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This blog post is by Sally Roever, WIEGO's Urban Research Director. This is part of a series of articles on urban livelihoods focused on inclusive urban planning for the working poor, produced through a collaboration between the global action-research-policy network Women in Informal Employment...
Este número del boletín WIEGO se concentra en 6ª Asamblea General de WIEGO. La Asamblea General se celebró en Yogyakarta, Indonesia. En esta edición: - Exposiciones destacando los éxitos en trabajos colaborativos - Liderazgo de las mujeres y empoderamiento económico - Diálogo político: la...
Ce édition du bulletin WIEGO se concentre sur 6ème Assemblée Générale de WIEGO. L'Assemblée générale a eu lieu à Yogyakarta, en Indonésie. Dans cette édition: - Un éclairage sur des succès de collaboration - La gouvernance des femmes et leur autonomisation économique - Discussion politique...
Due to rapid urbanisation, large-scale housing developments litter city margins throughout India, catering to a new middle class. The rate at which these developments are being built thrives off the abuse of unskilled labour. In a science-fiction scene, utopian worlds are being constructed by...
The green economy and climate resilience agendas are widely promoted as solutions to 21st century challenges facing sustainable development. As the world continues to urbanise, the role of cities in promoting these agendas is increasingly recognised. Yet, the informal economy – which accommodates...
Implementing several of WIEGO's initiatives in two cities - Lima, capital of Peru, in South America, and Accra, capital of Ghana, in West Africa - has proven successful in the achievement of better outcomes for workers. Français | Español Learn more about Women's Voice and Leadership in Peru
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.