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ILO What Works Research Brief No. 9 - Implementation of international labour standards for domestic workers

ILO What Works Research Brief No. 9 - Implementation of international labour standards for domestic workers

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by IDWFED published Aug 30, 2017 12:00 AM
Since the adoption of Convention No. 189, over 70 ILO member States have acted to ensure decent working conditions for domestic workers.

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There are approximately 67 million domestic workers worldwide, the clear majority of whom (80 per cent) are women. Many domestic workers, if not most, come from disadvantaged social groups, making them particularly vulnerable to discrimination and abuse at work.

In 2011, to address these concerns, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) and Recommendation, 2011 (No. 201). These instruments seek to ensure that the fundamental protections afforded to other workers are also extended to domestic workers.

Key findings

  • Among the 67 million estimated domestic workers globally, approximately 80 per cent are women. In addition, approximately 11.5 million are international migrants. Most these domestic workers are from disadvantages groups and many lack adequate access to basic protection.
  • Since the adoption of Convention No. 189, over 70 ILO member States have acted to ensure decent working conditions for domestic workers. Of these, 24 have ratified Convention No. 189, another 30 have undertaken law and policy reforms, and at least another 18 are engaged in extending protections to domestic workers.
  • There remain many challenges in making decent work a reality for all domestic workers, but member States are implementing innovative and effective measures to ensure that domestic workers’ fundamental rights are respected. These measures address the specific characteristics of domestic work, and include effective labour inspection, industry-specific campaigns to raise awareness on the rights of domestic workers, accessible and affordable legal aid for all domestic workers.
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http://www.ilo.org/global/research/publications/what-works/WCMS_572156/lang--en/index.htm
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