All Activities
Indonesia: National Workshop for Domestic Workers by IDWF and Jala PRT
from Dec 03, 2016 08:00 AM to Dec 05, 2016 07:59 AM — Jakarta, Indonesia, — by IDWFEDA 2-day National Workshop for Domestic Workers in Jakarta co-organized by IDWF and Jala PRT under the Project Organizing and Advocacy for Decent Work for Domestic Workers.
India: Celebration of the second Congress of the National Domestic Workers Federation (NDWF)
from Nov 23, 2016 08:00 AM to Nov 25, 2016 07:59 AM — Delhi, India, — by IDWFEDCelebration of the 2nd Congress of the National Domestic Workers Federation (NDWF) in Delhi. The Congress was held on 23-24 November 2016.
Hong Kong: Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) forum on activities of employment agencies & protection of domestic workers
Oct 30, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Hong Kong, — by IDWFEDCSOs forum was planned to share about research findings and the film of "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" with CSOs participants and to seek for way to work together.
Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong
Oct 30, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Hong Kong, — by IDWFED"Our research clearly demonstrates that significant numbers of agencies are systematically charging Filipino migrant domestic workers fees well in excess of the legal maximum. Yet despite this, very few are ever charged and prosecuted in the Philippines or Hong Kong," said Shiella Estrada, Chair of the PLUDW-HK.
Zanzibar: IDWF workshop on knowledge base for migrant domestic workers
from Oct 26, 2016 08:00 AM to Oct 28, 2016 07:59 AM — Zanzibar, — by IDWFEDWith the support of FES-TZA, IDWF conducted a workshop from Oct 26-27 on knowledge base for migrant domestic workers.
Uganda: The Kampala Declaration - A Call For Action On The Plight of Migrant Domestic Workers in Africa
from Oct 13, 2016 08:00 AM to Oct 17, 2016 07:59 AM — Kampala, Uganda, — by IDWFEDSupported by the ACV-CSC of Belgium and the IUF, the IDWF had a Training of Trainers Workshop - Testing Manual in Planning from Oct 13-16 in Kampala. 16 domestic workers participated. They were from South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Namibia, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and Malawi.
Guinea: SYNEM Celebration of the World Day for Decent Work
Oct 07, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Guinea, — by IDWFEDIn celebration of the World Day for Decent Work, Syndicat National des Employés de Maison (SYNEM) was promoting the My Fair Home Campaign and lobbying the government to ratify the C189 during her general assembly on Oct 7.
Brazil: IDWF Executive Committee meeting 2016
from Sep 12, 2016 08:00 AM to Sep 15, 2016 07:59 AM — Sao Paulo, Brazil, — by IDWFEDThe annual ExCo meeting is an opportunity to examine the progress of the IDWF, in particular, how we have advanced towards the goals in the 5-Years Strategic Plan.
Hong Kong: FADWU Kitchen - Cooking Exchange Program
Aug 21, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Hong Kong, — by IDWFEDHong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions (FADWU) Kitchen - Cooking Exchange Program was open on Aug 21, Sunday.
Uganda: HTS-Union shows support to the My Fair Home Campaign
Aug 14, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Uganda, — by IDWFEDHTS-Union shows support to the My Fair Home Campaign
Uganda: Awareness campaign and training of domestic workers by HTS-Union
from Aug 13, 2016 08:00 AM to Aug 15, 2016 07:59 AM — Acholi, Gulu, Uganda, — by IDWFEDAn awareness creation campaign and training of domestic workers by Uganda Hotels, Food, Tourism, Supermarkets & Allied Workers Union (HTS-Union) was held on Aug 13 and 14 in Acholi, Gulu, Uganda.
Asia: IDWF-ILO-Promote-Jala PRT Workshop
from Jul 31, 2016 05:00 PM to Aug 03, 2016 09:00 PM — Jakarta, Indonesia, — by Fish IpRegional Training of Trainers of Domestic Workers: Planning for Empowerment and Change
Cambodia: CDWN & IDEA - petition and forum on domestic workers' right for this June 16
from Jun 16, 2016 08:00 AM to Jun 20, 2016 07:59 AM — Cambodia, — by IDWFEDThis year, Cambodia Domestic Workers Network (CDWN) and Independent Democracy of Informal Economy Association (IDEA) had a petition submitting to the Ministry of Labour and National Assembly on June 16. They also did a forum on June 19 to discuss and promote the rights of domestic workers.
Jamaica: Jamaica Household Workers Union celebration for IDWD
Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Jamaica, — by IDWFEDJamaica Household Workers Union was having a celebration for International Domestic Workers Day on June 16.
Mozambique: SINED celebration on the International Domestic Workers Day
Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Mozambique, — by IDWFEDNational Trade Union of Domestic Workers (SINED) had a celebration for International Domestic Workers Day on June 16.
Ivory Coast: SYTTEID-CI celebration of the IDWD
Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Ivory Coast, — by IDWFEDIDWF affiliate, Syndicat des Travailleurs/ses Domestiques et des Travailleurs/ses de l’Economie Informelle de Côte d’Ivoire (SYTTEID-CI) had a celebration for International Domestic workers Day on June 16.
Ghana: DSWU celebration of June 16 and signing the My Fair Home pledge
Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Ghana, — by IDWFEDDomestic Services Workers Union (DSWU) will celebrate the day with 60 domestic workers, employers, policy makers, trade unionists, and an official from the Department of Labour.
Tanzania: CHODAWU's public forum for June 16 and launch of My Fair Home
Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Tanzania, — by IDWFEDOn June 16th, 45 domestic workers and union leaders from CHODAWU (Conservation, Hotels, Domestic, Social Welfare and Consultancy Union) will meet the Honorable Jenista Joakim Mhagama, Minister of State (Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment Youth and Disabled) in Dodoma where the Parliament is in session.
Malawi: Exchange visit of NDAWU DWs to CIAWU Malawi
from May 20, 2016 08:00 AM to Jun 25, 2016 07:59 AM — Malawi, — by IDWFEDNamibian Domestic and Allied Workers Union-NDAWU and Commercial Industrial Allied Workers Union –CIAWU of Malawi which is a multi-sectoral union are both affiliates of the IDWF. One of the IDWF activities between Namibia and Malawi was to have the exchange visit. It involves DW leaders and organizers to visit CIAWU union in Malawi.
Tanzania: CHODAWU official meeting with domestic workers' leaders
May 17, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Bagamoyo District, Tanzania, — by IDWFEDConservation, Hotel, Domestic and Allied Workers Union (CHODAWU) had an official meeting the leaders of domestic workers association in Bagamoyo District, Tanzania. The association has 72 domestic workers.
Philippines: IDWF Courtesy Call to the Department of Labor and Employment on May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Philippines, — by IDWFEDThe delegation led by Elizabeth Tang, the General Secretary discussed with the Under Secretary, Ciriaco Lagunzad on how to strengthen protection of rights and welfare of the Filipino domestic workers working aboard, such as Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and those in the Arabic and Gulf countries through the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar(PAOS).
Nepal: HUN work skills trianing for members
May 06, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Kathmandu, Nepal, — by IDWFEDHome Workers' Trade Union of Nepal (HUN) Kathmandu District had a skill training for their members at GEFONT c.c Terrace on May 6. Domestic workers were learning how to do their daily work better.
Dominican Republic: National meeting of "An Effective Implementation of the ILO C189 for Domestic Workers"
May 07, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, — by IDWFEDA national meeting of "An Effective Implementation of the ILO C189 for Domestic Workers" was held on May 7 in Santo Domingo.
Madagascar: ILO Inter-Regional Knowledge Sharing Forum
from May 05, 2016 08:00 AM to May 08, 2016 07:59 AM — Antananarivo, Madagascar, — by IDWFEDILO Inter-Regional Knowledge Sharing Forum: Good practices and lessons learned on promoting international cooperation and partnerships to realize a fair migration agenda for migrant domestic workers in Africa, the Arab States and Asia.
Bangladesh: DWRN organised a Gathering and Rally of domestic workers on May Day
May 01, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Dhaka, Bangladesh, — by IDWFEDThe Domestic Workers Rights Network-DWRN, Bangladesh organised a Gathering and Rally of domestic workers on May Day 2016 in front of National Press Club, Dhaka.
Nepal: HUN members rally for May Day
May 01, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDHUN organized Rally program on the eve of International May Day, four hundred members of HUN were participated in the rally, they were specially from domestic workers.
Global: Domestic workers on 2016 May Day
May 01, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDDomestic workers from around the world on May Day 2016!
Africa: The IDWF / FES Capacity Building Workshop for Migrant Domestic Workers
from Apr 19, 2016 08:00 AM to Apr 22, 2016 07:59 AM — Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, — by IDWFEDThe IDWF / FES Capacity Building Workshop for Migrant Domestic Workers has officially started, the first of its kind in Africa!
Namibia: NDAWU planning workshop
from Apr 14, 2016 08:00 AM to Apr 16, 2016 07:59 AM — Windhoek, Namibia, — by IDWFEDThe Namibia Domestic and Allied Workers Union (NDAWU) has a two-day planning workshop from April 14 to 15 in Windhoek. Fourteen domestic workers, excos and organizers were attending.
Global: Get Ready for June 16 - 5th Anniversary of C189!
from Apr 20, 2016 08:00 AM to Jun 17, 2016 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDMake "My Fair Home" Every Domestic Worker's Workplace!