A summary of the Gender-based Violence activities in Asia. Details 2019 March 10 FADWU protest to demand for Gender equality and no violence https://www.flickr.com/photos/idwf/albums/72157703951007252 2019 May 19 Showhands of NO to GBV, 19 May 2019, ADW Cambodia 2019 Nov 4 Meeting with Bang Obon, Parliament member, demanding ratifications of C189 and C190, Domestic Workers Law, […]
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 violence and harassment to this year's International Labour Conference in Geneva. Details MEDIA ADVISORY by WIEGO Vulnerable workers bringing important perspective on violence and harassment […]
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 addressing this problem – we invite Adriana Paz. Details Listen to the interview: Violence and harassment at the workplace affect many workers all over the […]
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 cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Project Office for the State of Qatar, and the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF). Details For the first […]
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. Watch this video to learn how. Details Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with […]
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 Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) and the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote migrant domestic workers’ rights […]
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, and weeks of intense negotiations with the Parliament, the domestic workers of Paraguay have won a full victory! The law 5407, granting them basic labour […]
