Asia Pacific
Statement PDF - Global Union Federations demand release of Rong Chhun and other trade unionists in Cambodia
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 07, 2020 03:53 PMCambodia: Global Union Federations demand release of Rong Chhun and other trade unionists
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 07, 2020 03:55 PMGlobal Union Federations with affiliates across Asia Pacific region strongly condemns the arrest of Rong Chhun, President Cambodian Confederation of Unions and calls upon the Royal Government of Cambodia to drop the charges and immediately release him.
Indonesia: House Postpones the Deliberation of the Long Overdue Domestic Workers Protection Bill; Domestic Workers' Voices Are Being Neglected.
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 07, 2020 05:29 PMIDWF and JALA PRT deeply regret the postponing of this bill that left almost 5 million DWs in the country unprotected. DWs and their families are among the marginalized communities that are living in poverty. The government can no longer neglect and put the fates of the 5 million people afloat.
Hong Kong: FADWU Survey on Disability Discrimination Ordinance
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 22, 2020 04:29 PMDuring this COVID 19 pandemic, FADWU has conducted a survey related to the Disability Discrimination Ordinance. Under the COVID-19, Migrant Domestic Workers suffer from different difficulties, such as discrimination and unfair treatment. The survey objective is that we want to know more about their situations, feelings, and knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, specifically related to COVID-19. FADWU has collected the anonymous questionnaire and understands more about the situation of migrant domestic workers.
Join the IDWF International Domestic Workers Day 2020 Webinar
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2020 11:51 AMIn Times of COVID-19 : Rising Stronger from the Crisis
An Appeal to IDWF Solidarity Fund – Care for Those Who Care For You
— by IDWFED — last modified May 29, 2020 02:25 PMToday, we ask you to join us in this lifeline relay by donating and spreading this message in your community. In solidarity, we will enable our domestic workers and their families to survive and even rise up stronger from the crisis.
IDWF Petition Letter to PM Malaysia on MDW abuse
— by IDWFED — last modified May 21, 2020 03:26 PMMalaysia: IDWF Petition Letter - Protect Migrant Domestic Worker from the Extreme Abuse and Exploitation, Justice for the Victim!
— by IDWFED — last modified May 21, 2020 03:28 PMWe are outraged to learn of a recent case involving extreme abuse and exploitation of a 44-year-old Indonesian domestic worker in Malaysia rescued by Manjung police in 11th May 2020. The worker is suspected of being locked up and fed with food scraps, and had not been paid salary in the last two years by her employer, a 48-year-old woman and her 25-year-old daughter. The case is being investigated under Section 12 Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti- Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (ATIPSOM).
IDWF May 1st Message: Protect Domestic Workers' Rights, Fight COVID-19
— by IDWFED — last modified May 05, 2020 12:49 PMOn the May 1st, we stand in solidarity with all workers and our community. Only in solidarity, we will succeed to fight the pandemic and keep each and everyone safe and healthy.
Hong Kong: FADWU calls for Hong Kong Government and the public to treat migrant domestic workers fairly
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 03, 2020 11:55 PMFADWU urges the Government and the public to understand that fighting the pandemic requires everyone to work together and care for each other. The Government and the society must fairly treat and care for the nearly 400,000 MDWs in Hong Kong to ensure public health.
Hong Kong: Financial Accounting Manager (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified May 31, 2021 08:26 PMWe are hiring a Financial Accounting Manager to fulfill the following key responsibilities and tasks:
Indonesia: Lobbying for the C190: "I had to explain to them why domestic violence is an issue for workers."
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 22, 2020 10:28 PMLobbying for the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (C190): “I had to explain to them why domestic violence is an issue for workers”
Global: IDWF Statement on Protecting Domestic Workers Rights and Fighting the Coronavirus Pandemic
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 31, 2020 02:07 PMThe coronavirus pandemic is our common challenge across borders. Only in solidarity will we succeed in fighting it.
Global Unions' Response to the Political Declaration PDF ENG
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 11, 2020 05:27 PMCSW64: Global Unions are disappointed with the Political Declaration adopted by the governments
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 11, 2020 09:19 PMStatement by: The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Education International (EI), Public Services International (PSI), UNI Global Union, International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), International Federation of Journalist (IFJ), International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF)
Lebanon: Abolishment of the Kafala/sponsorship system on the International Women's Day 2020
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 10, 2020 10:24 PMDomestic workers leaders participated in the Women's Day March held on Sunday March 8, 2020.
Mena: Regional Coordinator for Middle East & North Africa (MENA) (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 31, 2020 12:50 PMIDWF is hiring Regional Coordinator for Middle East & North Africa (MENA).
Global: IDWF Program Manager - Advocacy & Campaign (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 31, 2020 12:50 PMIDWF is hiring Program Manager - Advocacy & Campaign (12 months contract)
Global: 2019 Year End message from the President of the IDWF - "Let us remain as united and committed to serve."
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 30, 2019 10:58 PMWe look forward to a great new year and let us remain as united and committed to serve those that elected us. We may get a little bit tired along the way but as long as we carry each other we will win many more.
Hong Kong: FADWU report shows how the redress mechanisms are failing migrant domestic workers.
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 14, 2020 07:35 AM"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 PMHong 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 Feb 10, 2020 05:50 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 PMGlobal 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