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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 Details GBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions Members meetings, workshops […]
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 […]
Join the petition to support Yuli! Details Sign the Petition TODAY (English): Stand with Yuli! Fight against abusive detainment! Sign the Petition TODAY (Chinese 中文): 聲援被逐印傭作家Yuli！對抗入境處黑獄！ Below are our demands to the […]
The Indonesia migrant domestic workers in Malaysia finally formed their own organization – the Persatuan Pekerja Rumah Tangga Indonesia Migran (PERTIMIG) in December 2019 and became operational this year with […]
