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This brief presents a new typology of childcare services available to workers in the informal economy and their young children between 0-3 years old, based on primary research and a review of secondary sources.
This second policy brief on childcare for workers in the informal economy highlights the relevant international legal instruments, including both human rights frameworks and labour rights standards, supporting the realization of social protection – specifically maternity protection and childcare...
WIEGO's Director of Social Protection, Laura Alfers, and Deputy Director Rachel Moussié wrote this assessment of the ILO's World Social Protection Report from an informal worker perspective.
In this article, Laura Alfers discusses how the extension of social security to informal workers is possible.
Pushpa Rathod’s work days are unpredictable. On any given day, she may be talking to adolescents about their health, counseling women working in the informal economy on how to access daycare or advising community members on insurance, pensions or housing initiatives. Pushpa works as a community...
Although the world is abuzz over robots and automation in debates over the “future of work,” we know the reality is that 61 per cent of the world’s workers are informal. Particularly in developing economies, this massive informal workforce often lacks even the most essential social protections...
WIEGO participated in Global Social Protection Week, a high-level conference and technical discussion to chart the way towards universal social protection for all. It provided a roadmap for the future of social protection within the framework of the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work.
This pamphlet showcases the work and goals of StreetNet International in helping street vendors gain social protection. It was produced with the assistance of WIEGO. Social protection is a key aspect of SNI’s strategic plan under its pillar of work on R204. This work will focus on influencing...
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.