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International guidelines are one path to pushing for decent living and working conditions of migrants – report on the Regional Consultation on the UN Compact on Migration

Updates on the UN Global Compact for Migration - A report on the Asian Regional Consultation, Bangkok-Thailand, August 4 & 5, 2017 Details On September 19, 2016, a High-Level Summit was hosted in New York by the United Nations General Assembly. This was the first time heads of states and governments convened to strengthen international […]

In Nepal, domestic workers are included in newly adopted labor act

The New Labor Act was adopted by the parliament on August 13. HUN, an affiliated in Nepal, has put enormous effort to lobby for it, together with its union center, GEFONT. This law covers all of workers who work at least one hour, so domestic workers, even part time basis, are included in new labor […]

Our work makes all work possible, Myrtle Witbooi says at the IUF Congress

On Aug 30, Myrtle Witbooi, President of the IDWF speaks at the 27th World Congress of the The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF). Details On Aug 30, Myrtle Witbooi, President of the IDWF speaks at the 27th World Congress of the The International Union of Food, […]

IDWF gathered domestic workers leaders to address rights gaps of migrant domestic workers in the Middle East

In partnership with the FES, LO-Norway, national trade unions and others, the IDWF gathered domestic workers leaders and other social partners to discuss concrete suggestions to address rights gaps of migrant domestic workers in the region. Details In partnership with the FES, LO-Norway, national trade unions and others, the IDWF gathered  domestic workers leaders and […]

Domestic workers in London celebrated the launch of their own charity

"The Voice of Domestic Workers - dignity at work" Details On 24 October 2017 the organized domestic workers in London, celebrated the launch of their own charity "The Voice of Domestic Workers - dignity at work" . The event was supported by allies, such as some employers, government officials, lawyers, businessmen and representatives from UNITE […]

The 10th ASEAN Forum recommends measures for decent work for domestic workers

Fish Ip, IDWF Regional Coordinator spoke at the Forum on "Towards Achieving Decent Work for Domestic Workers in ASEAN”. Details Fish Ip,  IDWF Regional Coordinator spoke at the Forum on "Towards Achieving Decent Work for Domestic Workers in ASEAN”.  It was held and participated mainly by representatives of governments, employers' organizations, workers' organizations and civil […]

In Kenya, domestic workers push for convention ratification

Contributors: Carolyn Butler/Solidarity Center Domestic workers rally for ratification of ILO Convention 189 on February 21, 2018 on Parliament grounds. Details Hundreds of domestic workers rallied in front of the Kenya Parliament in Nairobi today,  lobbying legislators to ratify International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 189, Decent Work for Domestic Workers. The effort is part of a larger campaign […]

Violence and harassment against women in the world of work expert group workshop

In the context of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW62), the IDWF was invited by Care International to an Expert Group Workshop on "Violence and Harassment against Women in the World of Work" on 13 March 2018. Details “Violence and Harassment against Women in the World of Work” - Expert Group Workshop, […]

In Bangladesh, domestic workers urged the government to immediately implement protection and welfare policy

Domestic workers, trade union leaders and legal experts on Wednesday urged the government to immediately implement the domestic workers’ protection and welfare policy which has been adopted in 2015 to protect their rights. Details Read the original article in full: Govt Urged to Execute Domestic Workers’ Policy |  Migration News Excerpt: Domestic workers, trade union leaders […]

Jordanian youth join the My Fair Home youth advocacy network for domestic worker rights

Contributors: ILO News The ILO FAIRWAY project is supporting youth in the Arab States to become change makers for migrant domestic workers’ rights in their communities. Details A group of Jordanian youth have met to take part in an intensive training workshop on campaigning for attitude and behaviour change towards migrant domestic workers, as part […]

Activities

An Inclusive Care Agenda: Domestic Workers Define their Framework
Sri Lanka: Minister of Labor pledges to make laws for domestic workers
Hong Kong: alleged “Job-hopping” silences abuse, FADWU calls for a stop to the discriminatory policies
Indonesian Migrant Domestic Workers Conducted a Training in Organizing
Let’s Talk about Resilience – The Pandemic and Domestic Workers in Latin America and the Caribbean
Silent No More: Domestic Workers Confront Violence at Work

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