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by IDWFED published Jul 07, 2015 05:39 PM
India: On Domestic Workers Day, millions of Indian women continue to work in the shadows

India: On Domestic Workers Day, millions of Indian women continue to work in the shadows

by IDWFED — last modified Jul 07, 2015 06:36 PM

“Dogs and Indians not allowed,” proclaimed a notorious 1930s signboard at the Pahartali European Club in the Chittagong region of India (now in Bangladesh), when the country was under British rule. Today, in the 21st century, in recreational and residential spaces throughout Indian cities, there’s an invisible sign which says: “No domestic workers allowed”.

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International Domestic Workers Day Outreach and Visibility Campaign Toolkit

International Domestic Workers Day Outreach and Visibility Campaign Toolkit

by IDWFED — last modified Jul 07, 2015 06:39 PM

In honor of International Domestic Workers Day (IDWD), NDWA offers these materials on conducting effective and systematic outreach. Let’s use International Domestic Workers Day to build our movement! This year, NDWA has worked with artist Rommy Torrico to create a beautiful image lifting up domestic workers. We hope you will use this image in posters, flyers, and social media to invite domestic workers to join our movement and to raise consciousness of anyone who knows a domestic worker about the value and dignity of our work. International Domestic Workers Day provides a great opportunity to lift up the issues and voices of domestic workers - it’s inspiring for our members, it’s interesting to the media, and it’s a great moment to get out there and communicate with our communities!

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News clipping on International Domestic Worker Day-16th June 2015

News clipping on International Domestic Worker Day-16th June 2015

by Sonia Rani — last modified Jul 07, 2015 06:01 PM

News clipping on International Domestic Worker Day-16th June 2015

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Domestic Workers different locations from Delhi, celebrated International Domestic Workers day jointly.

Domestic Workers different locations from Delhi, celebrated International Domestic Workers day jointly.

by Sonia Rani — last modified Jul 07, 2015 06:00 PM

Domestic Workers different locations from Delhi, celebrated International Domestic Workers day jointly.

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The International Domestic Worker Day celebation-16th June

The International Domestic Worker Day celebation-16th June

by Sonia Rani — last modified Jul 07, 2015 05:58 PM

International Domestic Workers Day Celebration!!! Labour Minister of Delhi Gopal Rai, Deputy Speaker Bandana Kumari and Parliamentary Secretary Naresh Yadav were present. The Labour Minister has made commitment to constitute a committee to look into the issues of domestic workers across the city. Deputy speaker Bandana Kumari will head the committee that will have members from the labour department and members from National Platform for Domestic Workers.

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India: NDWM Bihar demanding for ratification of C189

India: NDWM Bihar demanding for ratification of C189

from Jun 15, 2015 08:00 AM to Jun 17, 2015 07:59 AMby IDWFED

NDWM and NDWF celebrated June 16. They were calling for "We want to meet PM" to demand for ratification of C189, inclusion of minimum wage and protection policies and laws.

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India: NDWM Mumbai signature campaign for C189

India: NDWM Mumbai signature campaign for C189

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

NDWM Mumbai organized a Public Meeting of Domestic Workers with the demand and theme "Pension is my right" and signature campaign for ratification of ILO convention 189.

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Tanzania: Domestic workers pressurising government to ratify C189

Tanzania: Domestic workers pressurising government to ratify C189

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Interview for leaders of domestic workers CHODAWU on June 16 pressurising Government to Ratify C189.

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Zanzibar: CHODAWU'Z in Zanzibar National launching campaign

Zanzibar: CHODAWU'Z in Zanzibar National launching campaign

from May 28, 2015 08:00 AM to Jun 02, 2015 07:59 AM Zanzibar,by IDWFED

The objectives of these activities 1. Lobbying Government to ratify the convention 189 and domesticate 2. To promote decent work for the domestic workers through the media 3. To raise awareness and organized domestics workers to join membership in trade union CHODAWU "Z" 4. Domestic work to be recognized as decent job.

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Ghana: Domestic workers resolve to form stronger bond of unity

Ghana: Domestic workers resolve to form stronger bond of unity

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Ghana,by IDWFED

Domestic workers in Ghana have commemorated this year’s International Domestic Workers Day (IDW) with a strong resolve to unite to fight for their rights as workers.

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Mozambique: SINED has started to cooperate with Social security schemes

Mozambique: SINED has started to cooperate with Social security schemes

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Mozambique,by IDWFED

On 16 June a meeting held in Maputo, representative of National Institute of Social Secutity and DWs are participating.

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Nepal: Event Report on Marking International Domestic Workers Day

Nepal: Event Report on Marking International Domestic Workers Day

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Nepal,by IDWFED

Event Report on Marking International Domestic Workers Day by Swatantrata Abhiyan Nepal

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Guinea: Executive committee of the SYNEM-GUINEE EST went to meet the Minister of Labour

Guinea: Executive committee of the SYNEM-GUINEE EST went to meet the Minister of Labour

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Guinea,by IDWFED

The Executive committee of the union went to meet the Minister of Labour and and made a statement on National Television.

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Thailand: Domestic Workers' Access to Justice and Compensation Exchange

Thailand: Domestic Workers' Access to Justice and Compensation Exchange

by IDWFED — last modified Jul 31, 2015 04:57 PM

On Sunday 14 June 2015, The Network of Domestic Workers in Thailand, HomeNet and the ILO hosted the Domestic Workers’ Access to Justice and Compensation Exchange event in celebration of Domestic Workers Day (16 June).

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In Pakistan, domestic workers rally for rights

In Pakistan, domestic workers rally for rights

by IDWFED — last modified Jul 13, 2015 05:22 PM

In urban slums and shanty settlements, particularly in Pakistan, women face a range of difficulties, such as insecure housing, informal jobs, plus the double burden of household chores and access to resources. The interrelationship between culture, gender and urbanization is a complex one, where women are the poorest of the poor, because of the non-conducive urban environment.

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The Right to Rest: The effectiveness of the "day off" legislation for foreign domestic workers

The Right to Rest: The effectiveness of the "day off" legislation for foreign domestic workers

by IDWFED — last modified Jul 08, 2015 03:52 PM

Government legislation has helped improve foreign domestic workers’ access to compensation in lieu of a day off, but 59% of foreign domestic workers in Singapore still do not get a weekly day off.

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Invitation for International Domestic Workers Day - 16th June

by Sonia Rani — last modified Jul 07, 2015 05:55 PM

National Platform for domestic workers in India is celebrating Domestic Workers Day (16th June). The objective behind this celebration is to convince Delhi Govt. to scheduled domestic work and declare minimum wages under minimum wages act. We are also demanding social security board to ensure their rights. We have invited Labour Minister and Chief Minister on this occasion. We would like to invite you all to make the part of this event.

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June 16 is around the corner - "My Fair Home"

June 16 is around the corner - "My Fair Home"

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

On this June 16, we will begin to walk together, towards achieving “My Fair Home” for every domestic worker and implementation of the C189.

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Introduction to ILO Convention No. 189 on decent work for domestic workers

Introduction to ILO Convention No. 189 on decent work for domestic workers

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2016 09:58 PM

Practical Training material with quizzes introducing the ILO Convention No. 189 on decent work for domestic workers.

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Logos for June 16 International Domestic Workers' Day

by IDWFED — last modified Sep 06, 2015 06:55 PM

Feel free to download the logos for your activity use. Please share on your activities with us via [email protected] and/or on IDWF FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1410031815958515).

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Which country already ratified C189?

by IDWFED — last modified Aug 27, 2021 12:07 PM

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Global: Celebrate the 2014 International Domestic Workers' Day

Global: Celebrate the 2014 International Domestic Workers' Day

Jun 16, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Domestic workers around the world celebrating their special day!

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India: Jharkhand Gharelu Kamgar Union/NDWM postcard campaign to the Prime Minister

India: Jharkhand Gharelu Kamgar Union/NDWM postcard campaign to the Prime Minister

Jun 16, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM INDIA,by IDWFED

Jharkhand Gharelu Kamgar Union/NDWM: Newspaper cutting of International Domestic Workers day program in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The POST CARD campaign to the Prime Minister for the Ratification of ILO Convention 189 and a National Comprehensive legislation for Domestic Workers besides call for implementing the Social Security Schemes were the top priorities on 16th June.

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Korea: Domestic workers ask the government to ratify C189

Korea: Domestic workers ask the government to ratify C189

Jun 16, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Korea,by IDWFED

National Household Managers' Coop (NHMC, affiliated to IDWF) together with Korean Working Women Association (KWWA) took an event to commemorate the 3nd anniversary of C189 and to demand the Korean gov't to ratify it and recognize domestic workers as rights by revising labor standard law.

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South Africa: SADSAWU celebrates C189

South Africa: SADSAWU celebrates C189

Jun 16, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM South Africa,by IDWFED

SADSAWU celebrates C189 - Domestic work is work! Workers Rights for all domestic workers!

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Nepal: Nepal Independent Domestic Workers Union demands for workers' rights

Nepal: Nepal Independent Domestic Workers Union demands for workers' rights

Jun 16, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Nepal,by IDWFED

Nepal Independent Domestic Workers Union demands for workers' rights and in total 15 demands were submitted today.

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Bangladesh: NDWWU week long celebrating program of International Domestic Workers' Day

Bangladesh: NDWWU week long celebrating program of International Domestic Workers' Day

from Jun 12, 2014 05:00 PM to Jun 16, 2014 06:00 PM Bangladesh,by IDWFED

Report on week long celebrating program of International Domestic Workers Day

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Ghana: Domestic workers call on government to ratify C189

Ghana: Domestic workers call on government to ratify C189

Jun 16, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Ghana,by IDWFED

The Ghana government has been called upon to ratify ILO Convention 189 (2011) as early as possible to make those in the sector enjoy equal rights as other workers.

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Cambodia: Government must ratify C189 Now!

Cambodia: Government must ratify C189 Now!

Jun 15, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

On 15th June, 2014 Cambodian Domestic worker Network(IDEA -CDWN) conduct meeting with activists to preparing International Domestic Worker Day (16th June 2014) and we distribute the leaflets, fans and statement to the house owners and public. Tomorrow we will gathering in front of Ministry of Labor to submit the petition and demand for ratifying ILO C.189, minimum wage, one day off and to stop exploitation on DW.

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India: 700 domestic workers joined the joint rally

India: 700 domestic workers joined the joint rally

Jun 15, 2014 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM India,by IDWFED

Almost 1,000 domestic workers joined IDWD actions. In Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerela in India, 700 domestic workers joined the rally jointly organized by SEWA and Kerela Domestic Workers Union.

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