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In Malaysia, migrant domestic workers held social dialogue with the ministry, trade unions and NGOs to demand an inclusive labour rights protection

The event titled “Inclusive Labor Law Reform: Migrants and Domestic Workers Have the Rights Too!”, was the first part of the migration dialogue series to commemorate the International Migrants Day 2020. Details Indonesian Migrant Domestic Workers Association (PERTIMIG), Association of Filipino Overseas Domestic Workers (AMMPO) and International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) jointly organized an online […]

The pandemic will not stop the fight of domestic workers in Trinidad and Tobago

The insights of Ida Le-Blanc, General Secretary of National Union of Domestic Employees (NUDE), in Trinidad and Tobago. Details The insights of Ida Le-Blanc, General Secretary of National Union of Domestic Employees (NUDE), in Trinidad in Tobago. Many countries in the Caribbean, such as Anguilla, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Grenada […]

In Namibia, the government passed the C189 and C190 on December 9, 2020

On 9th December NDAWU celebrated the achievement on the ratification of Convention 189 and 190, Decent Work for Domestic Workers (C189) aimed at improving domestic workers working conditions. Details From 2011, June 16th Namibia and other domestic workers organizations were campaigning for ratification of C189 but from 2019 where Convention on Gender Based Violence (C 190) […]

In Belgium, domestic workers were elected as shop stewards in their companies to represent the rights and interests of all workers

Elections of shop stewards to represent all employees of companies are held every four years in Belgian companies employing more than 50 workers. Details Domestic Workers, all Women were Elected as Shop Stewards in their Companies to Represent the Rights and Interests of all Workers Elections of shop stewards to represent all employees of companies […]

Update on the IDWF solidarity fund

The fund per affiliate is small, ranging from $5,000 to 10,000, yet for many, it is all they have received to cop with the pandemic challenges. Details A USD 2 million Solidarity Fund was created in May to support our affiliates to implement rapid responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Until the end of the year, […]

SYNADOT’s organizational development

Togo is among the Francophone country in Africa which shows a lot of achievement in organizational development in 2020. Details Togo is among the Francophone country in Africa which shows a lot of achievement in organizational development in 2020. Up to 2019 the members were 1522, but this year though the support of IDWF, they […]

Place migrants in the centre, not in the dark, Shiella Estrada spoke at the launch of GCM review

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Shiella Estrada, migrant domestic worker leader, spoke at the launch of the first Asia-Pacific Regional Review of Implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) from 10th-12th March 2021. She calls for listening to migrants, the right to freedom of association and basic labour rights. Details By Shiella Estrada, Chairperson, Progressive […]

Domestic Workers in Tanzania, Zambia, and Burkina Faso organized entrepreneurial initiatives to tackle COVID-19 and support each other´s economy

The IGA initiative is of great importance because it lets the members and the branches maintain their sustainability while generating an income that helps the organization and the Domestic Workers to feel protected. Details Domestic workers’ union in Tanzania are organized under the multi-sectoral union which is known as CHODAWU-Conservation, Hotels Domestic, and Consultancy Workers […]

AMMPO and PERTIMIG welcomes government’s move to cover some social security of domestic workers in Malaysia

The two migrant domestic workers organizations issue a joint May Day statement in response to the announcement of the Ministry of Human Resource (MoHR) in Malaysia to extend social security coverage to domestic workers. Yet, concrete Details Roll down untuk pernyataan dalam Bahasa Indonesia Joint Statement Celebrating International Labor Day -  Ensure the inclusion on […]

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Celebrating a decade of strength, growth, and resilience
IDWF and Elizabeth Tang received the Arthur Svensson Award of 2023.
Countdown to Congress: Celebrating a Decade of IDWF Strength, Growth, and Resilience
IDWF Participates at the 2023 International Labor Conference in Geneva
A light of hope for millions: IDWF and ATUC join forces to ensure decent work for Domestic Workers in the MENA Region
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