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USA: Why Every Woman Should See Roma
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 08, 2019 04:21 PMThe film is a win for domestic workers. NDWA's Ai-jen Poo and Alicia Garza reflect on the movie and how it is a must-see for women from all walks of life.
Global: New year message from Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF President
— by IDWF Daphne — last modified Dec 31, 2018 12:48 PMGratitude to all who contributed to IDWF in 2018 & New year message for 2019
The IDWF Second Congress – a Snapshot
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 19, 2018 03:40 PMThe four days were packed with speeches, group work (formal and informal), slogans, voting, laughter, singing, dancing, photo-taking and eating, among others. To most of us, it was a great success, as it has filled us with inspiration, spirit and concrete ideas to move on. We thank those who have supported this Congress in their own ways – by taking notes, interpreting into many languages, providing funds and so on. Without this support we would not have come this far.
Emergency Resolution 2: On Solidarity with the Working Class in Brazil
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 29, 2019 04:11 PMThe second Congress of the IDWF passed an emergency resolution on solidarity with the working class in Brazil.
Emergency Resolution 1: In support of Central American migrants and condemning the US government border militarization
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 25, 2019 12:07 AMThe second Congress of the IDWF passed an emergency resolution in support of the migrants from Central America who have reached the Mexico-US border.
Congress of International Domestic Workers Elects Its Leaders – Re-elections of Myrtle Witbooi as President and Elizabeth Tang as General Secretary
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 21, 2018 01:53 PMAs songs of solidarity rang out from Cape Town’s historical building of social justice, Community House, the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) elected its leadership for the next five years.
Interview with Judith Hinds, Vice-President of NUDE, Trinidad & Tobago
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 20, 2018 01:47 PMInterview with Judith Hinds, Vice-President of NUDE, Trinidad & Tobago
News: Domestic worker unions urged to organise migrant workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 17, 2018 06:30 PMDomestic worker unions and organisations have gathered in Cape Town to talk about improving the working and living conditions of domestic workers around the world.
News: Domestic workers’ congress begins in SA
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 17, 2018 02:37 PMBangladeshi activists to push for protection of domestic workers
News: Global Domestic Workers’ Congress Begins in South Africa
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 17, 2018 02:37 PMA four-day global congress of the International Domestic Workers Federation began at Cape Town in South Africa on Friday with call to address discrimination against domestic workers and protect them with developing rights-based framework.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.