Asia Pacific
Global: Year End Messages of 2020 - From the President, Vice President and the General Secretary
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 27, 2020 01:23 PMWe as IDWF survived, we have learnt to be thankful, to accept each other. We have learnt to share what we have and most of all we have learnt to appreciate life.
Philippines: Jobs for Domestic Workers under the COVID-19 Pandemic
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 26, 2020 07:23 PMJobs for Domestic Workers under the COVID-19 Pandemic
Malaysia: The Indonesia migrant domestic workers finally formed their own organization – PERTIMIG
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 26, 2020 05:38 PMThe Indonesia migrant domestic workers in Malaysia finally formed their own organization – the Persatuan Pekerja Rumah Tangga Indonesia Migran (PERTIMIG) in December 2019 and became operational this year with 90 domestic workers in 2020.
Global: Update on the IDWF Solidarity Fund, December 2020
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 27, 2020 01:25 PMThe fund per affiliate is small, ranging from $5,000 to 10,000, yet for many, it is all they have received to cop with the pandemic challenges.
Malaysia: Migrant Domestic Workers Held Social Dialogue with the Ministry, Trade Unions, NGOs to Demand an Inclusive Labour Rights Protection
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 28, 2021 04:37 PMThe event titled “Inclusive Labor Law Reform: Migrants and Domestic Workers Have the Rights Too!”, was the first part of the migration dialogue series to commemorate the International Migrants Day 2020.
We Shall be Silent No More: We Signed up for Domestic Labor, Not Domestic Abuse
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 25, 2020 02:15 PMOn the International Day to End Violence Against Women, we think of women workers, who are the predominant population engaged in domestic work, paid, underpaid, and unpaid. Domestic work is an accessible form of employment for low income women because in addition to providing them with a source of income, it at times gives them a roof above their heads and food for their table.
ENG Joint Statement - Global Day of Action for Care
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 29, 2020 03:04 PM
Global Day of Action for Care: Unions and civil society mobilising to demand investments in care for building more inclusive, accessible, resilient, and caring economies.
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2020 08:14 PMJoint Statement by ITUC, UNI Global Union, Public Services International, Education International, International Domestic Workers Federation and Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing
IDWF Global Meeting on Care, October 25
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 30, 2020 08:54 PMAround 150 leaders and members of our affiliates from at least 47 countries joined a zoom meeting on CARE.
Indonesia: Repeal the Omnibus Law, Stop Labor Informalization, Enact the Domestic Workers Protection Bill!
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 14, 2020 08:32 PMIDWF pledges our support and solidarity with all Indonesian workers, especially domestic workers and the people in their fights for a just and fair economy that benefit all.
Decent Work for Domestic Workers, Decent Work for Decent Life!
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 07, 2020 01:07 PMWe demand decent work for domestic workers and urge governments to ratify and implement ILO Domestic Workers Convention 189 and Violence and Harassment Convention 190 to ensure that no domestic worker is left behind. We need decent work for a decent life for all.
Help Migrant Domestic Workers in COVID-19 - Please Donate Now!
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 24, 2020 12:28 PMCOVID-19 has made migrant domestic workers even more vulnerable. Please help now!
India: Impact of Lockdown on the life of Domestic workers: Sample Survey Analysis and Demands for redressal from the Government
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 16, 2020 04:46 PMThe National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM) Maharashtra made a sample survey to assess the impact of covid crisis on Domestic Workers. The analysis report and our demands were presented to the press during the Press Conference organised by the State Platform for Domestic Workers. We have launched signature campaign in the areas. The signature will be submitted by the delegation to all the District Collectors and the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) where NDWM Maharashtra is operating.
Asia: Indonesian Migrant Domestic Workers in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong told their stories under COVID-19
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 09, 2020 07:42 PMThe protection of Indonesia migrant workers will improve only when the government are taking serious to implement the new law.
Asia: Alternative Livelihood for Domestic Workers Under COVID-19 Economic Crisis: Learning from the Best Practices in Asia
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 22, 2020 03:05 PMWe foresee a long journey toward the crisis recovery and full legal protection of domestic workers. We see the need for an alternative economic and livelihood initiatives that can secure domestic workers’ income and livelihood so that they are resilient in time of crisis.
Lebanon IDWF Statement in support of the kenyan MDWs
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Lebanon: IDWF Statement in Support of the Kenyan Migrant Domestic Workers’ Sit-in Action for Repatriation and Free of Abuses
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 08:07 PM“Therefore, we call upon the governments of Lebanon and Kenya to abide by the legal provisions and international standards to put their immediate effort to assist the Kenyan domestic workers urgently, to have access to safe housing and subsistence and arrange their safe return to Kenya for free and as soon as possible."
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 PM
Cambodia: 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: Under the China’s national security law, Hong Kong people will be at risk of arbitrary detention and unfair trial.
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 01, 2020 09:42 PMIDWF Statement on China's National Security Law for Hong Kong: The National Security Law poses the biggest threat to human rights in Hong Kong in recent history.
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 PM
Malaysia: 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 Mar 31, 2020 12:51 PMWe are hiring a Financial Accounting Manager to fulfil 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”