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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.
Trinidad and Tobago: The pandemic will not stop the fight of Domestic Workers in Trinidad and Tobago
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 11, 2021 05:11 PMThe insights of Ida Le-Blanc, General Secretary of National Union of Domestic Employees (NUDE), in Trinidad and Tobago.
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.
Jamaica: Domestic Workers are Included in the Sexual Harassment Bill
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 26, 2020 07:28 PMDomestic Workers are Included in the Sexual Harassment Bill
Nicaragua: FETRADOMOV inaugurates the Regional School on LGBTI Rights
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 26, 2020 03:12 PMThis November 26, FETRADOMOV inaugurates a Virtual Regional School on LGBTI Rights, in conllaboration with the Central American Network for LGBTI Labor Justice and the Alliance for LGBTI Labor Rights of Nicaragua, of which FETRADOMOV is a part.
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.
Nicaragua: Interview with Andrea Morales
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 09, 2020 02:15 PM"On the International Day to Eradicate Poverty, we spoke to unionists and domestic worker leaders on their insights of how poverty affects the sector of domestic work and how women bear its disproportionate burden. Full of power, these leaders envisioned a more equitable world, with decent work for domestic workers, free of economic and gendered violence. Hear their voices!"
Argentina: Interview with Ana Núñez
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 09, 2020 02:40 PM"On the International Day to Eradicate Poverty, we spoke to unionists and domestic worker leaders on their insights of how poverty affects the sector of domestic work and how women bear its disproportionate burden. Full of power, these leaders envisioned a more equitable world, with decent work for domestic workers, free of economic and gendered violence. Hear their voices!"
Namibia: Interview with Justina Jonas
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 30, 2020 04:42 PMOn the International Day to Eradicate Poverty, we spoke to unionists and domestic worker leaders on their insights of how poverty affects the sector of domestic work and how women bear its disproportionate burden. Full of power, these leaders envisioned a more equitable world, with decent work for domestic workers, free of economic and gendered violence. Hear their voices!
Namibia: Interview with Nellie Dina Kahua
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 06, 2020 10:20 PMOn the International Day to Eradicate Poverty, we spoke to unionists and domestic worker leaders on their insights of how poverty affects the sector of domestic work and how women bear its disproportionate burden. Full of power, these leaders envisioned a more equitable world, with decent work for domestic workers, free of economic and gendered violence. Hear their voices!
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.
Jamaica: JHWU and the LMIS signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the use of the database and the services for the domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 22, 2020 10:55 PMJHWU and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (LMIS) in Jamaica have signed a memorandum of understanding, on October 14, to promote the use of the database and the services offered by the Ministry for the domestic workers members of the union, in line with the government's policy on poverty reduction.
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.
Tanzania: October 9 - Domestic Workers in Tanzania reminded their government to ratify C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 15, 2020 05:02 PM"CHODAWU- Domestic Workers Unite! Yes We Can! Government ratify ILO C189."
Argentina: Tripartite agreement signed on World Day for Decent Work
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 15, 2020 01:03 PM"It seemed important to us on the day of recognition of decent work to sign this agreement with two sectors that are so important that carry out care."
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.
Peru: C189 is set to be implemented as the new domestic workers law is passed
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 26, 2020 06:37 PMThe new law protects domestic workers’ rights on:minimum salary, working hours, protection against COVID-19, sexual harassment and many more.
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 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."
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.
South Africa: Include Domestic Workers in Compensation for Occupational Injury & Disease Act
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 30, 2020 03:02 PMPetition To Urge Government To Speedily Implement High Court’s Judgment To Include Domestic Workers In The Compensation Of Injuries & Diseases Act And For Them To Be Included In The Compensation For Occupationally Acquired Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
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
Brazil: IDWF Public Statement Justice for Miguel #BlackLivesMatter
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 09, 2020 09:03 PMWe stand in solidarity and in support with our affiliates in Brazil, the National Domestic Workers Federation FENATRAD in its daily struggle against racism and join the global voices to demand #JusticeForMiguel, justice for João Pedro Matos, a Black 14 years old boy who was shot dead by the police in Rio de Janeiro on May 18th, and justice for Marielle Franco, murdered for being an outspoken voice for Black and queer population from the slums, and so many others.