All Activities
Brazil: FENATRAD and IDWF organize workshop for the implementation of C189
from Aug 23, 2019 08:00 AM to Aug 26, 2019 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDThe 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 AM — by IDWFEDParticipation: 26 unions/organizations affiliated to IDWF & CONLACTRAHO; 43 Domestic workers leaders from 15 countries.
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.
Italy: The 15th Congress of the Filcams Cgil Nazionale
from Nov 27, 2018 08:00 AM to Nov 30, 2018 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDThe 15th Congress of the Filcams Cgil Nazionale was held in Assisi, Italy from 27 to 29 November, 2018.
Italy: ACLI COLF two-day Assembly
from Nov 24, 2018 08:00 AM to Nov 26, 2018 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDACLI COLF had a two-day Assembly in Rome from Nov 24-25.
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.
Kenya: "Domestic Workers and Convention 189: Making it real!" workshop in Nairobi
from Jun 14, 2018 08:00 AM to Jun 18, 2018 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDThe “Domestic Workers and Convention 189: Making it real!” workshop took place in Nairobi, June 14-17, 2018. On the 16th, a press conference was held to mark International Domestic Workers Day in support of Kenyan workers’ demand for the Government to ratify Convention 189.
Italy: General assembly of Filcams Cgil in Rome
from Jun 05, 2018 08:00 AM to Jun 07, 2018 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDAdriana Cretu - Filcams Torino was representing the IDWF in the domestic work table (live in care and future with the platforms).
Brazil: Day 4 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas
May 06, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDTheme: Gender Based Violence: Sharing Organizing Experiences, Planning and Strategizing Nationally and Regionally & International Advocacy
Brazil: Day 3 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas
May 05, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDThemes: Black Workers Organizing, Constitutional Amendments, Resolutions, Regional Elections
Brazil: Day 2 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas
May 04, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDThemes: Regional & global reports; Regional Evaluations & Congress Preparation
Brazil: Day 1 - IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas
May 03, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDThemes: Opening, Implementation of C189, Best Practices in Social Dialogue & Successful Models on Trade Union Training Schools
Brazil: IDWF Continental Meeting for affiliates in Americas
from May 03, 2018 08:00 AM to May 07, 2018 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDIn preparation for the 2nd International Congress of the International Federation of Domestic Workers (IDWF) in November 2018, all the organizations affiliated to the IDWF in America meet from May 3 to 6 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Belgium: EFFAT - IDWF Domestic Workers meeting
Apr 24, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOne of the tasks of the meeting is to prepare for the coming IDWF Congress in November.
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
Tanzania: IDWF Conference for Africa Region
from Mar 24, 2018 08:00 AM to Mar 27, 2018 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOne of the objectives of the conference was to prepare for the Region's contributions to the IDWF second congress that will be held in November 16-19, 2018.
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.
Zimbabwe: Domestic workers participating a workshop about C189
from Feb 24, 2018 08:00 AM to Feb 26, 2018 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDDomestic workers participating a workshop about C189
Kenya: Domestic workers participate in the C189 procession before the Parliament
Feb 21, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Nairobi, Kenya, — by IDWFEDDomestic workers demonstrate before the Parliament for ratification of ILO C189 with the support from Solidarity Centre.
Kenya: KUDHEIHA's preparation of the procession to Parliament and Cabinet Secretary
Feb 12, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Nairobi, Kenya, — by IDWFEDDomestic workers under the leadership of Ruth Khakame were having a monthly meeting on February 12 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Mozambique: Domestic workers celebrating New Year
Feb 11, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDDomestic workers from National Trade Union of Domestic Workers (SINED) in Mozambique met on Feb 11 2018 to celebrate on New Year, evaluate the 2017 activities and plan for 2018.
Caribbean: Training curriculum for domestic workers meeting
Jan 18, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDTraining curriculum for domestic workers meeting
Togo: Planning meeting of domestic workers
Jan 14, 2018 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDDomestic workers were doing session on manual of planning.
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
USA: Meetings of domestic workers' leaders from Kenya and Jamaica with the NDWA
from Nov 12, 2017 08:00 AM to Nov 15, 2017 07:59 AM — USA, — by IDWFEDA mission report written by Ruth Khakame, a domestic worker's leader from KUDHEIHA .
Namibia: NDAWU training on leadership workshop
Nov 12, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDNDAWU training on leadership workshop
Togo: Members training in SYNADOT-TOGO
Nov 12, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDWorkshop for members training in Togo.
USA: The NDWA is celebrating the 10th Anniversary for dignity and fairness for domestic workers
Nov 14, 2017 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — New York, USA, — by IDWFEDOver the course of a decade, the National Domestic Workers Alliance has emerged as the leading, unified national voice for dignity and fairness for domestic workers.
Rwanda: IDWF Africa Training of Trainers Workshop for the French affiliates
from Oct 23, 2017 08:00 AM to Oct 27, 2017 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDThe objective is to build a pool of committed educators who can contribute to building strong democratic domestic workers’ unions.