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Philippines: Enhancing Collective Advocacy, Action and Empowerment of Domestic Workers in Asia, an IDWF-MFA regional conference

Philippines: Enhancing Collective Advocacy, Action and Empowerment of Domestic Workers in Asia, an IDWF-MFA regional conference

from Oct 22, 2017 08:00 AM to Oct 25, 2017 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Oct 22-24, 2017 IDWF-MFA Regional Conference "Enhancing Collective Advocacy, Action and Empowerment of Domestic Workers in Asia", Manila, Philippines

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Malawi: Trainer of Trainers Workshop

Malawi: Trainer of Trainers Workshop

from Oct 05, 2017 08:00 AM to Oct 07, 2017 07:59 AM Malawi,by IDWFED

Trainer of Trainers Workshop for migrant domestic workers in Mzuzu branch in Malawi.

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Ghana: DSWU holds press confab to call for passage of labour (domestic workers) regulations bill

Ghana: DSWU holds press confab to call for passage of labour (domestic workers) regulations bill

Sep 25, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Ghana,by IDWFED

The Domestic Services Workers Union (DSWU) of TUC Ghana holds press confab to call for passage of labour (domestic workers) regulations bill on the occasion of its 2nd anniversary.

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Mozambique: Awareness raising woship on domestic workers' rights

Mozambique: Awareness raising woship on domestic workers' rights

from Sep 16, 2017 08:00 AM to Sep 18, 2017 07:59 AM Mozambique,by IDWFED

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Malawi: Domestic workers Training of Trainers

Malawi: Domestic workers Training of Trainers

from Sep 16, 2017 08:00 AM to Sep 18, 2017 07:59 AM Malawi,by IDWFED

Domestic workers Training of Trainers being conducted in Zomba district in Malawi by Commercial, Industrial & Allied Workers Union (CIAWU).

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Bahrain: Domestic workers' leaders shared their experiences on organizing and action planning in the interregional workshop

Bahrain: Domestic workers' leaders shared their experiences on organizing and action planning in the interregional workshop

from Sep 10, 2017 08:00 AM to Sep 13, 2017 07:59 AM Bahrain,by IDWFED

"Interregional Workshop - Migrant domestic workers in the Arab Gulf: Promoting cooperation mechanisms among workers’ organizations in Asia, Africa and the Arab Gulf" - Workshop on health and safety for migrant domestic workers", 10 -12 September 2017.

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Mexico: "Violence at Work and Collective Contracts" workshop

Mexico: "Violence at Work and Collective Contracts" workshop

Aug 20, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Mexico,by IDWFED

Along the Collective Agreement Campaign, a series of workshops have been carried out aimed at empowering domestic workers. This month’s workshop on Aug 20 focused on “Violence at Work and Collective Contracts” .

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India: Protest at Gurgaon about Sabina Case-rape and murder of a minor domestic worker case

India: Protest at Gurgaon about Sabina Case-rape and murder of a minor domestic worker case

Jul 20, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Under the aegis of Gharelu Kaamgar Sangathan, Gurgaon and with the support of National Platform for Domestic Workers (NPDW) - Delhi group, Domestic Workers Forum, Chetnalaya, Nirmala Niketan, NDWM, SEWA and other civil society groups organised a protest at Gurgaon.

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Nepal: HUN second congress and new leaders are elected

Nepal: HUN second congress and new leaders are elected

Jul 08, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Nepal,by IDWFED

It was held at the Bagbazzar Hotel, Hardik in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Namibia: NDAWU Shop-stewards training on conditions of employment and dispute resolutions

Namibia: NDAWU Shop-stewards training on conditions of employment and dispute resolutions

from Jul 01, 2017 08:00 AM to Jul 03, 2017 07:59 AM Namibia,by IDWFED

On July 1, The Namibia Domestic and Allied Workers Union (NDAWU) began a workshop of shop-steward on conditions of employment and dispute resolutions.

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Malawi: Training of trainers workshop in Blanytre

Malawi: Training of trainers workshop in Blanytre

from Jun 30, 2017 08:00 AM to Jul 02, 2017 07:59 AM Blantyre, Malawi,by IDWFED

IDWF affiliate Commercial, Industrial & Allied Workers Union (CIAWU) in Malawi had a training of trainers workshop in Blantyre from June 30 to July 1, 2017.

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Malawi: Training of trainers workshop in Lilongwe

Malawi: Training of trainers workshop in Lilongwe

from Jun 20, 2017 08:00 AM to Jun 23, 2017 07:59 AM Lilongwe, Malawi,by IDWFED

IDWF affiliate Commercial, Industrial & Allied Workers Union (CIAWU) in Malawi had a training of trainers workshop in Lilongwe from June 20-22, 2017.

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Asia: IDWF affiliates has celebrated 6th anniversary of the adoption of ILO convention 189 on decent work for domestic workers

Asia: IDWF affiliates has celebrated 6th anniversary of the adoption of ILO convention 189 on decent work for domestic workers

from Jun 15, 2017 08:00 AM to Jun 19, 2017 07:59 AMby IDWFED

We demand for Dignity and Decent work for All in every country.

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South Africa: SADSAWU discussion meeting on compensation act

South Africa: SADSAWU discussion meeting on compensation act

May 28, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Cape Town,by IDWFED

SADSAWU discussion meeting on compensation act

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Europe: IDWF affiliates first ever face-to-face meeting

Europe: IDWF affiliates first ever face-to-face meeting

Apr 19, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

On 19 April 2017 we had the first ever face-to-face meeting of almost all IDWF Europe affiliates.

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Sri Lanka: DWU annual general meeting and media conference

Sri Lanka: DWU annual general meeting and media conference

Apr 16, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Sri Lanka,by IDWFED

Sri Lanka Domestic Workers Union's annual general meeting & media conference on April 16 2017.

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India: ​Candidates selection for housekeeping training

India: ​Candidates selection for housekeeping training

Mar 05, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM India,by IDWFED

​On March 5, meeting of a domestic worker's Cooperative unit in Ranchi for ​​selection of candidates for housekeeping training in Radisson Blu Ranchi to start from March 6 2017.

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India: NDWF Executive Committee Meeting

India: NDWF Executive Committee Meeting

Apr 02, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM India,by IDWFED

Executive Committee Meeting of the National Domestic Workers Federation (NDWF) in Delhi on April 2 2017.

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India: Capacity Building on Enhancing Domestic Workers Knowledge and Skills

India: Capacity Building on Enhancing Domestic Workers Knowledge and Skills

Apr 01, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM India,by IDWFED

Capacity Building on Enhancing Domestic Workers Knowledge and Skills on Social Protection as Right, Policy Advocacy and Leadership for change in Delhi on April 1 2017 organized by NDWF and NDWM.

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Kenya: To raise awareness on the rights of domestic workers

Kenya: To raise awareness on the rights of domestic workers

Mar 23, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Kenya,by IDWFED

"Domestic workers are workers entitled to decent work, social protection and freedom of association!"

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Tanzania: CHODAWU workshop on union & cooperative

Tanzania: CHODAWU workshop on union & cooperative

from Mar 21, 2017 08:00 AM to Mar 23, 2017 07:59 AM Tanzania,by IDWFED

Hosted by the Conservation, Hotel, Domestic and Allied Workers Union (CHODAWU), the Informal women workers including domestic workers' leaders have participated in a three days workshop about union and cooperative supported by SEWA from India from March 21 to 22.

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Ghana: Ratify ILO C189 to give more power to domestic workers

Ghana: Ratify ILO C189 to give more power to domestic workers

Mar 09, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

The 2017 commemoration of International Women’s Day 2017 has been used by domestic workers in Ghana to call on the government to speedily ratify ILO Convention 189 so as to have more power as working women.

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Mexico: Regional Exchange of Domestic Workers

Mexico: Regional Exchange of Domestic Workers

from Feb 18, 2017 08:00 AM to Feb 20, 2017 07:59 AM Mexico City,by IDWFED

On 18-19 February 2017, the Regional Exchange of Domestic Workers Experiences: C189 & Social Security takes place in Mexico City.

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India: Domestic workers' visit to the cooperative

India: Domestic workers' visit to the cooperative

Feb 16, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM India,by IDWFED

Governing Board Members of the Domestic Workers Cooperative in Ranchi visited the outlet of the State Cooperative Board to be introduced to business models.

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El Salvador: Central America Convening on Migration and Domestic Work

El Salvador: Central America Convening on Migration and Domestic Work

from Jan 28, 2017 08:00 AM to Jan 31, 2017 07:59 AM El Salvador,by IDWFED

IDWF co-sponsored convening in El Salvador on Migration and Domestic Work that brought together domestic worker unions/organizations and migrant rights organizations from Central America, Mexico, and the US.

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Global: Women 4 Justice - Stand together for women's rights

Global: Women 4 Justice - Stand together for women's rights

Jan 21, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

On January 21, 2017, women will unite in Washington, DC and across the United States for the Women’s March on Washington. We will stand together for women’s rights, human security, social justice and peace.

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Bangladesh: DWRN organised an Inauguration event on month long Campaign programme observing the anniversary of the enactment of "Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Policy, 2015"

Bangladesh: DWRN organised an Inauguration event on month long Campaign programme observing the anniversary of the enactment of "Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Policy, 2015"

Jan 04, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Bangladesh,by IDWFED

The main objectives of this campaign programme are to create awareness about “Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Policy, 2015”, to take recommendations for future activities and to prepare programme plan and strategy.

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Hong Kong: FADWU sisters rally on the International Migrants Day 2016

Hong Kong: FADWU sisters rally on the International Migrants Day 2016

Dec 18, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Hong Kong,by IDWFED

Sisters from the Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions (FADWU) bring their call to Hong Kong Government on to put an end to agency exploitation and recognise migrant workers' rights. They also show their support to the Nepali sisters in Lebanon and urged the government to free Rosie!

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Bangladesh: NDWWU rally on the Human Rights Day

Bangladesh: NDWWU rally on the Human Rights Day

Dec 10, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Bangladesh,by IDWFED

NDWWU rally on the Human Rights Day Dec 10.

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Bangladesh: NDWWU-IDWF seminar on protect rights of migrant domestic workers

Bangladesh: NDWWU-IDWF seminar on protect rights of migrant domestic workers

Dec 07, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Bangladesh,by IDWFED

NDWWU-IDWF seminar on protecting rights of Bangladeshi migrant domestic workers.

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