic workers' leaders from Kenya and Jamaica with the NDWA

from Nov 12, 2017 08:00 AM to Nov 15, 2017 07:59 AM USA,by IDWFED

A mission report written by Ruth Khakame, a domestic worker's leader from KUDHEIHA .

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El Salvador: Central America Convening on Migration and Domestic Work

El Salvador: Central America Convening on Migration and Domestic Work

from Jan 28, 2017 08:00 AM to Jan 31, 2017 07:59 AM El Salvador,by IDWFED

IDWF co-sponsored convening in El Salvador on Migration and Domestic Work that brought together domestic worker unions/organizations and migrant rights organizations from Central America, Mexico, and the US.

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Global: Women 4 Justice - Stand together for women's rights

Global: Women 4 Justice - Stand together for women's rights

Jan 21, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

On 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.

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Brazil: IDWF Executive Committee meeting 2016

Brazil: IDWF Executive Committee meeting 2016

from Sep 12, 2016 08:00 AM to Sep 15, 2016 07:59 AM Sao Paulo, Brazil,by IDWFED

The 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.

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Global: Domestic workers on 2016 May Day

Global: Domestic workers on 2016 May Day

May 01, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Domestic workers from around the world on May Day 2016!

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Global: Get Ready for June 16 - 5th Anniversary of C189!

Global: Get Ready for June 16 - 5th Anniversary of C189!

from Apr 20, 2016 08:00 AM to Jun 17, 2016 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Make "My Fair Home" Every Domestic Worker's Workplace!

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Global: 2016 March 8 - Domestic workers celebrate International Women's Day

Global: 2016 March 8 - Domestic workers celebrate International Women's Day

from Mar 01, 2016 08:00 AM to Mar 16, 2016 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Domestic workers are going to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD) 2016.

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Global: Let us continue to fight until all workers are free

Global: Let us continue to fight until all workers are free

Dec 25, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

An encouragement message to all domestic workers by Myrtle Witbooi on this special Christmas Day 2015.

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Global: Make your home a MY FAIR HOME

Global: Make your home a MY FAIR HOME

Dec 24, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

May your heart and home be filled with all the peace and joys. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Global: IDWF was founded in ‪Uruguay‬ two years ago

Global: IDWF was founded in ‪Uruguay‬ two years ago

Oct 28, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

It's IDWF's birthday! Two years ago IDWF was founded in ‪Uruguay‬ and we have our latest 5-Year Strategic Plan for 2016-2020 published.

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Thailand: ILO-IDWF-ITUC Regional Workshop on Organizing Migrant Domestic Workers

Thailand: ILO-IDWF-ITUC Regional Workshop on Organizing Migrant Domestic Workers

from Sep 25, 2015 08:00 AM to Sep 28, 2015 07:59 AMby IDWFED

ILO-IDWF-ITUC Regional Workshop on Organizing Migrant Domestic Workers, Bangkok, Thailand.

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Indonesia: The IDWF Executive Committee Meeting from August 13 to 15, 2015

Indonesia: The IDWF Executive Committee Meeting from August 13 to 15, 2015

from Aug 13, 2015 08:00 AM to Aug 16, 2015 07:59 AM Bogor, Indonesia,by IDWFED

In August this year, the Executive Committee met in Bogor, Indonesia for its annual meeting. We used the opportunity of bringing our leaders together to meet with members of IDWF’s Indonesia affiliate, and bring the voices of domestic workers to an important global meeting, “Labor Migration: Who Benefits? Solidarity Center Conference on Worker Rights and Shared Prosperity.”

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2015 June 16 International Domestic Workers Day round up

2015 June 16 International Domestic Workers Day round up

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Worldwide,by IDWFED

Congratulations everyone on a very powerful International Domestic Workers Day!

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June 16 is around the corner - "My Fair Home"

June 16 is around the corner - "My Fair Home"

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

On this June 16, we will begin to walk together, towards achieving “My Fair Home” for every domestic worker and implementation of the C189.

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Domestic workers on 2015 May Day

Domestic workers on 2015 May Day

May 01, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Global,by IDWFED

Demanding dignity for domestic workers and all workers on May Day!

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CSW59: Women's Economic Empowerment and Labor Rights

CSW59: Women's Economic Empowerment and Labor Rights

Mar 12, 2015 from 12:30 AM to 07:59 AM New York, USA,by IDWFED

From domestic workers to factory workers, women are fighting for fair wages and working conditions, equal job opportunities, freedom from sexual harassment and other forms of gender-based violence, and social protections for all workers.

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CSW59: IDWF Presents at UN on Organizing for Women Migrants' Rights

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 IDWFED

Historic Gathering Expected to Set Global Women’s Agenda for Next Twenty Years

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CSW59: Are We Really Leaving Nobody Behind? Equality & Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All

CSW59: Are We Really Leaving Nobody Behind? Equality & Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All

Mar 10, 2015 from 09:15 PM to 10:30 PM New York, USA,by IDWFED

A CSW59 Side-Event organized by the High-Level Task Force for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and co-hosted by the Governments of Denmark and Uruguay. The theme of the event is Equality & Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All.

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CSW59: Events with the IDWF

from Mar 10, 2015 08:00 AM to Mar 14, 2015 07:59 AM New York, USA,by IDWFED

CSW59 Events with the International Domestic Workers Federation

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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 IDWFED

For 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.

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CSW59: The Voice of Domestic Workers Critical to the Post-2015 Development Agenda

Mar 10, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM New York, USA,by IDWFINFO

The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) represented by Elizabeth Tang, General Secretary, Ernestina Ochoa, Vice-president and Shirley Pryce, Executive Committee is in New York this week to take part in this the post-2015 development agenda process. It is critical that domestic workers' voices are heard and more importantly, that the post-2015 development agenda reflects the commitment of governments to end the situation of poverty for millions of domestic workers.

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