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This paper is the result of research on SEWA including an interview with Ela Bhatt, conducted by Edward Webster, Professor Emeritus at the Society, Work and Development Institute at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Part of this paper was included in a presentation he gave at Kassel...
The English title of this German language article is "The ILO Convention Decent Work for Domestic Workers. More than a promise?" This text is based on an article of the authors in the journal "International Union Rights" (3/2011). For LuXemburg it was supplemented by Karin Pape. The supplement is...
From the book's preface: The current volume discusses the very different experiences of trade unions with governments they had mobilized to vote for. It shows that winning elections is not enough, and that real Labour in the global South change also requires a movement that has the strength and...
This report presents statistics and analysis on the status of women and men in the world, highlighting the current situation and changes over time. The report covers several broad policy areas – population and families, health, education, work, power and decision-making, violence against women...
Further to the General Discussion on “Decent Work and the Informal Economy” at the International Labour Conference 2002, an international conference on “Organizing in the Informal Economy” was convened jointly by SEWA, StreetNet, Ghana Trade Union Congress, Nigerian Labour Congress, and HomeNet...
Produced by the WIEGO's waste sector team to report back to waste pickers in Mozambique (in Portuguese)
Also available in English here .
Disponible en français ici .
An English translation of the resolution suspending the city’s tendering process in order to protect the rights of recyclers and the environmental health rights of the population.
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.