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Worker StoryRukaya Bawule, a kayayei leader in Accra, Ghana
Rukaya Bawule is 26 years old and a leader of the kayayei, or headporters, in Agbogbloshie market in Accra, Ghana. Through her organization,...
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Research ReportsHome as Workplace: A spatial reading of workhomes – Part B
This study looks at all the ways in which home aids work — spatially and infrastructurally — and illustrates the role of various factors...
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Research ReportsHome as Workplace: A spatial reading of workhomes – Part A
This study looks at all the ways in which home aids work — spatially and infrastructurally — and illustrates the role of various factors...
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PressAccess to Public Space February 11, 2022WIEGO Statement: WIEGO calls for an end to forced evictions of informal workers in Accra
WIEGO joins the Union of Informal Workers Associations (UNIWA) to call upon the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in Accra, Ghana to immediately...
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Technical BriefsInclusive Public Space Planning & Design: Lessons from Asiye eTafuleni, Durban, South Africa.
This document reflects on the work of Asiye eTafuleni, a non-profit organization operating out of inner-city Durban, South Africa. Asiye...
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Technical BriefsFormalization as Public Service Providers: Achievements and Obstacles for Colombia’s Waste Pickers
This technical brief provides an analysis of the process that led to the recognition and remuneration of Colombia’s waste picker sector...
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Research ReportsMaking home-based work environments safer, healthier and productive: Case Study (2)
This brief is a part of WIEGO’s documentation of Mahila Housing SEWA Trust’s (MHT) work to capture insights on their work that has...
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Research ReportsMaking home-based work environments safer, healthier and productive: Case Study (1)
This brief is a part of WIEGO’s documentation of Mahila Housing SEWA Trust’s (MHT) work to capture insights on their work that has...
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Research ReportsMaking home-based work environments safer, healthier and productive: Emergency relief in crisis and disaster situations; COVID-19 relief
This brief is a part of WIEGO’s documentation of Mahila Housing SEWA Trust’s (MHT) work to capture insights on their work that has...
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Research ReportsMaking home-based work environments safer, healthier and productive: Promoting energy efficiency & climate resilience (2)
This brief is a part of WIEGO’s documentation of Mahila Housing SEWA Trust’s (MHT) work to capture insights on their work that has...
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