President Address by Myrtle Witbooi on November 16, first day of the 2nd IDWF Congress. Details President Address Myrtle Witbooi Introduction I am so happy to be addressing you all today on this momentous occasion- the second Congress of the IDWF. I say it is momentous because what we have achieved together over the past […]
This year we will be convening our second Congress. It will take place from 16 to 19 November in Cape Town, South Africa. Details 2018 IDWF Congress This year we will be convening our second Congress. It will take place from 16 to 19 November in Cape Town, South Africa. The IDWF was founded in […]
Contributors: Mzi Velapi | Elitsha Domestic worker unions and organisations have gathered in Cape Town to talk about improving the working and living conditions of domestic workers around the world. Details Domestic worker unions and organisations have gathered in Cape Town to talk about improving the working and living conditions of domestic workers around the […]
The second Congress of the IDWF passed an emergency resolution in support of the migrants from Central America who have reached the Mexico-US border. Details The second Congress of the IDWF passed an emergency resolution in support of the migrants from Central America who have reached the Mexico-US border. Emergency Resolution 1: In support of […]
The second Congress of the IDWF passed an emergency resolution on solidarity with the working class in Brazil. Details The second Congress of the IDWF passed an emergency resolution on solidarity with the working class in Brazil. Emergency Resolution 2: On Solidarity with the Working Class in Brazil Submitted by FENATRAD Whereas, Brazil has just […]
Contributors: TEDxPlaceDesNationsWomen Novelita Palisoc had no choice but to become a domestic worker. Over the years, she experienced mistreatment & abuse. But her inspiring strength allowed her to fight back & take the lead of a prominent union. Details To support her family, Novelita Palisoc had no choice but to become a domestic worker in […]
Gratitude to all who contributed to IDWF in 2018 & New year message for 2019 Details Dear all, Today is the last day of the year 2018, and we are going to enter into an unknown 2019. Thinking back over the last year. We can only say thanks and thanks. We did so much. We […]
Approaching the International Labour Day on May 1st, the Indonesia-Malaysian civil society coalition believes that both countries must enact a law to bring an end to the acts of violence, persecution and torture. Details Sign the petition: Why is her abuser free? - Malaysians demand #JusticeForAdelina PRESS RELEASE (English/Indonesian) Reject Court’s Decision to Drop Murder […]
In Hong Kong and throughout the world, domestic workers are creating a political movement to ensure that they can do their important work without sacrificing their rights or human dignity. Details Despite the profession’s growing ranks, millions of domestic workers—80 percent of whom are women—remain impoverished and exploited. In many countries, in fact, legal norms […]
Advocacy activities, campaigns and actions against GBV in Latin America (Last 6 Months) Details Mexico Red de Mujeres Empleadas del Hogar (Women Household Worker Network) On November 6, as part of the #loQueTienenQueHacer (#whathastobedone) campaign, the Women Household Worker Network, with the support of the United Nations, presented a study by CNDDH and CESAS before […]
Over 61% of the world’s workers work in the informal economy, yet they have the least protection against violence and harassment at work. They'll be bringing their important perspective on violence and harassment to this year's International Labour Conference in Geneva. Details MEDIA ADVISORY by WIEGO Vulnerable workers bringing important perspective on violence and harassment […]
To help us understand more about the implications of this issue for domestic workers and the intersectionality between gender and work status – and the role of social protection in addressing this problem – we invite Adriana Paz. Details Listen to the interview: Violence and harassment at the workplace affect many workers all over the […]
