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published Sep 20, 2014 05:23 PM
Latest updates from International Domestic Workers Federation
Story Belgium: "We won't give up!" Fighting for wage increase for domestic workers by IDWFED — last modified Nov 28, 2019 05:58 PM
Support domestic workers in Belgium for fighting wage increase!
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #24 - November 2019 by IDWFED — last modified Nov 24, 2019 08:23 AM
November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Story Latin America: Advocacy activities, campaigns and actions against GBV by IDWFED — last modified Aug 22, 2020 10:12 PM
Advocacy activities, campaigns and actions against GBV in Latin America (Last 6 Months)
Story GBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions by IDWFED — last modified Feb 10, 2020 05:50 PM
GBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions
Story ECMAScript program Asia: Gender-based Violence activities by IDWFED — last modified Nov 22, 2019 09:05 PM
A summary of the Gender-based Violence activities in Asia.
Story Global: November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by IDWFED — last modified Nov 23, 2019 07:17 PM
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women this year, we in particular think of all those women who have been injured and even sacrificed their lives amid police and military violence during protests for freedom and democracy in various parts of the world – from Hong Kong and Chile to Bolivia and Lebanon.
Story Octet Stream South Africa: History and struggle of domestic workers fighting for their rights to be included in COIDA by IDWFED — last modified Nov 07, 2019 04:11 PM
Watch this video to learn why and how domestic workers fighting for their rights to be included in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and what progress has been made.
Resource Five Years a Federation - The IDWF Second Congress 2018 by IDWFED — last modified Jan 25, 2022 12:55 PM
IDWF Congress Report 2018 - United and Strong: EQUAL RIGHTS, RESPECT AND JUSTICE FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS
Story Global Unions call for bold commitments in advancing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the human rights of women throughout the lifecycle by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2019 06:42 PM
UNCSW64 Global Unions Statement
Campaign Ratify C190 by IDWFED — last modified Oct 22, 2020 01:27 PM
ILO Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #23 - October 2019 by IDWFED — last modified Oct 24, 2019 03:23 PM
The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) welcomes the dismantling of the core Kafala/ sponsorship system announced by Qatar’s Minister of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs on October 17, 2019.
Story Qatar: Toward a Kafala-free Community for Domestic Workers by IDWFED — last modified Oct 24, 2019 03:23 PM
The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) welcomes the dismantling of the core Kafala/ sponsorship system announced by Qatar’s Minister of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs on October 17, 2019.
Story World Day for Decent Work: Unions unite for investment in care for decent jobs and gender equality by IDWFED — last modified Oct 08, 2019 06:13 PM
On this year’s World Day for Decent Work, we celebrate care workers and demand a fair deal for their work through recognition, living wages, equal pay for work of equal value and safe and healthy working environments that are free from discrimination, violence and harassment.
Story Italy: Ad-PHS Project meeting by IDWFED — last modified Sep 16, 2019 06:14 PM
On Sept 13, via the partnership of EFFAT, IDWF EXCO members Grace Papa, CSC A&S (Belgium) and Wendy Paula Galarza, Filcams Cgil (Italy) participated an event hosted by the Ad-PHS Project.
Story Global: IDWF is hiring - Organization Sustainability Coordinator (CLOSED) by IDWFED — last modified Oct 04, 2019 05:58 PM
The IDWF is looking for a full-time coordinator to work for 18 months to drive sustainability research, peer learning, and experimental initiatives across the organization.
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.
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.
Resource IDWF e-Newsletter #22 - July 2019 by IDWFED — last modified Jul 11, 2019 03:08 AM
IDWF Annual Report 2018 - United, Strong & Growing
Affiliate Panama: Sindicato Gremial de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores del Servicio Doméstico y Similares (SINGRETRADS) by IDWFED — last modified Jul 08, 2019 06:30 PM
Panama: Sindicato Gremial de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores del Servicio Doméstico y Similares (SINGRETRADS)
Story Italy: DOMINA Conference "The Impact of Domestic Work in the Countries of Origin" by IDWFED — last modified Jul 05, 2019 05:45 PM
On June 25, Wendy Galarza, IDWF EXCO, presented in the DOMINA Conference "The Impact of Domestic Work in the Countries of Origin". She stressed on the importance of a secure worker support network and the precious value of domestic work.
Resource MENA: What you need to know about the C189 by IDWFED — last modified Jun 20, 2019 01:10 AM
Domestic Workers, especially migrant domestic workers are vulnerable and they need joint effort to promote decent work for them. Learn more about the ILO Convention 189. The video is in Arabic.
Story Paraguay: Domestic workers have won a full victory on minimum wage by IDWFED — last modified Jun 20, 2019 05:14 PM
After years of struggle, and weeks of intense negotiations with the Parliament, the domestic workers of Paraguay have won a full victory!
Story ILC108: GFBTU and IDWF Signed MOU on Protection of Domestic Workers' Rights in Bahrain by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:53 PM
On the Eve of the International Domestic Workers Day commemorating the adoption of the International Labour Convention 189 Decent Work for Domestic Workers (C189) on June 16, 2011, the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) and the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote migrant domestic workers’ rights and welfare in Bahrain.
Story Africa: Domestic Workers & ILO Convention 189: Making it Real by IDWFED — last modified Jun 15, 2019 05:15 PM
Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how.
Story application/x-troff-me Qatar: Domestic workers celebrating the International Domestic Workers' Day for the first time by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 11:08 PM
International Domestic Workers Day was celebrated in Doha, Qatar, on 14 June 2019. The event was organized by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA), in close cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Project Office for the State of Qatar, and the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF).
Story ILC108: June 16 International Domestic Workers Day in Geneva marks by a strong message to governments to support an ILO Convention to stop gender-based violence against domestic workers by IDWFED — last modified Sep 09, 2019 11:21 AM
Domestic workers from across the globe will share their stories of resilience and struggle to explain why an ILO convention with a recommendation is critical to help them to put end to gender-based violence. The event will be a great opportunity for all, including governments, employers, trade unionists and advocates, to interact and learn from domestic workers themselves about their victories and challenges from Asia, Latin America, and Africa to Europe.
Story ILC108: "Our plea is that we need a Convention but a great Convention with very strong Recommendations!" by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:40 PM
"We call on all of you, use your mind and hour heart when you debate and let us assure that all lives matter and all need protection in the world of work."
Story Cyprus: Letter to President Nicos Anastasiades - Murder of Migrant Domestic Workers and Girls in Cyprus by IDWFED — last modified Jun 20, 2019 09:39 PM
"Mr. President, we ask you to take concrete action to recognize domestic workers including migrant domestic workers as full-fledged workers and protect them with legal rights, ratify the ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers and take concrete measures to stop all acts of violence, discrimination and xenophobia against migrants and against women."
Story Informal Economy Podast: Social Protection #05 Domestic Workers and Violence at the workplace by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2019 05:26 PM
To help us understand more about the implications of this issue for domestic workers and the intersectionality between gender and work status – and the role of social protection in addressing this problem – we invite Adriana Paz.
Story Paraguay: In solidarity with the domestic workers of Paraguay - Paying below the minimum wage is also a form of violence in the workplace! by IDWFED — last modified Jun 11, 2019 10:11 PM
We urge the Parliament of Paraguay to approve the Law 5407 with the right to 100% of the minimum wage, and that it respects its national and international commitments. No to inequalities, not to discriminations! National minimum wage now!