C189 Ratification
Brazil: FENATRAD and IDWF organize workshop for the implementation of C189
from Aug 23, 2019 08:00 AM to Aug 26, 2019 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDThe workshop was attended by unions’ representatives from various states, as well as representatives of the CUT, Juneia Batista and Rita Pinheiro; from labour lawyers, Dr. Aristeo and Dr. Marcela, and the lawyer, Milena Calazans, FENATRAD’s legal advisor. There were 32 participants in total.
MENA: What you need to know about the C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 20, 2019 01:10 AMDomestic Workers, especially migrant domestic workers are vulnerable and they need joint effort to promote decent work for them. Learn more about the ILO Convention 189. The video is in Arabic.
Africa: Domestic Workers & ILO Convention 189: Making it Real
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 15, 2019 05:15 PMMillions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how.
ILC108: "Use your voices, Support the ILO Convention!"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:34 PMMyrtle Witbooi, IDWF President spoke at the ILC108 on June 10, 2019.
IDWF Annual Report 2018 - United, Strong & Growing
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 01, 2019 09:54 PMIDWF has now established itself as an essential organization—based on the ideas, life experiences and leadership of domestic workers worldwide.
Asia: Meeting Statement for May Day - Support ILO Convention, "Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work"
— by Fish Ip — last modified May 02, 2019 05:04 PMIDWF Affiliates got together on the Eve of May Day 2019 and take Petition to Asian governments to demand for support of an International Labour Convention "Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work!!"
Khmer : May Day petition - IDWF Asia demand governments to support adoption of an ILO Convention Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
— by IDWFED — last modified May 02, 2019 04:54 PM
Global: A Worldwide Movement for Domestic Workers
— by IDWFED — last modified May 24, 2019 12:40 PMIn Hong Kong and throughout the world, domestic workers are creating a political movement to ensure that they can do their important work without sacrificing their rights or human dignity.
Resolutions: Adopted by the 2nd IDWF Congress 2018, Cape Town, South Africa
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 01, 2019 05:01 PMThe IDWF is a growing movement of domestic workers. The second Congress in Cape Town, South Africa gives us inspiration and renewed energy to fight for our dignity, rights and freedom. Eighteen resolutions have been adopted. They are the goals and the concrete guides for our program of action in the next 5 years.
Know Your Rights and Obligations - Domestic Workers' Handbook in Uganda
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 11, 2018 04:00 PMThe handbook is a content of brief information on Uganda’s domestic workers rights, legislation, and Convention 189. It provides basic knowledge to domestic workers and employers on how to relate in the household as a place of work.
South Africa: "Let us look forward to the next five years. Let us never forget the struggle. Together We will overcome so much more!"
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 19, 2018 03:48 PMPresident Address by Myrtle Witbooi on November 16, first day of the 2nd IDWF Congress.
Peru: Congress approved the ratification of C189 for the rights of domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2018 10:32 PMAfter 7 years of unattainable struggle of the Domestic Workers, today the Ratification of ILO Convention 189, and its recommendation 201, was debated and approved in the Plenary of the Congress of the Republic.
IDWF Annual Report 2017 - STRONG, UNITED and GROWING
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 12, 2018 09:09 PMThere is no stopping us. Let us continue until each and every domestic worker is valued and all of us are free.
Thai - R201
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 04:21 PMThai - C189
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 04:20 PMSpanish - C189 & R201
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 04:15 PMPortuguese - C189 & R201
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 04:13 PMNepali - C189 & R201
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 04:10 PMGerman - R201
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 04:07 PMGerman - C189
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 04:05 PMFrench - C189 & R201
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 04:01 PMEnglish - C189 & R201
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 03:55 PMChinese - Traditional - C189
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 03:51 PMChinese - Simplified - C189
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 03:50 PMBangla - C189 & R201
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 03:47 PMC189 and R201
— by IDWFED — last modified May 14, 2018 04:21 PM
Kenya: Domestic workers participate in the C189 procession before the Parliament
Feb 21, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Nairobi, Kenya, — by IDWFEDDomestic workers demonstrate before the Parliament for ratification of ILO C189 with the support from Solidarity Centre.
Kenya: Domestic Workers Push for Convention Ratification
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 22, 2018 11:19 PMDomestic workers rally for ratification of ILO Convention 189 on February 21, 2018 on Parliament grounds.
Kenya: KUDHEIHA's preparation of the procession to Parliament and Cabinet Secretary
Feb 12, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Nairobi, Kenya, — by IDWFEDDomestic workers under the leadership of Ruth Khakame were having a monthly meeting on February 12 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Brazil: Following years of campaigning by domestic workers, the government in recent days ratified the ILO C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 13, 2018 06:23 PMIn a statement celebrating ratification, FENATRAD also vows to continue in the “daily struggle for dignity, valorization and recognition of domestic work, work that moves and creates conditions for other workers to dedicate themselves to productive activities.”