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Même si plusieurs travailleuse·eur·s de l’informel sont aujourd'hui considéré·e·s comme des « travailleuse·eur·s essentiel·le·s », cela n'a pas toujours été le cas. Avant la crise, le harcèlement permanent infligé par les autorités, la diffamation dans les médias et la discrimination de la part du...
This brief sets out key considerations for protecting informal urban settlements from the spread and impacts of COVID-19. There is heightened concern about these settings because of the combination of population density and limited infrastructure. This briefing discusses what is known about...
Caroline Skinner, WIEGO's Urban Research Director, discusses the launch of our new e-book, Street Vendors and Public Space: Essential insights on key trends and solutions. She provides important global context, identifies pressing issues and takes us through real-world solutions from India, Liberia...
Through photography and text, this e-book offers an in-depth look at the important role street vendors play in cities, the challenges they face, and the solutions that can make cities more vibrant, secure, and affordable for all. It also provides insights into how street vendor organizations and...
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Integrating the informal sector in solid waste management plans WIEGO's Waste Picker Specialist, Dr. Sonia Dias led a webinar that focused on the inclusion of the informal sector in waste management systems. The webinar, which was targeted at city officials who work within the cities that are part...
In 2019, informal workers made some noise — in their home cities and at the highest global change-making bodies. They took to the streets, met with local officials and stood in front on the International Labour Organization in Geneva demanding to be seen, heard and, ultimately, treated with the...
The clock is ticking on the road to meeting the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets by 2030. Governments everywhere are strategizing and implementing to reach these and other global benchmarks. But are top-down solutions suitable for bringing much-needed change to complex social, economic and...
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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.