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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.
Dominican Republic: Domestic workers are organizing and there is political will to advance on the implementation of ILO Convention 189
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 11, 2019 05:25 PMThe National Committee on Wages in the Dominican Republic invites leaders representing the main organizations of domestic workers to the first meeting held by the government to discuss the criteria in defining the minimum wage by lay for the sector and in compliance to the ILO Convention 189. The meeting will be held on December 11 at 10:00 AM.
Hong Kong: Stand with Yuli! Stand with domestic workers!
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 07, 2019 10:49 PMIn support of Yuli Riswati, an Indonesian domestic worker who was deported "on her own agreement" by the Hong Kong Immigration Department on Dec 2, the Yuli Support Group organized a public rally on Dec 7 to deliver a strong message that the government must respect the freedom of political participation of the migrant domestic workers, including the freedom of speech.
Hong 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
Belgium: "We won't give up!" Fighting for wage increase for domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 28, 2019 05:58 PMSupport domestic workers in Belgium for fighting wage increase!
Latin America: Advocacy activities, campaigns and actions against GBV
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 22, 2020 10:12 PMAdvocacy activities, campaigns and actions against GBV in Latin America (Last 6 Months)
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.
South Africa: History and struggle of domestic workers fighting for their rights to be included in COIDA
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 07, 2019 04:11 PMWatch this video to learn why and how domestic workers fighting for their rights to be included in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and what progress has been made.
Global 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
Qatar: Toward a Kafala-free Community for Domestic Workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 24, 2019 03:23 PMThe International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) welcomes the dismantling of the core Kafala/ sponsorship system announced by Qatar’s Minister of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs on October 17, 2019.
World Day for Decent Work: Unions unite for investment in care for decent jobs and gender equality
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 08, 2019 06:13 PMOn this year’s World Day for Decent Work, we celebrate care workers and demand a fair deal for their work through recognition, living wages, equal pay for work of equal value and safe and healthy working environments that are free from discrimination, violence and harassment.
Italy: Ad-PHS Project meeting
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 16, 2019 06:14 PMOn Sept 13, via the partnership of EFFAT, IDWF EXCO members Grace Papa, CSC A&S (Belgium) and Wendy Paula Galarza, Filcams Cgil (Italy) participated an event hosted by the Ad-PHS Project.
Global: IDWF is hiring - Organization Sustainability Coordinator (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 04, 2019 05:58 PMThe IDWF is looking for a full-time coordinator to work for 18 months to drive sustainability research, peer learning, and experimental initiatives across the organization.
Italy: DOMINA Conference "The Impact of Domestic Work in the Countries of Origin"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 05, 2019 05:45 PMOn June 25, Wendy Galarza, IDWF EXCO, presented in the DOMINA Conference "The Impact of Domestic Work in the Countries of Origin". She stressed on the importance of a secure worker support network and the precious value of domestic work.
Paraguay: Domestic workers have won a full victory on minimum wage
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 20, 2019 05:14 PMAfter years of struggle, and weeks of intense negotiations with the Parliament, the domestic workers of Paraguay have won a full victory!
Africa: Domestic Workers & ILO Convention 189: Making it Real
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 15, 2019 05:15 PMMillions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how.
ILC108: GFBTU and IDWF Signed MOU on Protection of Domestic Workers' Rights in Bahrain
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:53 PMOn the Eve of the International Domestic Workers Day commemorating the adoption of the International Labour Convention 189 Decent Work for Domestic Workers (C189) on June 16, 2011, the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) and the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote migrant domestic workers’ rights and welfare in Bahrain.
ILC108: June 16 International Domestic Workers Day in Geneva marks by a strong message to governments to support an ILO Convention to stop gender-based violence against domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 09, 2019 11:21 AMDomestic workers from across the globe will share their stories of resilience and struggle to explain why an ILO convention with a recommendation is critical to help them to put end to gender-based violence. The event will be a great opportunity for all, including governments, employers, trade unionists and advocates, to interact and learn from domestic workers themselves about their victories and challenges from Asia, Latin America, and Africa to Europe.
Qatar: Domestic workers celebrating the International Domestic Workers' Day for the first time
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 11:08 PMInternational Domestic Workers Day was celebrated in Doha, Qatar, on 14 June 2019. The event was organized by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA), in close cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Project Office for the State of Qatar, and the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF).
ILC108: "Our plea is that we need a Convention but a great Convention with very strong Recommendations!"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:40 PM"We call on all of you, use your mind and hour heart when you debate and let us assure that all lives matter and all need protection in the world of work."
Cyprus: Letter to President Nicos Anastasiades - Murder of Migrant Domestic Workers and Girls in Cyprus
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 20, 2019 09:39 PM"Mr. President, we ask you to take concrete action to recognize domestic workers including migrant domestic workers as full-fledged workers and protect them with legal rights, ratify the ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers and take concrete measures to stop all acts of violence, discrimination and xenophobia against migrants and against women."
Informal Economy Podast: Social Protection #05 Domestic Workers and Violence at the workplace
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2019 05:26 PMTo help us understand more about the implications of this issue for domestic workers and the intersectionality between gender and work status – and the role of social protection in addressing this problem – we invite Adriana Paz.
Paraguay: In solidarity with the domestic workers of Paraguay - Paying below the minimum wage is also a form of violence in the workplace!
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 11, 2019 10:11 PMWe urge the Parliament of Paraguay to approve the Law 5407 with the right to 100% of the minimum wage, and that it respects its national and international commitments. No to inequalities, not to discriminations! National minimum wage now!
ILC108: "Use your voices, Support the ILO Convention!"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:34 PMMyrtle Witbooi, IDWF President spoke at the ILC108 on June 10, 2019.
ILC108: Vulnerable workers bringing important perspective on violence and harassment to International Labour Conference in Geneva
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:28 PMOver 61% of the world’s workers work in the informal economy, yet they have the least protection against violence and harassment at work. They'll be bringing their important perspective on violence and harassment to this year's International Labour Conference in Geneva.