Asia Pacific
CSW63: Screening of Roma
Mar 13, 2019 from 01:00 AM to 04:30 AM — New York, USA, — by IDWFEDOn 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.
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 IDWFEDArgentina, 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.
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 AM — by IDWFEDThis 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.
Sri Lanka: IDWF Regional Workshop and Pre-congress Regional Meeting
from Apr 21, 2018 08:00 AM to Apr 24, 2018 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDIDWF Regional Workshop on Supporting ILO Convention & Stopping Violence Against Domestic Workers and IDWF Pre-congress Regional Meeting
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 AM — by IDWFEDLaunching of the "My Fair Home" Campaign and Cocktail Reception at the Residence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Lebanon.
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 IDWFEDIDWF Exco Meeting 2017 planning for the coming year
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 AM — by IDWFEDOct 22-24, 2017 IDWF-MFA Regional Conference "Enhancing Collective Advocacy, Action and Empowerment of Domestic Workers in Asia", Manila, Philippines
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.
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 AM — by IDWFEDUnder 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.
Nepal: HUN second congress and new leaders are elected
Jul 08, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Nepal, — by IDWFEDIt was held at the Bagbazzar Hotel, Hardik in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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 AM — by IDWFEDWe demand for Dignity and Decent work for All in every country.
Sri Lanka: DWU annual general meeting and media conference
Apr 16, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Sri Lanka, — by IDWFEDSri Lanka Domestic Workers Union's annual general meeting & media conference on April 16 2017.
India: Candidates selection for housekeeping training
Mar 05, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — India, — by IDWFEDOn 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.
India: NDWF Executive Committee Meeting
Apr 02, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — India, — by IDWFEDExecutive Committee Meeting of the National Domestic Workers Federation (NDWF) in Delhi on April 2 2017.
India: Capacity Building on Enhancing Domestic Workers Knowledge and Skills
Apr 01, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — India, — by IDWFEDCapacity 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.
Tanzania: CHODAWU workshop on union & cooperative
from Mar 21, 2017 08:00 AM to Mar 23, 2017 07:59 AM — Tanzania, — by IDWFEDHosted 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.
India: Domestic workers' visit to the cooperative
Feb 16, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — India, — by IDWFEDGoverning Board Members of the Domestic Workers Cooperative in Ranchi visited the outlet of the State Cooperative Board to be introduced to business models.
Global: Women 4 Justice - Stand together for women's rights
Jan 21, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOn 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.
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 IDWFEDThe 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.
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 IDWFEDSisters 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!
Bangladesh: NDWWU rally on the Human Rights Day
Dec 10, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Bangladesh, — by IDWFEDNDWWU rally on the Human Rights Day Dec 10.
Bangladesh: NDWWU-IDWF seminar on protect rights of migrant domestic workers
Dec 07, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Bangladesh, — by IDWFEDNDWWU-IDWF seminar on protecting rights of Bangladeshi migrant domestic workers.
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.
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.
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.