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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.
USA: Charlottesville, white supremacists, and NDWA response
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 23, 2017 06:03 PM"We are horrified by the events in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our thoughts and hearts are with the victims, their families and the residents of Charlottesville that are standing up and standing together against hate and violence."
India: "Decent Work for Domestic Workers": All India Jingle Writing Competition
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 09, 2017 11:40 PMILO launches a jingle competition to recognize ‘Domestic Work is Work”. This competition is organized by the ‘Work in Freedom Programme’ of the International Labour Organization.
Global: International guidelines are one path to pushing for decent living and working conditions of migrants - report on the Regional Consultation on the UN Compact on Migration
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 28, 2017 06:36 PMUpdates on the UN Global Compact for Migration - A report on the Asian Regional Consultation, Bangkok-Thailand, August 4 & 5, 2017
Asia & Middle East: IDWF participated in the inter-regional tripartite expert forum
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 23, 2017 05:23 PMIDWF participated in the inter-regional tripartite expert forum on skills and migration in the South Asia – Middle East corridor on 25-26 July.
Mexico: SINACTRAHO begins a collective contract campaign
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 28, 2017 06:40 PMCollective Agreement Campaign Launched to ensure domestic workers will have minimum wage, social security and other rights.
India: Justice for Sabina
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 23, 2017 03:28 PMOn January 29, 2014, a gruesome and shocking incident took place in Gurugram, where a 14-year-old domestic worker named Sabina Khatun’s body was found hanging in her employer's house. Gharelu Kamgar Sanghatan is determined to bring justice to Sabina and challenge the habitual practice of miscarriage of justice in rape cases in Haryana.
Spain: Grupo Turin delivered 100,000 signatures urging for ratification of C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 14, 2017 05:33 PMOn July 13, the Grupo Turin delivered 100,000 signatures collected to the Ministry of Employment and Social Security collected online.
India: A domestic worker was allegedly beaten up by her employer, leading to protests by her villagers
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 17, 2017 05:51 PMResidents of an apartment complex in Noida woke up to a riot-like situation on Wednesday morning, when a mob stormed its gates and vandalised the premises alleging that one of its residents had assaulted a domestic worker.
Global: Join WIEGO's campaign for quality public child care for all workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 25, 2017 10:14 PMWIEGO is launching this campaign to draw attention to child care as a workers' rights issue that impacts all workers, but is particularly important for informal women workers. We see quality public child care as a core component of any social protection system.
Jamaica: Shirley Pryce is CARICOM "Woman of the Year"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 14, 2017 05:11 PMShirley Pryce, also a leader of the IDWF, member of our Executive Committee. She is a fighter and determined leader. She truly deserves this award and our sincere congratulations!