Updates from IDWF
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Sep 20, 2014 05:23 PM
Latest updates from International Domestic Workers Federation
- We must employ pregnant, breastfeeding women, and mothers — by Sofia Trevino — last modified Oct 24, 2021 10:35 PM
- Asmaou Bah sets an example, SYNEM-Guinea
- SYNEMAG-B is playing many chords — by Sofia Trevino — last modified Oct 18, 2021 08:03 PM
- Income generating activities for dispossessed workers, IDWF Calendar 2022
- "Give me a foothold and I will move the world" — by Sofia Trevino — last modified Oct 12, 2021 12:48 AM
- The Story of Kety from IPROFOTH, Peru . IDWF Calendar 2022
- Journey from Fragile Childhood to Leadership and Unionism — by Sofia Trevino — last modified Sep 26, 2021 10:24 PM
- IDWF Calendar 2022
- IDWF Annual Report 2020 - United, Strong & Growing — by IDWFED — last modified Sep 18, 2021 08:40 PM
- 2020 will forever be associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on lives across the globe—and we cannot forget that domestic workers have been—and remain—on the frontlines, whether or not they are officially categorized as "essential workers."
- There is Safety in Numbers — by Sofia Trevino — last modified Sep 18, 2021 02:30 AM
- IDWF Calendar, Jordan
- We Can Aspire for More: Lucía’s work, dedication, and struggle — by Sofia Trevino — last modified Sep 18, 2021 02:15 AM
- IDWF Calendar of Domestic Workers Movement 2022
- A Guide For Filipino Migrant Domestic Workers In Malaysia - Safe Migration Book — by IDWFED — last modified Sep 02, 2021 10:24 PM
- Every Migrant Domestic Worker Has The Right to Decent Work and Protection
- In Solidarity: IDWF calls for the inclusion of domestic workers in evacuation plans in Afghanistan — by IDWFED — last modified Aug 21, 2021 05:41 PM
- We call for the inclusion of domestic workers in evacuation plans and the creation of safe channels for the return of low-waged migrants in Afghanistan to their home countries.
- Sri Lanka: Minister of Labor pledges to make laws for domestic workers — by Fish Ip — last modified Aug 16, 2021 02:13 PM
- With over a decade's fight for a domestic workers law by the Domestic Workers Union (DWU), Hon Namal Siripala De Silva, Labour minister of Sri Lanka, has promised now to bring cabinet paper within 2 weeks time to legally protect domestic workers.
- ILC109: Workers take fight for social protection to ILC — by IDWFED — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:43 PM
- The global networks of workers in the informal economy outlined three key demands for the discussion: 1) Direct representation of informal economy worker organizations, 2) universal social protection and 3) Collective and solidarity financing of social protection systems. Below is a summary of how these demands were reflected in the ILC discussion, and in the adopted conclusions.
- The Battle is Not Over: We will Keep Uplifting Domestic Worker's Voices — by IDWFED — last modified Jul 13, 2021 11:05 PM
- Interview with Doug Moore
- Domestic Workers Organise for their Recognition and Rights: The SEWA Process — by IDWFED — last modified Nov 11, 2021 03:41 PM
- In this newly published report, SEWA - the Self Employed Women's Association, shared their stories in organizing domestic workers and advocating for their rights.
- Domestic Workers in Europe: Getting the Recognition they Deserve — by IDWFED — last modified Jul 12, 2021 06:06 PM
- "We have to ensure that domestic workers are covered by all EU labour and social legislation, including occupational health and safety regulations, that they enjoy equal rights and protection, including those who provide services in non-standard forms of employment or via platforms, and we have to pay particular attention to (undocumented) migrant domestic workers."
- Train the Trainers Toolkit on the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (No. 190) and Recommendation (No. 206) — by IDWFED — last modified Jul 04, 2022 01:50 PM
- This manual is primarily for workers’ educators and facilitators as well as trade union staff and representatives, to develop training programmes for trade union staff, leaders, representatives, or members.
- COVID-19: Guidance for occupational safety and health for employers and domestic workers — by IDWFED — last modified Jul 05, 2021 05:22 PM
- With the purpose of helping to improve working and occupational safety and health conditions of domestic workers, it was deemed necessary to develop a guide - aimed at both employers and workers - with guidance and recommendations to eliminate, prevent, and reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19 and other hazards associated with daily household chores during the pandemic, especially in the context of returning to activities after social distancing or suspension of the employment relationship.
- COVID-19: Guidance for Occupational Safety and Health for Employers and Domestic Workers — by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2021 05:48 PM
- As part of the celebrations of the 10th anniversary of the adoption of Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers, we have the immense pleasure to invite you to join us for the launch of COVID-19: Guidance for Occupational Safety and Health for Employers and Domestic Workers.
- The Silver Lining: Domestic Workers Organizing One Decade On - IDWF Statement on June 16, 2021 — by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2021 03:26 PM
- Domestic work must not stand outside of social protection, and domestic workers’ organizing must take a seat at every negotiation table: within unionism, social dialogue, and policy making.
- Ten Years Since Winning C189: Domestic Workers Become an Unstoppable Movement — by IDWFED — last modified Dec 08, 2021 04:49 PM
- "C189 is ours. It was not won for us. We won it, and we have to guard it and use it."
- PERTIMIG Held Its First Online Founding Congress Amidst Malaysia Lockdown — by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2021 03:07 PM
- Indonesian Migrant Domestic Workers Association (PERTIMIG) held the 1st Online Founding Congress on 13th June 2021 despite Malaysia lockdown, proving how domestic workers movement is unstoppable and strong.
- The Domestic Workers Convention (C189) celebrates its 10th anniversary but Social Protection is not yet part of our reality — by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2021 05:21 PM
- On June 16th, the Convention 189 (C189), a huge milestone for Domestic Workers around the world, celebrates its 10th anniversary. The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) will mark this occasion in a zoom webinar on June 13th. We will remember how in 2011, workers, employers, and governments came together to adopt the convention on decent work for domestic workers.
- 10 Years of Resilience: a Celebration of the Domestic Workers Convention — by IDWFED — last modified Jun 06, 2021 03:52 PM
- The IDWF is going to have this Webinar celebration with domestic workers from all around the world!
- Hong Kong: Financial Accounting Manager (CLOSED) — by IDWFED — last modified Oct 15, 2021 04:01 PM
- We are hiring a Financial Accounting Manager to fulfill the following key responsibilities and tasks.
- Solidarity Statement with the Oppressed in the Ongoing Violence in Palestine — by IDWFED — last modified May 24, 2021 11:33 PM
- It is in this spirit of solidarity that the IDWF expresses its grief for the lives lost in the escalating violence in Palestine and Israel. Many innocent lives lost among which is a domestic worker, Soumya Santhosh, whom we mourn greatly.
- The impact of COVID-19 on domestic workers in Africa - Research Result — by IDWFED — last modified Aug 30, 2021 02:56 PM
- "There were no specific measures for domestic workers. If workers received benefits such as sanitation kits or a waiver of utility fees, it was because they happened to be in a household that was included in the program, not because they were a domestic worker."
- The impact of COVID-19 on domestic workers in Africa - Executive Summary — by IDWFED — last modified Aug 30, 2021 02:57 PM
- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disastrous impact on employment and working conditions across the globe (ILO 2020a). This study explored how the pandemic has affected the lives of domestic workers and their families on the African continent. Drawing on 3,419 surveys across fourteen African countries, it set out to answer the following questions:
- The impact of COVID-19 on domestic workers in Africa - Full Report — by IDWFED — last modified Aug 30, 2021 03:08 PM
- This study explores how the pandemic affected the lives of domestic workers and their families on the African continent. Drawing on 3,419 surveys across fourteen African countries, it addresses the following questions:
- Taiwan: Mothers Against Blood and Sweat on May 1 – Protection for Domestic Work ! — by Fish Ip — last modified May 03, 2021 12:59 PM
- DCU together with MENT demand for Domestic Service Act!
- Malaysia: AMMPO and PERTIMIG welcomes Government's move to cover some social security of domestic workers — by Fish Ip — last modified May 03, 2021 11:09 AM
- The two migrant domestic workers organizations issue a joint May Day statement in response to the announcement of the Ministry of Human Resource (MoHR) in Malaysia to extend social security coverage to domestic workers. Yet, concrete
- 2021 May Day: Joint Statement from Online Asia Assembly of Migrant Domestic Workers — by Fish Ip — last modified May 01, 2021 10:49 PM
- Despite the COVID19 restrictions and all kind of suppressions, workers are resilient. Without resilience, without struggle, there will be no way to get light for our plight. On International Labour Day, migrant domestic workers (MDWs) leaders from Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and Singapore join together at an online assembly. FADWU Hong Kong initiates the assembly.