In Pakistan, domestic workers rally for rights
In urban slums and shanty settlements, particularly in Pakistan, women face a range of difficulties, such as insecure housing, informal jobs, plus the double burden of household chores and access […]
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Human chain to protest torture on child domestic worker BEETHI in Bangladesh
Domestic Workers Rights Network- DWRN and Sramik Nirapotta Forum Bangladesh organised a Human Chain on 22 August afternoon at National Press club premises to protest torture on child domestic worker […]
In Mexico, the First Domestic Workers Union is launched
Dozens of union members and their allies from across Mexico gathered today to celebrate the official launch of the country’s first domestic workers’ union, SINACTTRAHO. The union’s formation culminated a […]
A Pair of Hands Never Tired – Domestic worker Bobo received Unionist Award
Contributors: HKCTU During the 25 years' anniversary of Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), Bobo Lai-wan PO, leader of Hong Kong Domestic Workers General Union, was one of the […]
In Jordan, domestic workers are set to celebrate the official formation of a worker rights network
Domestic workers in Jordan are set to celebrate the official formation of a worker rights network that includes migrant workers from Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. Details Read […]
Hope Domestic Workers Network is formed in Ethiopia
Domestic Workers ORGANIZED! Domestic workers associations elected leaders and formed "Hope Domestic Workers Network". Details Vicky Kanyoka, the IDWF Africa, had a meeting with 10 leaders of Domestic Workers Associations […]
In Bangladesh, DWRN urges the government to ensure the rights of two million domestic workers
Domestic Workers’ Rights Network (DWRN) has organised the event at the office of Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS) in the city’s Dhanmondi area to review the draft of Domestic […]
Global: Message from Myrtle to all workers at the end of 2015
Let us take a moment to say thank you and salute all for the achievements over the last year. Details Dear Workers, 2015 is nearly over. Let us take a […]
2016 New Year message from Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF president & Elizabeth Tang, IDWF general secretary
The last year was an extremely important year for IDWF. It was a year of rapid growth, both in terms of membership size and leadership formation. It was evident as […]
PRT torment by employer, evidence that, absent government give protection, said Jala PRT
Contributors: Andrew Tito/Beritahati National Network for Domestic Workers Advocacy (Jala PRT) assess the atrocity that often do employers of domestic workers is evidence of the absence of the state's role […]
CSW60: Investment in social protections for care workers will make our societies more just, equal, and healthy
Contributors: Jill Shenker Remarks by Jill Shenker, North America Coordinator for the International Domestic Workers Federation, who spoke about the need to value care work. Details UN CSW60 High-level event […]
CSW60: Human trafficking must be called by its true name – modern slavery – a dishonour of our common humanity, says Shirley Pryce
Contributors: Jill Shenker Shirley Pryce (Jamaica Household Workers Union, Caribbean Domestic Workers Network, International Domestic Workers Federation) spoke at the UN Commission on the Status of Women 60 (2016) panel […]
