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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.
USA: A statement in support of #BlackLivesMatter: Injury to one is an Injury to all
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 05, 2020 12:38 PMWe join our sisters and brothers of our affiliates - the United Domestic Workers of America, National Domestic Workers Alliance, We Dream in Black and all Black community organizers and Black-led initiatives, in calls for action supporting the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
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.
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.
Latin America: Domestic Workers - Healing, Growing, Taking Action
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 25, 2020 05:07 PMDomestic workers taking part in a three-part LUNA program say they feel renewed and ready to carry on the struggle after taking part in the LUNA program.
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”
Global: IDWF Statement on Protecting Domestic Workers Rights and Fighting the Coronavirus Pandemic
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 31, 2020 02:07 PMThe coronavirus pandemic is our common challenge across borders. Only in solidarity will we succeed in fighting it.
CSW64: Global Unions are disappointed with the Political Declaration adopted by the governments
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 11, 2020 09:19 PMStatement by: The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Education International (EI), Public Services International (PSI), UNI Global Union, International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), International Federation of Journalist (IFJ), International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF)
Uganda: Domestic workers celebrating IDWD urging to protect women against harassment in the world of work
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 13, 2020 03:02 AMUganda domestic workers participated in the women's day activities which run for 3 days from 6-8 March 2020 at Hotel Africana.
Lebanon: Abolishment of the Kafala/sponsorship system on the International Women's Day 2020
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 10, 2020 10:24 PMDomestic workers leaders participated in the Women's Day March held on Sunday March 8, 2020.
Mena: Regional Coordinator for Middle East & North Africa (MENA) (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 31, 2020 12:50 PMIDWF is hiring Regional Coordinator for Middle East & North Africa (MENA).
Italy: "Domestic Work in Italy" - A good practice and a good model
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 14, 2020 06:07 PMIn partnership with Domina and FILCAMS CGIL, a campaign on distributing correct information to domestic workers who planning to work in Italy has been launched. Elizabeth Tang, IDWF General Secretary, thanked the efforts of our partners and appreciated the campaign not only "a good practice for Italy", but also "a good model for other countries".
Italy: Negotiations continue for the renewal of the national domestic work contract
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 10, 2020 05:28 PMNegotiations between employers and social representatives on the National Contract for Domestic Work, which has been expired since 2016, will continue on Feb 6.
Global: IDWF Program Manager - Advocacy & Campaign (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 31, 2020 12:50 PMIDWF is hiring Program Manager - Advocacy & Campaign (12 months contract)
Africa: IDWF Program officer for Francophone Africa (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 25, 2020 08:51 PMThis position is based in a country of Francophone Africa with travels to countries in the region, aiming to strengthen the organizations of the IDWF affiliates (domestic workers’ organizations/trade unions) in francophone Africa to achieve labour rights and decent work for domestic workers.
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!