You are here: Home / Activities

All Activities

published Nov 04, 2014 01:11 PM
Brazil: FENATRAD and IDWF organize workshop for the implementation of C189

Brazil: FENATRAD and IDWF organize workshop for the implementation of C189

from Aug 23, 2019 08:00 AM to Aug 26, 2019 07:59 AMby IDWFED

The workshop was attended by unions’ representatives from various states, as well as representatives of the CUT, Juneia Batista and Rita Pinheiro; from labour lawyers, Dr. Aristeo and Dr. Marcela, and the lawyer, Milena Calazans, FENATRAD’s legal advisor. There were 32 participants in total.

Read More…

Ecuador: First LUNA Retreat

Ecuador: First LUNA Retreat

from Jul 11, 2019 08:00 AM to Jul 16, 2019 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Participation: 26 unions/organizations affiliated to IDWF & CONLACTRAHO; 43 Domestic workers leaders from 15 countries.

Read More…

CSW63: Screening of Roma

CSW63: Screening of Roma

Mar 13, 2019 from 01:00 AM to 04:30 AM New York, USA,by IDWFED

On 12 March 2019, the International Domestic Workers Federation and the National Domestic Workers Alliance, along with co-hosts the Ford Foundation and Open Society Foundations, will host a screening of ROMA. The screening will be preceded by a reception and short panel discussion with domestic worker leaders from around the world about the resonant power of the film, and opportunities to join in their fight to win new protections for this long-invisible workforce.

Read More…

CSW63: The Rights of Domestic Workers across Latin America and the Caribbean: Advances and Challenges Following the Adoption of ILO Convention 189

CSW63: The Rights of Domestic Workers across Latin America and the Caribbean: Advances and Challenges Following the Adoption of ILO Convention 189

Mar 12, 2019 from 12:45 AM to 02:00 AM New York, USA,by IDWFED

Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay, the International Domestic Workers Federation, CARE and UN Women will host an interactive panel to showcase means and public policies to advance the rights of domestic workers in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Read More…

Italy: The 15th Congress of the Filcams Cgil Nazionale

Italy: The 15th Congress of the Filcams Cgil Nazionale

from Nov 27, 2018 08:00 AM to Nov 30, 2018 07:59 AMby IDWFED

The 15th Congress of the Filcams Cgil Nazionale was held in Assisi, Italy from 27 to 29 November, 2018.

Read More…

Italy: ACLI COLF two-day Assembly

Italy: ACLI COLF two-day Assembly

from Nov 24, 2018 08:00 AM to Nov 26, 2018 07:59 AMby IDWFED

ACLI COLF had a two-day Assembly in Rome from Nov 24-25.

Read More…

India: "Safe Workplace is Our Rights" - SEWA Kerala celebration for the International Domestic Workers' Day

India: "Safe Workplace is Our Rights" - SEWA Kerala celebration for the International Domestic Workers' Day

Jun 18, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

This year we celebrated Domestic Workers' Dday with the slogan "Safe Workplace is Our Rights". SEWA Union Kerala organised big event on June 18 at Trivandrum the state head quarters. Around 700 domestic workers particpated in the rally and public meeting. It was inaugurated by the union Secretary Ms. Sonia George.

Read More…

Kenya: "Domestic Workers and Convention 189: Making it real!" workshop in Nairobi

Kenya: "Domestic Workers and Convention 189: Making it real!" workshop in Nairobi

from Jun 14, 2018 08:00 AM to Jun 18, 2018 07:59 AMby IDWFED

The “Domestic Workers and Convention 189: Making it real!” workshop took place in Nairobi, June 14-17, 2018. On the 16th, a press conference was held to mark International Domestic Workers Day in support of Kenyan workers’ demand for the Government to ratify Convention 189.

Read More…

Italy: General assembly of Filcams Cgil in Rome

Italy: General assembly of Filcams Cgil in Rome

from Jun 05, 2018 08:00 AM to Jun 07, 2018 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Adriana Cretu - Filcams Torino was representing the IDWF in the domestic work table (live in care and future with the platforms).

Read More…

 Brazil: Day 4 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 4 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 06, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Theme: Gender Based Violence: Sharing Organizing Experiences, Planning and Strategizing Nationally and Regionally & International Advocacy

Read More…

Brazil: Day 3 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 3 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 05, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Themes: Black Workers Organizing, Constitutional Amendments, Resolutions, Regional Elections

Read More…

Brazil: Day 2 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 2 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 04, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Themes: Regional & global reports; Regional Evaluations & Congress Preparation

Read More…

Brazil: Day 1 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: Day 1 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

May 03, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Themes: Opening, Implementation of C189, Best Practices in Social Dialogue & Successful Models on Trade Union Training Schools

Read More…

Brazil: IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

Brazil: IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas

from May 03, 2018 08:00 AM to May 07, 2018 07:59 AMby IDWFED

In preparation for the 2nd International Congress of the International Federation of Domestic Workers (IDWF) in November 2018, all the organizations affiliated to the IDWF in America meet from May 3 to 6 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Read More…

Belgium: EFFAT - IDWF Domestic Workers meeting

Belgium: EFFAT - IDWF Domestic Workers meeting

Apr 24, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

One of the tasks of the meeting is to prepare for the coming IDWF Congress in November.

Read More…

Sri Lanka: IDWF Regional Workshop and Pre-congress Regional Meeting

Sri Lanka: IDWF Regional Workshop and Pre-congress Regional Meeting

from Apr 21, 2018 08:00 AM to Apr 24, 2018 07:59 AMby IDWFED

IDWF Regional Workshop on Supporting ILO Convention & Stopping Violence Against Domestic Workers and IDWF Pre-congress Regional Meeting

Read More…

Tanzania: IDWF Conference for Africa Region

Tanzania: IDWF Conference for Africa Region

from Mar 24, 2018 08:00 AM to Mar 27, 2018 07:59 AMby IDWFED

One of the objectives of the conference was to prepare for the Region's contributions to the IDWF second congress that will be held in November 16-19, 2018.

Read More…

Lebanon: IDWF launching the "My Fair Home" Campaign at the residence of Sri Lankan ambassador in Beirut

Lebanon: IDWF launching the "My Fair Home" Campaign at the residence of Sri Lankan ambassador in Beirut

Mar 22, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Launching of the "My Fair Home" Campaign and Cocktail Reception at the Residence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Lebanon.

Read More…

Zimbabwe: Domestic workers participating a workshop about C189

Zimbabwe: Domestic workers participating a workshop about C189

from Feb 24, 2018 08:00 AM to Feb 26, 2018 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Domestic workers participating a workshop about C189

Read More…

Kenya: Domestic workers participate in the C189 procession before the Parliament

Kenya: Domestic workers participate in the C189 procession before the Parliament

Feb 21, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Nairobi, Kenya,by IDWFED

Domestic workers demonstrate before the Parliament for ratification of ILO C189 with the support from Solidarity Centre.

Read More…

Kenya: KUDHEIHA's preparation of the procession to Parliament and Cabinet Secretary

Kenya: KUDHEIHA's preparation of the procession to Parliament and Cabinet Secretary

Feb 12, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Nairobi, Kenya,by IDWFED

Domestic workers under the leadership of Ruth Khakame were having a monthly meeting on February 12 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Read More…

Mozambique: Domestic workers celebrating New Year

Mozambique: Domestic workers celebrating New Year

Feb 11, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Domestic workers from National Trade Union of Domestic Workers (SINED) in Mozambique met on Feb 11 2018 to celebrate on New Year, evaluate the 2017 activities and plan for 2018.

Read More…

Caribbean: Training curriculum for domestic workers meeting

Caribbean: Training curriculum for domestic workers meeting

Jan 18, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Training curriculum for domestic workers meeting

Read More…

Togo: Planning meeting of domestic workers

Togo: Planning meeting of domestic workers

Jan 14, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Domestic workers were doing session on manual of planning.

Read More…

South Africa: IDWF Exco Meeting 2017 planning for the coming year

South Africa: IDWF Exco Meeting 2017 planning for the coming year

from Nov 20, 2017 08:00 AM to Nov 24, 2017 07:59 AM Cape Town, South Africa,by IDWFED

IDWF Exco Meeting 2017 planning for the coming year

Read More…

USA: Meetings of domestic workers' leaders from Kenya and Jamaica with the NDWA

USA: Meetings of domestic workers' leaders from Kenya and Jamaica with the NDWA

from Nov 12, 2017 08:00 AM to Nov 15, 2017 07:59 AM USA,by IDWFED

A mission report written by Ruth Khakame, a domestic worker's leader from KUDHEIHA .

Read More…

Namibia: NDAWU training on leadership workshop

Namibia: NDAWU training on leadership workshop

Nov 12, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

NDAWU training on leadership workshop

Read More…

 Togo: Members training in SYNADOT-TOGO

Togo: Members training in SYNADOT-TOGO

Nov 12, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Workshop for members training in Togo.

Read More…

USA: The NDWA is celebrating the 10th Anniversary for dignity and fairness for domestic workers

USA: The NDWA is celebrating the 10th Anniversary for dignity and fairness for domestic workers

Nov 14, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM New York, USA,by IDWFED

Over the course of a decade, the National Domestic Workers Alliance has emerged as the leading, unified national voice for dignity and fairness for domestic workers.

Read More…

Rwanda: IDWF Africa Training of Trainers Workshop for the French affiliates

Rwanda: IDWF Africa Training of Trainers Workshop for the French affiliates

from Oct 23, 2017 08:00 AM to Oct 27, 2017 07:59 AMby IDWFED

The objective is to build a pool of committed educators who can contribute to building strong democratic domestic workers’ unions.

Read More…