Events

NPDW signature campaign for the cause of domestic workers in India

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 […]

TV show: Domestic workers – Their role in the economy and organising

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: […]

The IDWF second congress 2018 – A snapshot

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 […]

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. 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 […]

Domestic worker unions urged to organise migrant workers

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 […]

Emergency resolution 2: On solidarity with the working class in Brazil

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 […]

From exploited to empowered, interview with novelita palisoc, Philippines

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 […]

2019, New year message from Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF president

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 […]

Asia: Gender-based violence activities

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, […]

In Malaysia, Reject Court’s Decision to Drop Murder Charge against Adelina Sau’s Employer

Approaching the International Labour Day on May 1st, the Indonesia-Malaysian civil society coalition believes that both countries must enact a law to bring an end to the acts of violence, persecution and torture. Details Sign the petition: Why is her abuser free? - Malaysians demand #JusticeForAdelina PRESS RELEASE (English/Indonesian) Reject Court’s Decision to Drop Murder […]