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by IDWFED published Oct 14, 2014 04:45 PM
Switzerland: Approved regularization of 590 undocumented migrant workers

Switzerland: Approved regularization of 590 undocumented migrant workers

by IDWFED — last modified Mar 16, 2017 11:10 PM

On Feb 21, the canton of Geneva approved regularization of 590 undocumented migrant workers, among them many domestic workers.

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Global: Zero Fees in the recruitment process!

Global: Zero Fees in the recruitment process!

by IDWFED — last modified Feb 17, 2017 08:34 PM

Watch the whiteboard Animation explaining why we must abolish the practice of charging of recruitment fees on migrant workers!

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Trinidad and Tobago: "Respect, Cherish and Appreciate" - video testimonial featuring domestic workers and domestic work

Trinidad and Tobago: "Respect, Cherish and Appreciate" - video testimonial featuring domestic workers and domestic work

by IDWFED — last modified Feb 21, 2017 09:43 PM

A campaign to urge the public to respect, cherish and appreciate the contribution of the domestic workers.

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Qatar: Qatar approves draft law for domestic workers

Qatar: Qatar approves draft law for domestic workers

by IDWFED — last modified Feb 21, 2017 06:41 PM

Qatar has approved a draft law which would provide legal protection for tens of thousands of female domestic workers for the first time, according to state media.

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USA: Domestic workers at the Women's March

USA: Domestic workers at the Women's March

by IDWFED — last modified Mar 16, 2017 11:13 PM

On Saturday January 21, more than 100 domestic workers from all over the US marched, and IDWF took action along with millions of women all over the world to stand up to fear and hate, and create a future that cares for us all.

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Pakistan: Domestic workers asking for justice for a abused child domestic worker

Pakistan: Domestic workers asking for justice for a abused child domestic worker

by IDWFED — last modified Jan 19, 2017 06:13 PM

Domestic workers came out for the justice on Jan 11 for a little child domestic worker Tayyaba under the umbrella of Domestic Workers Union General Secretary Mukhtar Awan and President Arooma Shahzad.

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Global: Why We Care about Care - An online moderated course on Care Economy

Global: Why We Care about Care - An online moderated course on Care Economy

by IDWFED — last modified Jan 11, 2017 04:39 PM

This course aims to provide a global perspective on care, care work, and care economy. It will enhance awareness, knowledge and understanding on the critical place care work occupies in development, while simultaneously providing skills and tools for analyzing and identifying types of interventions and policies for a fair and equal social organization of care to advance human development, gender equality and women’s empowerment.

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Bangladesh: Domestic Worker Status in Dhaka City (2016)

Bangladesh: Domestic Worker Status in Dhaka City (2016)

by Iqbal Mahmud — last modified Jan 19, 2017 06:24 PM

North-Bengal Research Foundation and Development (NRD) and Bangladesh Institute of Professional Studies (BIPS) jointly conducted a study on ‘Domestic Worker Status in Dhaka City (2016)’. The findings show that the inequitable access, opportunity and resources- as well as repressive cultural traditions and norms – constrain the ability of domestic worker in study area.

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Bangladesh: Defend rights of your domestic workers

Bangladesh: Defend rights of your domestic workers

by IDWFED — last modified Jan 05, 2017 06:07 PM

Speaking as the chief guest, State Minister for Labour and Employment Mujibul Haque Chunnu said the government was determined to stop violence against domestic workers, and his ministry would provide financial support to their school-going kids.

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Global: IDWF will be the 20th Justice and Peace Award winner in 2017

Global: IDWF will be the 20th Justice and Peace Award winner in 2017

by IDWFED — last modified Jan 18, 2017 03:25 PM

Congratulations, domestic workers! The Bishop Tji Haksoon Justice & Peace Foundation in South Korea formally announced on January 3 that the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) will be the 20th Justice and Peace Award winner in 2017.

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Global: Summary List of international conferences where IDWF was represented in 2016

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 01, 2017 05:04 PM

Summary List of international conferences where IDWF was represented in 2016

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Thailand: NDWT promoting the My Fair Home Campaign

Thailand: NDWT promoting the My Fair Home Campaign

by IDWFED — last modified Apr 27, 2017 04:00 PM

The NDWT is continuously working on the project in order to improve the quality of life for domestic workers in Thailand.

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India: Domestic workers protest at the labour commissioner's office in Kanpur

India: Domestic workers protest at the labour commissioner's office in Kanpur

by IDWFED — last modified Jan 04, 2017 09:12 PM

Gharelu Mahila Kamgar Union protest to labour commissioner's office Kanpur.

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Guinea: Parliament approved ratification of C189 on December 26

Guinea: Parliament approved ratification of C189 on December 26

by IDWFED — last modified Mar 08, 2017 04:53 PM

"It's a first victory. But this is just the beginning, we promise to continue the struggle so that all the rights of domestic workers can be respected," Ms Doukouré Asmaou Bah, President of SYNEM promised.

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IDWF 2016 Year-end message: "We have grown, we have spoken out, and we have become the voice of the voiceless," says Myrtle Witbooi

IDWF 2016 Year-end message: "We have grown, we have spoken out, and we have become the voice of the voiceless," says Myrtle Witbooi

by IDWFED — last modified Dec 24, 2016 02:45 PM

"Yes! We are powerful women. We have proven that we as women leaders we can stand firm when the storms of life hit us."

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Global: IDWF Statement on International Migrants Day - December 18 2016 - Domestic Workers of the World Unite!

Global: IDWF Statement on International Migrants Day - December 18 2016 - Domestic Workers of the World Unite!

by IDWFED — last modified Feb 14, 2017 05:46 PM

That was the pledge domestic workers made at the founding congress of the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) in Uruguay three years ago. Today, on International Migrants Day, we once again remind ourselves that with unity we have the strength to free ourselves, especially migrant domestic workers, so that we are slaves no more.

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Global: IDWF is deeply saddened and outraged by the recent detention of two Nepali domestic workers in Lebanon

Global: IDWF is deeply saddened and outraged by the recent detention of two Nepali domestic workers in Lebanon

by IDWFED — last modified Feb 14, 2017 05:47 PM

The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) is deeply saddened and outraged by the recent detention of two Nepali domestic workers in Lebanon - Sushila Rana known as Zogana Rana, and Roja Maya Limbu known as Rosie Limbaugh - without formal and clear explanation of the charges levelled against them.

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Mexico: Union winning fight for domestic workers

Mexico: Union winning fight for domestic workers

by IDWFED — last modified Dec 21, 2016 04:07 PM

Contracts with wages starting at 250 pesos daily in effect in five states.

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Global: IDWF is hiring - Regional Coordinator, Latin America (CLOSED)

Global: IDWF is hiring - Regional Coordinator, Latin America (CLOSED)

by IDWFED — last modified Nov 29, 2017 06:51 PM

To apply, please send your Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter by email to [email protected] no later than the 23 December 2016.

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Japan: International Symposium on "Migrant/Domestic Workers' Rights and ILO 189: Case Studies from Asia, Europe, USA and Japan"

Japan: International Symposium on "Migrant/Domestic Workers' Rights and ILO 189: Case Studies from Asia, Europe, USA and Japan"

by IDWFED — last modified Dec 21, 2016 08:49 PM

International Symposium on "Migrant/Domestic Workers' Rights and ILO 189: Case Studies from Asia, Europe, USA and Japan" was held at Hitotsubashi University on Dec 10-11.

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Lebanon: Lebanon deports a domestic worker and holds another

Lebanon: Lebanon deports a domestic worker and holds another

by IDWFED — last modified Dec 11, 2016 11:59 PM

The Lebanese General Security recently deported a domestic worker and is holding another, both from the Nepalese community, two women Sushila Rana known as Zogana Rana, Ms. Roja Maya Limbu known as Rosie Limbaugh, after they were detained a week ago.

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Lebanon: Stop the Deportation of the Domestic Workers & Activists: Sujana and Rosa

Lebanon: Stop the Deportation of the Domestic Workers & Activists: Sujana and Rosa

by IDWFED — last modified Dec 13, 2016 10:01 PM

Call for Solidarity for the immediate release of Sujana and Rose - two courageous migrant domestic workers in Lebanon who were arrested because of their trade union activities.

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Global: Regulations, incentives can reduce high levels of informality in domestic work

Global: Regulations, incentives can reduce high levels of informality in domestic work

by IDWFED — last modified Dec 08, 2016 04:40 PM

Nearly 75 per cent of domestic workers 15 and older are estimated to work in informal employment situations, according to a new study by the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO), which calls for a combination of incentives and compliance to reduce high levels of informality in domestic work.

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Global: New strategies to reduce informality in domestic work

Global: New strategies to reduce informality in domestic work

by IDWFED — last modified Dec 21, 2016 03:58 PM

A new ILO report calls for a combination of incentives and compliance to reduce high levels of informality in domestic work.

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Trinidad & Tobago: Formalizing informal employment of domestic workers through cooperatives

Trinidad & Tobago: Formalizing informal employment of domestic workers through cooperatives

by IDWFED — last modified Apr 04, 2017 12:19 AM

Trinidad and Tobago has an estimated 30, 000 domestic workers, who remain amongst the most undervalued, underpaid and under protected group of workers in the country.

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Hong Kong: FADWU representatives meeting with Labor Department on the issue of window cleaning

Hong Kong: FADWU representatives meeting with Labor Department on the issue of window cleaning

by IDWFED — last modified Nov 02, 2016 08:45 PM

Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Union (FADWU) sisters had a meeting with Assistant Commissioner of Labor Department this morning. We welcome the new article put into standard employment contract regarding external window cleaning for domestic workers. However, it is still unclear that what is the consequence if the article is violated.

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India: ESI for all domestic workers soon

India: ESI for all domestic workers soon

by IDWFED — last modified Nov 02, 2016 06:33 PM

Employees' State Insurance (ESI) to domestic workers was a long standing demand raised by the domestic workers to the ESI commission and to all concerned departments. Finally it is announced.

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Hong Kong: Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Philippine and Hong Kong governments fail to stop agencies from charging migrant domestic workers illegal fees

Hong Kong: Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Philippine and Hong Kong governments fail to stop agencies from charging migrant domestic workers illegal fees

by IDWFED — last modified Aug 29, 2019 06:55 AM

Filipino migrant domestic workers are charged illegal fees by unscrupulous employment agencies in both the Philippines and Hong Kong. The practice is widespread and government systems to prevent such illegal activities are not fit for purpose. As a result, many migrant domestic workers have little choice but to pay these exorbitant fees and are heavily indebted, making it difficult to leave exploitative and abusive employers.

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Hong Kong: Windows break for Filipino domestic workers

Hong Kong: Windows break for Filipino domestic workers

by IDWFED — last modified Nov 16, 2016 04:42 PM

From Saturday, Oct 1, all new contracts with Filipino domestic workers will state that they will not clean the exterior of windows under a unilateral move by the Philippine secretary for labour and employment - a move in response to workers' calls after at least four deaths this year.

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Jamaica: On October 11, Jamaica became the 23rd country to officially ratify ILO Convention 189

Jamaica: On October 11, Jamaica became the 23rd country to officially ratify ILO Convention 189

by IDWFED — last modified Apr 04, 2017 12:19 AM

It's official! On October 11, JAMAICA became the 23rd country to officially ratify ILO Convention 189 on decent work for domestic workers!

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