A worldwide movement for domestic workers
In Hong Kong and throughout the world, domestic workers are creating a political movement to ensure that they can do their important work without sacrificing their rights or human dignity. […]
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Latin America: Advocacy activities, campaigns and actions against GBV
Advocacy activities, campaigns and actions against GBV in Latin America (Last 6 Months) Details Mexico Red de Mujeres Empleadas del Hogar (Women Household Worker Network) On November 6, as part […]
Vulnerable workers bringing important perspective on violence and harassment to International Labour Conference in Geneva, 2019
Over 61% of the world’s workers work in the informal economy, yet they have the least protection against violence and harassment at work. They'll be bringing their important perspective on […]
Informal economy podcast: Social protection #05 domestic workers and violence at the workplace
To help us understand more about the implications of this issue for domestic workers and the intersectionality between gender and work status – and the role of social protection in […]
Domestic workers in Qatar celebrating International Domestic Workers’ Day for the first time
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 […]
Domestic Workers & ILO Convention 189: Making it Real! Africa
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. […]
GFBTU and IDWF signed MOU on protection of domestic workers’ rights in Bahrain
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 […]
In Paraguay, domestic workers have won a full victory on minimum wage
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, […]
Toward a Kafala-free community for domestic workers in Qatar
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. […]
History and struggle of domestic workers in South Africa fighting for their rights to be included in COIDA
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 […]
GBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions
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 […]
Belgium: “We won’t give up!” Fighting for a wage increase for domestic workers
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 […]
