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 […]
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 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 […]
We look forward to a great new year and let us remain as united and committed to serve those that elected us. We may get a little bit tired along the way but as long as we carry each other we will win many more. Details A few days more and we will enter a […]
In partnership with Domina and FILCAMS CGIL, a campaign on distributing correct information to domestic workers who planning to work in Italy has been launched. Elizabeth Tang, IDWF General Secretary, thanked the efforts of our partners and appreciated the campaign not only "a good practice for Italy", but also "a good model for other countries". […]
