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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.
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”