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Global: Beyond "maids and madams": Can employers be allies in new policies for domestic workers’ rights?
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 15, 2018 10:02 PMWorkers have led significant campaigns the fight for domestic workers rights. But what about employers? How can they contribute to the fight?
Global: 2018 IDWF Congress
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 05, 2018 01:48 PMThis year we will be convening our second Congress. It will take place from 16 to 19 November in Cape Town, South Africa.
Hong Kong: "We Organize, We Fight, We Win!" - FADWU Achievements in 2017
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 18, 2018 05:24 PMThe year of 2017 means a lot to the Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions (FADWU), watch this summary video to see what they have achieved.
Hong Kong: IDWF is hiring - Full Time Administrative Assistant (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 13, 2018 05:22 PMAdministrative Assistant of the International Domestic Workers Federation
Namibia: NDAWU's review for 2017
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 12, 2018 09:23 PMA video review for 2017 by the Namibia Domestic and Allied Workers Union (NDAWU).
Global: Vote for Project 189 in the Walk Together Prize for Courage
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 10, 2018 04:41 PMProject 189, a group for domestic workers in Kuwait, has been chosen as 1 of 10 finalist for the Grassroots Justice Prize in the category the Elder's #Walktogether Prize for Courage. Go to vote: http://bit.ly/courage189 and vote for Project 189.
Malawi: CIAWU's outreach to local domestic workers for better understanding of their rights
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 18, 2018 05:38 PMWatch the video from Commercial, Industrial & Allied Workers Union (CIAWU) in Malawi, our sister is having an outreach to a local domestic worker at work and telling him what his rights are as a domestic worker!
Hong Kong: IDWF is hiring - Project Manager (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 13, 2018 05:21 PMWe are a global organization of domestic workers. We are hiring a Project Manager to be responsible for the overall project management to support domestic workers to organize and advocate for their rights.
Italy: Discussion of domestic work in the National conference on the immigration of the CGIL
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 15, 2017 05:23 PMOne of the themes discussed during the National Conference was DOMESTIC WORK.
Global: IDWF is hiring - Fundraising Officer (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 13, 2018 05:17 PMWe are looking for a co-worker with commitment and strong interest to expand the IDWF organizational capacities to support domestic workers everywhere to organize, to achieve rights and gender equality.
USA: "Care and Decent Work: Preparing Caregivers for the Future of Work" by Ida le Blanc
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 06, 2018 05:47 PMIda le Blanc, General Secretary of National Union of Domestic Employees (NUDE) participated the Expert Group Meeting on "Care and Older Persons: Links to Decent Work, Migration and Gender" held in New York during December 5 to 7, 2017 and shared her thoughts on "Care and Decent Work: Preparing Caregivers for the Future of Work".
Global: Stop Violence Against Women, Stop Violence Against Domestic Workers!
— by IDWFED — last modified May 31, 2018 05:19 PMOn the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25 November, let us show our solidarity to end violence against women and domestic workers!
Hong Kong: IDWF is hiring - Part Time Administrative Assistant (CLOSED)
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 02, 2018 12:12 AMInterested parties please send resume and cover letter, stating your present and expected salary by November 30, 2017 via email to [email protected]
Global: Support IDWF Campaign to Stop Gender-based Violence, Support ILO Convention
— by IDWFED — last modified May 31, 2018 05:13 PMWe aim to build capacities of our affiliates to stop GBV and address the issues effectively. This will include achieving an ILO Convention and enabling domestic workers to improve the knowledge and skills in this regard.
Philippines: The 10th ASEAN Forum recommends measures for decent work for domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 10, 2017 02:40 PMFish Ip, IDWF Regional Coordinator spoke at the Forum on "Towards Achieving Decent Work for Domestic Workers in ASEAN”.
Asia: "Stand firm against slavery!" - FADWU calls upon ASEAN governments to recognize domestic workers' Freedom of Association
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 28, 2017 08:09 AM"If you don't have a union, there is no way that they can raise up their voice, no way that they can meet with government officials," Nami stressed to the ASEAN governments.
UK: Domestic workers in London celebrated the launch of their own charity
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 06, 2017 10:55 PM"The Voice of Domestic Workers - dignity at work"
Asia: Recognize us and listen to us: Towards Achieving Decent Work for Domestic Workers
— by Fish Ip — last modified Nov 01, 2017 05:42 PMThe IDWF-MFA conference statement of "Enhancing Collective Advocacy, Action and Empowerment of Domestic Workers in Asia", 22-24 Oct 2017, Manila, Philippines.
Global: IDWF calls for Abolition of the Kafala System to Protect Migrant Domestic Workers Rights
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 02, 2017 06:20 PMThe IDWF represented half a million domestic workers over the world. Many of them are migrant women. At the panel titled "Decent work and labour mobility," Vicky Kanyoka pointed out that African countries have emerged as new countries of origin for migrant domestic workers going to the Middle East in recent years.
Lebanon: ILO Interregional Consultation on Labour Migration and Mobility from Asia/Africa to the Middle East
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 08, 2017 05:03 PMILO Interregional Consultation on Labour Migration and Mobility from Asia/Africa to the Middle East on October 4-5.
India: Child Domestic Workers - Acting against child labour in domestic work
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 27, 2017 06:19 PMChild domestic workers have to forego education, they often work in exploitative, harmful and hazardous conditions, hidden from the public and far away from their families. Fortunately, a range of actors in Asia including domestic workers and their organizations have taken action to realize decent work for domestic workers and tackle child labour in domestic work.
Indonesia: Workers, not helpers - Organizing and empowering domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 27, 2017 06:21 PMTwo domestic workers in Indonesia, Ludiah and Hesti, share their thoughts and experiences of joining unions.
Global: Modern slavery is disturbingly common - Forced labour persists around the world, particularly for domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 21, 2017 06:34 PMForced labour persists around the world, particularly for domestic workers
Middle East: IDWF gathered domestic workers leaders to address rights gaps of migrant domestic workers in the region
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 08, 2017 03:33 PMIn partnership with the FES, LO-Norway, national trade unions and others, the IDWF gathered domestic workers leaders and other social partners to discuss concrete suggestions to address rights gaps of migrant domestic workers in the region.
Switzerland: "We demand the respect and rights that other workers enjoy!" Shirley Pryce's speech at the IUF Congress
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 31, 2017 05:46 PMRead Shirley Pryce's speech on Aug 31 at the 27th World Congress of the The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF).
Switzerland: "Our work makes all work possible," Myrtle Witbooi says at the IUF Congress
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 31, 2017 05:44 PMOn Aug 30, Myrtle Witbooi, President of the IDWF speaks at the 27th World Congress of the The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF).
Lebanon: MENA civil society consultation on the Global Compact on Migration
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 08, 2017 05:28 PMMarie-José Tayah, Regional Coordinator for MENA participated alongside migrant domestic workers leaders in the country.
Latin America: Welcome Adriana Paz, IDWF's new Latin America Regional Coordinator!
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 23, 2017 02:43 PMStarting September 1, Ms. Adriana Gabriela Paz Ramirez will join our team.
Global: "Domestic Workers of the World Unite" by Jennifer Fish, tells the first global domestic workers' movement
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 24, 2017 05:50 PM"Domestic Workers of the World Unite," by Jennifer Fish, tells our story of the first global domestic workers movement and our human rights victory at the International Labour Organization.
Nepal: Domestic worker is included in newly adopted Labor Act
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 31, 2017 04:57 PMThe New Labor Act was adopted by the parliament on August 13. HUN, an affiliated in Nepal, has put enormous effort to lobby for it, together with its union center, GEFONT. This law covers all of workers who work at least one hour, so domestic workers, even part time basis, are included in new labor Act.