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South Africa: "Let us look forward to the next five years. Let us never forget the struggle. Together We will overcome so much more!"
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 19, 2018 03:48 PMPresident Address by Myrtle Witbooi on November 16, first day of the 2nd IDWF Congress.
TV Show: Domestic Workers - Their role in the Economy and Organising
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 17, 2018 07:02 PMWatch our sisters on the Workers’ World Weekly Labour TV Show 2018 (recorded) on Nov 15.
Ghana: You sing when you wash when there is happiness in the home
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 21, 2019 12:10 PMInterview with Esther Kosi, General Secretary of DSWU, Ghana
News: The 2nd Congress of The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) Will Take Place Nov 16 to 19 In Cape Town, South Africa
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 17, 2018 02:36 PMThe 2nd Congress of the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) will take place Nov 16 to 19 in Cape Town, South Africa.
2018 IDWF Congress: Domestic workers from around the globe gather in a united stand for equality
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 14, 2018 02:14 PM"Our work is decent work, and our work makes all work possible."
Asia: Condemn the Execution of Tuti, Indonesia Migrant Domestic Worker
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 02, 2018 10:24 PMNo dead penalty against migrant domestic workers in Saudi Arabia!
Open letter to President Duterte: To investigate now!
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 20, 2018 03:13 PMOn October 16, 2018, a volunteer of the Sandigan network was aggressively threatened (“mugged”) by a group of Filipino nationals occupying the security booths on the premises of the Embassy of the Philippines. He has reported the incident to the Kuwaiti police. We strongly urge you to immediately conduct an in-depth and thorough investigation into the allegations.
IDWF Congress 2018 is coming to Cape Town, South Africa!
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 14, 2018 01:45 PMThis year we will be convening our second Congress. It will take place from 16 to 19 November in Cape Town, South Africa.
Introduction to the IDWF 2nd Congress
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 06, 2018 12:31 AMA short video introducing the IDWF 2nd Congress.
Malaysia: IDWF is hiring - Training Officer (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 08, 2019 02:23 PMThe IDWF is currently recruiting a part-time training officer to develop and implement educational and training programmes for migrant domestic workers in ASEAN countries, mainly in Malaysia and Singapore.
Malaysia: IDWF is hiring - Field Organizer (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 08, 2019 02:24 PMThe IDWF is currently recruiting a field organizer to organize Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia and Singapore.
Honduras: Justice for Maribel! Stop Violence against Domestic Workers!
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 23, 2018 11:53 AM"We demand that states put an end to these precarious working conditions where violence and discrimination are perpetuated by historical social inequalities. We ask for justice to the feminicide of Maribel Flores."
India: NPDW Signature Campaign for the cause of domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 02, 2018 06:07 PMNPDW is calling for endorsement of the Signature Campaign for the cause of domestic workers.
Malaysia: Chronicles of My Geneva Experience at the 107th International Labour Conference
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 05, 2018 06:28 PMBy Liezl Galdo - Head of the Organizing Committee of AMMPO, a Filipino migrant domestic workers in Malaysia
Global: Agreement of an International Law to end Violence and harassment against women and men in the world of work - Victory of the International Labour Conference, June 2018
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 05, 2018 06:14 PMA report on the IDWF at the Conference, 2018.
Lebanon: Join IDWF and ARM in calling for Justice for Shamila
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 11, 2018 06:04 PMFollowing the racist mob assault of two Kenyan women migrant workers in Beirut, the Lebanese government threatened to deport one of the women, Shamila.
Malaysia: Response from Migrant Worker Communities and Migrant Rights’ Civil Society Organizations With Regards To Ongoing Raids on Undocumented Migrants
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 11, 2018 05:54 PMRecent raid against migrant workers - Many migrants are domestic workers - 250,000 registered and many more irregular ones. According to AMMPO, IDWF affiliate in Malaysia, the immigration officers are very rude - yelling at the migrants, workers got handcuffed, tied and brought to lobby treating them like animals, restrictions from water nor toilets.
Kuwait: Domestic workers celebrated the International Domestic Workers' Day for the first time
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 25, 2018 10:50 PMIt was a very significant occasion because it's the first time that this day was celebrated in the country.
Hong Kong: Migrant domestic workers continue to face exploitation as employment agencies fail to comply with government’s new Code of Practice
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 20, 2018 03:32 PMThe new report, Agents of Change? Assessing agency compliance with the Code of Practice, is based on interviews with 452 migrant domestic workers between July 2017 and March 2018. It shows that the Hong Kong government’s Code of Practice for Employment Agencies* is being widely flouted by agencies, leaving migrant domestic workers at risk of abuse and exploitation.
Global: 2018 June 16 - Events and activities of domestic workers around the world
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 16, 2018 04:02 PM2018 June 16 - Events and activities of domestic workers around the world
India: Domestic workers urge the government to ratify C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2018 09:36 PMNDWF - Jharkhand Domestic Workers Union 500 domestic workers from five districts came together in an assembly to celebrate June 16. They demand for C189 ratification, law for domestic workers, Minimum wages of domestic workers and BPL. Guests include parliament member, member of Legislative Assembly.
Global: 2018 June 16 - Support ILO Convention to Stop Gender-based Violence - Equal Rights, Respect & Justice for Domestic Workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2018 06:32 PMEveryone, including governments and employers in our communities need to know this process and be supportive of our call. A workplace which is free of abuse and violence is good for everyone.
Italy: Stop violence at work - Filcams supports the campaign for the ILO Convention
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2018 03:41 PMOn the International Domestic Workers' Day, Filcams Cgil Nazionale supports the #StopGBVatWork campaign against violence at work and gender harassment.
Peru: Congress approved the ratification of C189 for the rights of domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2018 10:32 PMAfter 7 years of unattainable struggle of the Domestic Workers, today the Ratification of ILO Convention 189, and its recommendation 201, was debated and approved in the Plenary of the Congress of the Republic.
ILC107: ILC delegates agreed the future instrument should be a Convention, supplemented by a Recommendation
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:34 PMWrapping up their annual meeting in Geneva, members of the International Labour Organisation agreed on the need to "adopt standards on violence and harassment in the world of work".
Global: Myrtle Witbooi has been chosen as a Finalist for the Challenging Norms, Powering Economies challenge
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 18, 2018 10:00 PMMyrtle’s proposal was chosen from an incredibly strong field of over 150 nominees across Africa and the Middle East.
Myanmar: Stop all Human Rights Violations and Abuses against Rohingya Women and Young Girls; Ensure safe return and citizenship of all Rohingya refugees
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2018 11:31 AMThousands of Rohingya women and young girls have been raped and killed since August 2017. Reports reveal that they are committed by the army and police of your government. This is outrageous, shameful and must be stopped immediately.
ILC107: We continue to fight with alongside our partners and allies in unity and solidarity
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 02, 2018 10:01 PMWe all know well that domestic workers and other workers in the informal sector are subjected to violence and harassment because of lack of protective measures that renders them vulnerable and unprotected. The following days will be fundamental, and the battle of the amendments is already under way.
ILC107: Let 2018 be the start of freedom from abuse for domestic workers!
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:32 PMSpeech of Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF President, at the ILC 2018 plenary.
Switzerland: IDWF delegation at the International Labour Conference in Geneva
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 02, 2018 09:48 PMDomestic workers are ready to fight for an instrument that gives them the voice and freedom they deserve.