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, […]
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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' […]
We demand the respect and rights that other workers enjoy! Shirley Pryce’s speech at the IUF Congress
Read Shirley Pryce's speech on Aug 31 at the 27th World Congress of the The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF). Details […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stand firm against slavery! – FADWU calls upon ASEAN governments to recognize domestic workers’ freedom of association
If you don't have a union, there is no way that they can raise up their voice, no way that they can meet with government officials," Nami stressed to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Racial equality tops domestic workers meeting in Brazil
Contributors: Tula Connell/Solidarity Center In one of the most powerful moments of the conference, migrant domestic workers and Afro-descendent domestic workers shared their strategies during a panel on racial equality […]
