Asia Pacific
Hong Kong: FADWU published a new report showing the current redress mechanisms are failing migrant domestic workers.
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 16, 2019 03:52 PM"The Price of Justice" exposes how migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong face a range of administrative and financial obstacles when filing a claim against their employer at the conciliation service, Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board (MECAB) or Labour Tribunal. The most common claims were in relations to their wages, food and travelling allowance, and flight ticket home.
Yuli leaflet CHI
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 07, 2019 08:42 PMYuli leaflet English
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 07, 2019 08:41 PM
Hong Kong: Stand with Yuli! Stand with domestic workers!
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 07, 2019 10:49 PMIn support of Yuli Riswati, an Indonesian domestic worker who was deported "on her own agreement" by the Hong Kong Immigration Department on Dec 2, the Yuli Support Group organized a public rally on Dec 7 to deliver a strong message that the government must respect the freedom of political participation of the migrant domestic workers, including the freedom of speech.
Hong Kong: Petition - Stand with Yuli! Fight against abusive detainment!
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 06, 2019 03:28 PMJoin the petition to support Yuli!
Hong Kong: Unjust Deportation of Yuli Riswati - The Indonesian migrant domestic worker and writer in Hong Kong: Condemn HK government for political suppression against migrants who write and speak on the HK protest
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 03, 2019 03:29 PMFarewell message from Yuli on the plane
Hong Kong: Indonesian migrant domestic worker detained for 28 days for writing about Hong Kong protests
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 03, 2019 03:30 PMIn the name of immigration measures, Hong Kong government politically suppress the worker writer
GBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 23, 2019 05:44 PMGBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions
Asia: Gender-based Violence activities
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 22, 2019 09:05 PMA summary of the Gender-based Violence activities in Asia.
Global: November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 23, 2019 07:17 PMOn the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women this year, we in particular think of all those women who have been injured and even sacrificed their lives amid police and military violence during protests for freedom and democracy in various parts of the world – from Hong Kong and Chile to Bolivia and Lebanon.
UNCSW64 Global Unions Statement ENG pdf
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2019 05:19 PM
Global Unions call for bold commitments in advancing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the human rights of women throughout the lifecycle
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2019 06:42 PMUNCSW64 Global Unions Statement
Qatar: Toward a Kafala-free Community for Domestic Workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 24, 2019 03:23 PMThe International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) welcomes the dismantling of the core Kafala/ sponsorship system announced by Qatar’s Minister of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs on October 17, 2019.
World Day for Decent Work: Unions unite for investment in care for decent jobs and gender equality
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 08, 2019 06:13 PMOn this year’s World Day for Decent Work, we celebrate care workers and demand a fair deal for their work through recognition, living wages, equal pay for work of equal value and safe and healthy working environments that are free from discrimination, violence and harassment.
Global: IDWF is hiring - Organization Sustainability Coordinator (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 04, 2019 05:58 PMThe IDWF is looking for a full-time coordinator to work for 18 months to drive sustainability research, peer learning, and experimental initiatives across the organization.
Memorandiun of Understanding Between General Federation of Bahraini Trade Unions (GFBTU) And International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) - To Promote Migrant Domestic Workers' Rights and Welfare in Bahrain
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2019 01:12 AM
ILC108: GFBTU and IDWF Signed MOU on Protection of Domestic Workers' Rights in Bahrain
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:53 PMOn the Eve of the International Domestic Workers Day commemorating the adoption of the International Labour Convention 189 Decent Work for Domestic Workers (C189) on June 16, 2011, the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) and the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote migrant domestic workers’ rights and welfare in Bahrain.
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 — last modified Sep 09, 2019 11:21 AMDomestic 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.
Qatar: Domestic workers celebrating the International Domestic Workers' Day for the first time
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 11:08 PMInternational Domestic Workers Day was celebrated in Doha, Qatar, on 14 June 2019. The event was organized by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA), in close cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Project Office for the State of Qatar, and the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF).
ILC108: "Our plea is that we need a Convention but a great Convention with very strong Recommendations!"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:40 PM"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."
Informal Economy Podast: Social Protection #05 Domestic Workers and Violence at the workplace
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2019 05:26 PMTo help us understand more about the implications of this issue for domestic workers and the intersectionality between gender and work status – and the role of social protection in addressing this problem – we invite Adriana Paz.
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.
ILC108: Vulnerable workers bringing important perspective on violence and harassment to International Labour Conference in Geneva
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:28 PMOver 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.
Global: Our Support - Stop Gender-based Violence at Work!
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 05, 2019 11:10 PMWe support the campaign of "Stop Gender-based Violence at Work, for an ILO convention against Violence and Harassment in the Workplace!"
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.
Reject Court’s Decision to Drop Murder Charge against Adelina Sau’s Employer
— by IDWFED — last modified May 02, 2019 05:48 PMPress Release for Adelina Sau in English
TOLAK PUTUSAN BEBAS MAJIKAN ADELINA SAU
— by IDWFED — last modified May 02, 2019 05:43 PMPress Release for Adelina Sau in Indonesian
Malaysia: Reject Court’s Decision to Drop Murder Charge against Adelina Sau’s Employer
— by IDWFED — last modified May 05, 2019 04:54 PMApproaching the International Labour Day on May 1st, the Indonesia-Malaysian civil society coalition believes that both countries must enact a law to bring an end to the acts of violence, persecution and torture.