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Latest updates from International Domestic Workers Federation
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #39 - 27 August 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 31, 2020 10:32 PM
Domestic Workers with Migration Status.
Affiliate Octet Stream Kuwait: Sandigan Kuwait Domestic Workers Association (SKDWA) by IDWFED — last modified Aug 28, 2020 09:44 PM
Sandigan Kuwait Domestic Workers Association (SKDWA)
Story Octet Stream Asia: Alternative Livelihood for Domestic Workers Under COVID-19 Economic Crisis: Learning from the Best Practices in Asia by IDWFED — last modified Aug 22, 2020 03:05 PM
We foresee a long journey toward the crisis recovery and full legal protection of domestic workers. We see the need for an alternative economic and livelihood initiatives that can secure domestic workers’ income and livelihood so that they are resilient in time of crisis.
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #38 - 20 August 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 31, 2020 10:27 PM
Domestic Workers Need Your Help More Than Ever!
Resource IDWF Annual Report 2019 - United, Strong & Growing by IDWFED — last modified Nov 01, 2020 11:40 PM
IDWF is as an essential organization at this difficult time—because our work is based on the ideas, life experiences and leadership of domestic workers worldwide.The coronavirus pandemic is our common challenge, across borders. Only in solidarity will we succeed in fighting it.
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #37 - 14 August 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 17, 2020 03:17 PM
Organizing in Times of Crisis
Story ECMAScript program Lebanon: IDWF Statement in Support of the Kenyan Migrant Domestic Workers’ Sit-in Action for Repatriation and Free of Abuses by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 08:07 PM
“Therefore, we call upon the governments of Lebanon and Kenya to abide by the legal provisions and international standards to put their immediate effort to assist the Kenyan domestic workers urgently, to have access to safe housing and subsistence and arrange their safe return to Kenya for free and as soon as possible."
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #36 - 7 August 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 05:28 PM
We Need Your Support!
Story text/texmacs Cambodia: Global Union Federations demand release of Rong Chhun and other trade unionists by IDWFED — last modified Aug 07, 2020 03:55 PM
Global Union Federations with affiliates across Asia Pacific region strongly condemns the arrest of Rong Chhun, President Cambodian Confederation of Unions and calls upon the Royal Government of Cambodia to drop the charges and immediately release him.
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #35 - 31 July 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 05:28 PM
Protective Measures Save Lives
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #34 - 24 July 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 05:30 PM
Affiliates in Action
Resource D source code In the Middle East and Gulf Countries: "Corona is not the Virus, Kafala is!" by IDWFED — last modified Jul 22, 2020 05:54 PM
MENA Regional Summaries
Resource Octet Stream Gender-based violence and harassment against domestic workers : Case stories from Asia by IDWFED — last modified Nov 11, 2021 03:18 PM
Gender-based violence has been a silent killer of many domestic workers around the world as we are scared to speak out, afraid of losing our jobs. We need to lift our voices to stop this abuse.” - Myrtle Witbooi, President, IDWF
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #33 - 17 July 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 05:30 PM
Recommendations under COVID-19
Story D source code Indonesia: House Postpones the Deliberation of the Long Overdue Domestic Workers Protection Bill; Domestic Workers' Voices Are Being Neglected. by IDWFED — last modified Aug 07, 2020 05:29 PM
IDWF and JALA PRT deeply regret the postponing of this bill that left almost 5 million DWs in the country unprotected. DWs and their families are among the marginalized communities that are living in poverty. The government can no longer neglect and put the fates of the 5 million people afloat.
Affiliate application/cu-seeme Taiwan: Domestic Caretakers Union Taoyuan (DCU) by IDWFED — last modified Jul 09, 2020 01:41 PM
Improve working right of migrant domestic caretakers in Taiwan.
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #32 - 9 July 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 05:32 PM
Domestic work is work
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #31 - 3 July 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Sep 15, 2021 12:40 AM
2 Billion Strong Campaign
Story Troff document South Africa: Include Domestic Workers in Compensation for Occupational Injury & Disease Act by IDWFED — last modified Jun 30, 2020 03:02 PM
Petition To Urge Government To Speedily Implement High Court’s Judgment To Include Domestic Workers In The Compensation Of Injuries & Diseases Act And For Them To Be Included In The Compensation For Occupationally Acquired Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Story Hong Kong: FADWU Survey on Disability Discrimination Ordinance by IDWFED — last modified Jul 22, 2020 04:29 PM
During this COVID 19 pandemic, FADWU has conducted a survey related to the Disability Discrimination Ordinance. Under the COVID-19, Migrant Domestic Workers suffer from different difficulties, such as discrimination and unfair treatment. The survey objective is that we want to know more about their situations, feelings, and knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, specifically related to COVID-19. FADWU has collected the anonymous questionnaire and understands more about the situation of migrant domestic workers.
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #30 - 26 June 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 05:33 PM
International Domestic Workers Day is Celebrated Worldwide
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #29 - 19 June 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 05:34 PM
International Domestic Workers Day!
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #28 - 11 June 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 05:34 PM
Advocate and Support
Story Join the IDWF International Domestic Workers Day 2020 Webinar by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2020 11:51 AM
In Times of COVID-19 : Rising Stronger from the Crisis
Story Brazil: IDWF Public Statement Justice for Miguel #BlackLivesMatter by IDWFED — last modified Jun 09, 2020 09:03 PM
We stand in solidarity and in support with our affiliates in Brazil, the National Domestic Workers Federation FENATRAD in its daily struggle against racism and join the global voices to demand #JusticeForMiguel, justice for João Pedro Matos, a Black 14 years old boy who was shot dead by the police in Rio de Janeiro on May 18th, and justice for Marielle Franco, murdered for being an outspoken voice for Black and queer population from the slums, and so many others.
Story USA: A statement in support of #BlackLivesMatter: Injury to one is an Injury to all by IDWFED — last modified Jun 05, 2020 12:38 PM
We join our sisters and brothers of our affiliates - the United Domestic Workers of America, National Domestic Workers Alliance, We Dream in Black and all Black community organizers and Black-led initiatives, in calls for action supporting the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #27 - 4 June 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 05:36 PM
#CareForThoseWhoCareForYou
Resource Lilypond music sheet Fair Recruitment Adv Campaign for the domestic work in Italy by IDWFED — last modified Jul 03, 2020 02:04 AM
Project of DOMINA - National Association for Family Employment in the Domestic Work Sector IDWF - International Domestic Workers Federation
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #26 - 28 May 2020 by IDWFED — last modified Aug 12, 2020 05:36 PM
Support. Protect. Fight. - Donate to IDWF Solidarity Fund.
Story An Appeal to IDWF Solidarity Fund – Care for Those Who Care For You by IDWFED — last modified May 29, 2020 02:25 PM
Today, we ask you to join us in this lifeline relay by donating and spreading this message in your community. In solidarity, we will enable our domestic workers and their families to survive and even rise up stronger from the crisis.