Asia Pacific
Bangladesh: CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS ON HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY CARE
— by Iqbal Mahmud — last modified Jan 20, 2017 01:54 AMIn Bangladesh North Bengal Reasearch Foundation NRD and Bangladesh Institute of Professional Studies BIPS working for Professional Excellency of Domestic Workers on Household and family care through capacity building training.
Bangladesh: Workshop on Mindset Development for Domestic Workers and Householder
— by Iqbal Mahmud — last modified Jan 20, 2017 01:54 AMBangladesh Institute of Professional Studies and North-Bengal Research Foundation and Development jointly conducting an workshop for Domestic Workers and Householder from 01-01-2017 to 31-01-2017.
Bangladesh: Defend rights of your domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 05, 2017 06:07 PMSpeaking 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.
Global: IDWF will be the 20th Justice and Peace Award winner in 2017
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 18, 2017 03:25 PMCongratulations, 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.
Bangladesh: Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Project
— by Iqbal Mahmud — last modified Jan 20, 2017 01:54 AMIn Bangladesh on January 02, 2017, a project for Domestic Workers entitle "Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Project " was inaugurated by Children Women's Foundations (CWF).
Global: Summary List of international conferences where IDWF was represented in 2016
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 01, 2017 05:04 PMSummary List of international conferences where IDWF was represented in 2016
Thailand: NDWT promoting the My Fair Home Campaign
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 27, 2017 04:00 PMThe NDWT is continuously working on the project in order to improve the quality of life for domestic workers in Thailand.
India: Domestic workers protest at the labour commissioner's office in Kanpur
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 04, 2017 09:12 PMGharelu Mahila Kamgar Union protest to labour commissioner's office Kanpur.
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."
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 PMThat 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.
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 PMThe 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.
Global: IDWF is hiring - Regional Coordinator, Latin America (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 29, 2017 06:51 PMTo apply, please send your Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter by email to [email protected] no later than the 23 December 2016.
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 PMInternational 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.
Lebanon: Lebanon deports a domestic worker and holds another
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 11, 2016 11:59 PMThe 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.
Lebanon: Stop the Deportation of the Domestic Workers & Activists: Sujana and Rosa
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 13, 2016 10:01 PMCall 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.
Global: Regulations, incentives can reduce high levels of informality in domestic work
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 08, 2016 04:40 PMNearly 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.
Global: New strategies to reduce informality in domestic work
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 21, 2016 03:58 PMA new ILO report calls for a combination of incentives and compliance to reduce high levels of informality in domestic work.
Hong Kong: FADWU representatives meeting with Labor Department on the issue of window cleaning
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 02, 2016 08:45 PMHong 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.
India: ESI for all domestic workers soon
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 02, 2016 06:33 PMEmployees' 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.
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 AMFilipino 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.
Hong Kong: Windows break for Filipino domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 16, 2016 04:42 PMFrom 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.
Bahrain: Drive for rights of domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 12, 2016 12:24 AMA CAMPAIGN to promote the rights of domestic workers across the region was launched in Bahrain.
Hong Kong: Working Conditions of Domestic Workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 13, 2016 05:17 PMNami, an organizer of the Union of Nepalese Domestic Worker (UNDW) talked about underpayment issues and working conditions of Nepalese domestic workers on the RTHK radio program "Backchat".
Qatar: The average salary of a domestic worker is $431 a month
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 16, 2016 04:54 PMThe majority of domestic workers in Qatar make about QR1,571 ($431) a month, according to a new survey by an online recruitment firm.
Global: What the "Uber-isation" of domestic work means for women
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 16, 2016 05:14 PMApps providing domestic cooks, cleaners and care workers are growing rapidly in countries like India, Mexico and South Africa. Research Officer Abigail Hunt explores whether this is likely to be good or bad for the women who use them.
Brazil: IDWF at the AWID Forum 2016
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 02, 2016 09:01 PMIn September, IDWF had a delegation of 9 people participating in the Association of Women in Development Forum in Bahia, Brazil. This conference takes place every four years. The theme of the Forum was ‘Feminist Futures’ and it brought together a diverse array of feminist and women’s rights organisations, workers’ organisations, LBTI groups, and indigenous and peasant organizations.
Hong Kong: Employment agency found guilty at court for overcharging second case in 3 months
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 12, 2016 04:42 PMAn employment agency named Ursula Employment Center found found guilty at court for overcharge agency fees.
Hong Kong: Three years and waiting- Indonesian DW still owed money locked into welfare account of dead Hong Kong boss
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 16, 2016 05:00 PMBack home in Surabaya, Sri Agustini urges the Social Welfare Department to release the HK$21,000 due to her after serving disabled employer for over seven years.
Philippines: Set to lift a ban on Filipino domestic workers going to the UAE
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 30, 2016 06:04 PMConsuls meets recruitment offices to inform them of rules.
India: Health insurance scheme for domestic workers to be launched soon by Centre
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 30, 2016 05:44 PMThe Union Labour Ministry will launch a social security scheme soon for domestic workers on pilot basis in Delhi and Hyderabad as part of its commitment to provide health insurance for all, Union minister for labour and employment Bandaru Dattatreya said.