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Esta publicação é um resumo de "Nossos filhos não recebem a atenção que merecem": Um resumo dos resultados da pesquisa sobre o cuidado das crianças e trabalhadoras informais de 6 organizações de base (OBs) de trabalhadoras/es pobres, que relata os resultados de uma pesquisa em cinco cidades...
Esta publicación es un resumen de "Nuestros niños no reciben la atención que merecen": Una síntesis de los resultados de la investigación sobre las trabajadoras en empleo informal y el cuidado infantil de seis organizaciones con base de miembros, que informa sobre los resultados de un estudio de...
This summary, in Thai, details research findings on women informal workers and child care from six membership-based organizations. More information and links to additional publications, including other languages, are on the Child Care Initiative page of the WIEGO website. Español | Português |...
This summary, in Zulu, details research findings on women informal workers and child care from six membership-based organizations. More information and links to additional publications, including other languages, are on the Child Care Initiative page of the WIEGO website. Español | Português |...
Abstract: Large numbers of workers worldwide work informally. Yet the discipline and practice of occupational health and safety covers largely only formal workers, in formal work places. A comprehensive approach would have to take into account specific hazards faced by those in different occupations...
Abstract: This article focuses on an action-research project which is attempting to extend occupational health and safety to a group of street traders in Durban, South Africa, using a variety of different (and sometimes unconventional) institutional actors. The article is written from the...
This special issue on urban livelihoods was developed in collaboration with WIEGO. Abstract: This article is a critical reflection on the Phephanathi Platform, an ongoing collaboration among organizations of informal traders working in the Warwick Junction markets in Durban, South Africa and their...
Final report for the Technology and the Future of Work Project undertaken by Practical Action and WIEGO with support from the Rockefeller Foundation.
Videos / Slideshows / Audio
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.
Workers Education/Organizing Materials
This manual helps street vendors learn more about the regulations that govern public space and how to defend the right to work in public space. It describes successful actions taken by street vendor organizations. And it offers information to help you organize and negotiate with local government.
WIEGO Working Papers
Mike Rogan reviews how informal workers are taxed, why there is growing interest in taxing them, and whether they should be included in the tax net.