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 […]
International Domestic Workers Day was celebrated in Doha, Qatar, on 14 June 2019. The event was organized by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA), in close cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Project Office for the State of Qatar, and the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF). Details For the first […]
Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how. Details Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with […]
On the Eve of the International Domestic Workers Day commemorating the adoption of the International Labour Convention 189 Decent Work for Domestic Workers (C189) on June 16, 2011, the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) and the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote migrant domestic workers’ rights […]
After years of struggle, and weeks of intense negotiations with the Parliament, the domestic workers of Paraguay have won a full victory! Details Victory in Paraguay! After years of struggle, and weeks of intense negotiations with the Parliament, the domestic workers of Paraguay have won a full victory! The law 5407, granting them basic labour […]
The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) welcomes the dismantling of the core Kafala/ sponsorship system announced by Qatar’s Minister of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs on October 17, 2019. Details The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) welcomes the dismantling of the core Kafala/ sponsorship system announced by Qatar’s Minister of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs […]
Watch this video to learn why and how domestic workers fighting for their rights to be included in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and what progress has been made. Details Domestic workers have historically been at the heart of reproductive labour required by society and the economy. The vast majority of […]
GBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions Details GBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions Members meetings, workshops and forums in over 10 countries Radio & social media information dissemination Rallies Dialogue with government ministers, members of parliaments; Alliance building with trade unions, […]
Support domestic workers in Belgium for fighting wage increase! Details There is a legal sector for documented domestic workers. Domestic workers are hired by a company that provides cleaning services in private households. They are all contractual employees. They benefit from a salary scale and working conditions negotiated by the social partners. Working conditions and […]
