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Une newsletter de WIEGO aux organisations de travailleurs informels basées sur leurs adhérents (OBA). Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français .
(Español) Neida Clara Tamayo Torrico de la Red de Recolectores de Santa Cruz, Bolivia discute algunas de las dificultades que enfrentan los recicladores en su labor y sobre su lucha por obtener una ley que reconozca su trabajo, así como de apoyos del gobierno en varios aspectos que afectan sus vidas...
Folleto educativo sobre la ordenanza 1787 que regula el comercio ambulatorio en espacios púbicos en Lima.
From this edition of the newsletter by the ILO: "Indigenous peoples constitute about 5% of the world’s population and account for 15% of the world’s poor. This suggests that inequalities for indigenous peoples in the world of work persist. Celebrating today’s International Day of the World’s...
From this edition of the ILO's newsletter: "Indigenous peoples constitute about 5% of the world’s population and account for 15% of the world’s poor. This suggests that inequalities for indigenous peoples in the world of work persist. Celebrating today’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous...
The Bogotá success demonstrates that the inclusion of waste pickers within the waste management system is possible through continuous effort over time to gradually change government policies and practices. This is a case study.
Interview de Shalini Sinha (WIEGO), experte sur le travail informel des femmes, dans le cadre de la campagne "Fair chances" - Oxfam-Magasins du monde Il y a cinq vidéos: 1. Quelles sont les conditions de travail des femmes pauvres en Inde? 2. Quels sont les principaux défis des artisanes sur leur...
This impact case study summary gives a preview of the work done under WIEGO's Inclusive Cities project with market traders in Durban's Warwick Junction market. Read the full case study .
This impact case study gives a preview of the work done under WIEGO's Inclusive Cities project with market traders in Durban's Warwick Junction market. Read a short summary of the case here.
As a livelihood, street vending is a viscious trap of poverty, especially for women workers. It is indicative of low income, physical strain, continuous struggle for space and recognition, harassment, and exploitation. This paper is an attempt to assess the various livelihood challenges a women...
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.