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This infographic was produced by WIEGO using the latest statistics and research on the waste picker sector. It highlights some of the key challenges faced by waste pickers, their contributions to cities and how they are struggling for integration into city solid waste management systems. También en...
Este infográfico fue producido por WIEGO utilizando las últimas estadísticas e investigaciones sobre el sector de recolección de residuos. Destaca algunos de los retos clave que enfrentan los recicladores y las recicladoras, sus contribuciones a las ciudades y cómo están luchando por su integración...
The Gender and Waste Project has been an ongoing-platform for women waste pickers to voice their opinions and perspectives on gender inequalities, both individually and collectively. This project has sought to challenge the obstacles that currently impede women’s ability to shape and change (1)...
Abstract: The global ‘land grab’ debate is going urban and needs a specific conceptual framework to analyze the diverse modalities through which land commodification and speculation are transforming cities across the globe. This article identifies new avenues for research on urban land issues by...
Abstract of this REDI working paper: This paper presents an analysis of the nature of, and recent trends in, the South African informal sector using Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) data from 2008-2014. The size of the informal sector, as a percentage of the non-agricultural workforce, has...
This document was prepared as part of WIEGO's participation in the Habitat III process. It details WIEGO's stance on public space. Subsequently, WIEGO commenced a project with Cities Alliance on Public Space for All .
This issue of the WIEGO newsletter highlights WIEGO's activities from July to December 2016. Newsletter topics include WIEGO delegation at Habitat III summit; UN High Level Panel's first report, reflecting an interest in women in the informal economy; gains for informal workers in Ghana; and much...
Este número del boletín WIEGO destaca las actividades de WIEGO entre julio y diciembre de 2016. Entre los temas del boletín figuran la delegación de WIEGO en la cumbre de Hábitat III; el primer informe del PAN-ONU, reflejando un interés en las mujeres trabajadoras en empleo informal; las avances...
Ce numéro du bulletin décrit les activités de WIEGO entre Juillet et Décembre 2016. Les sujets traités comprennent la délégation de WIEGO au sommet Habitat III; le premier rapport du GHN-ONU, en exprimant une priorité sur les femmes travailleuses de l'économie informelle; des gains pour les...
This publication argues for a radical and new policy paradigm, to promote inclusion of informal workers in urban dialogues, and mainstream the informal economy in urban policies and strategies. Over the last 20 years knowledge has grown – of the potential of informal employment to provide households...
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.