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Vulnerable workers bringing important perspective on violence and harassment to International Labour Conference in Geneva, 2019

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 […]

Domestic workers in Qatar celebrating International Domestic Workers’ Day for the first time

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 […]

Domestic Workers & ILO Convention 189: Making it Real! Africa

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 […]

GFBTU and IDWF signed MOU on protection of domestic workers’ rights in Bahrain

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 […]

In Paraguay, domestic workers have won a full victory on minimum wage

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 […]

Toward a Kafala-free community for domestic workers in Qatar

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 […]

GBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions

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, […]

Belgium: “We won’t give up!” Fighting for a wage increase for domestic workers

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 […]

Hong Kong: Petition – Stand with Yuli! Fight against abusive detainment!

Join the petition to support Yuli! Details Sign the Petition TODAY (English): Stand with Yuli! Fight against abusive detainment! Sign the Petition TODAY (Chinese 中文): 聲援被逐印傭作家Yuli！對抗入境處黑獄！ Below are our demands to the government: The Immigration Office must respond immediately: Why had Yuli been subject to detention and deportation without being convicted by the court of law? The […]

The Indonesia migrant domestic workers finally formed their own organization – PERTIMIG

The Indonesia migrant domestic workers in Malaysia finally formed their own organization – the Persatuan Pekerja Rumah Tangga Indonesia Migran (PERTIMIG) in December 2019 and became operational this year with 90 domestic workers in 2020. Details The Indonesia migrant domestic workers in Malaysia finally formed their own organization – the Persatuan Pekerja Rumah Tangga Indonesia […]

Activities

IDWF to Participate in the CSW69 (2025)
IDWF Online Annual Updates Meeting with Affiliates
Celebrating International Day of Care and Support 2024
Working in Freedom, Mobility with Choice!
Domestic Workers to Participate in the 112th International Labour Conference
Centering Decent Work for Domestic Workers in the Care Economy

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