This year we celebrated Domestic Workers' Dday with the slogan "Safe Workplace is Our Rights". SEWA Union Kerala organised big event on June 18 at Trivandrum the state head quarters. Around 700 domestic workers particpated in the rally and public meeting. It was inaugurated by the union Secretary Ms. Sonia George. By SEWA Kerala This […]
NPDW is calling for endorsement of the Signature Campaign for the cause of domestic workers. Details NPDW is calling for endorsement of the following Signature Campaign for the cause of domestic workers: National Platform for Domestic Workers B-19, SUBHAVNA NIKETAN, PITAMPURA, DELHI-110034 Phone : 09891264064, 09895077961, 09810810365 E-mail : [email protected] To, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar Minister of […]
Watch our sisters on the Workers’ World Weekly Labour TV Show 2018 (recorded) on Nov 15. Details Watch our sisters on the Workers’ World Weekly Labour TV Show 2018 (recorded) on Nov 15. Topic: Domestic Workers - Their role in the Economy and Organising Malani Kanda Arachchige: President, Sri Lanka Woman Society, Lebanon Shirley Pryce: […]
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 […]
The four days were packed with speeches, group work (formal and informal), slogans, voting, laughter, singing, dancing, photo-taking and eating, among others. To most of us, it was a great success, as it has filled us with inspiration, spirit and concrete ideas to move on. We thank those who have supported this Congress in their […]
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 […]
A summary of the Gender-based Violence activities in Asia. Details 2019 March 10 FADWU protest to demand for Gender equality and no violence https://www.flickr.com/photos/idwf/albums/72157703951007252 2019 May 19 Showhands of NO to GBV, 19 May 2019, ADW Cambodia 2019 Nov 4 Meeting with Bang Obon, Parliament member, demanding ratifications of C189 and C190, Domestic Workers Law, […]
