"Yes! We are powerful women. We have proven that we as women leaders we can stand firm when the storms of life hit us." Details Message from Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF President at the end of the year 2016: Dear all, The year is nearly finish and we have done so much. But there is still […]
IDWF delegates bringing the voices of domestic workers to the UN Commission on the Status of Women 2017. Details IDWF delegates from Hong Kong, Jamaica, Peru and USA participated in the the UN Commission on the Status of Women, which this year focused on Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Work. We joined a […]
IDWF affiliates in Asia has celebrated 6th anniversary of the adoption of ILO convention 189 on decent work for DWs. We demand for Dignity and Decent work for All in every country. 2017 June 15-16: Bangladesh National Domestic Women Workers Union (NDWWU) observed International Domestic Workers Day. NDWWU has taken two days programs. June 15, […]
In June, the First Latin American and Carribean Forum on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Labor Inclusion was held in Managua, Nicaragua. Details In June, the First Latin American and Carribean Forum on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Labor Inclusion was held in Managua, Nicaragua. The Nicaragua Domestic Workers Federation and the Nicaragua […]
Collective Agreement Campaign Launched to ensure domestic workers will have minimum wage, social security and other rights. Details In Mexico, a national campaign “Empleo Justo en Casa” was launched on 20 June to promote a collective agreement between domestic workers and employers. The contract, developed by SINACTRAHO, CACEH and the employer group “Hogar Justo Hogar” […]
IDWF participated in the inter-regional tripartite expert forum on skills and migration in the South Asia – Middle East corridor on 25-26 July. Details IDWF participated in the inter-regional tripartite expert forum on skills and migration in the South Asia – Middle East corridor on 25-26 July. The meeting was co-organized by the ILO and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 Full speech of Shirley Pryce at the 27th World Congress of the IUF: Good morning, My name is Shirley Pryce. I come from Jamaica and […]
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 […]
"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 […]
