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Johannesburg, South Africa Approximately 135 leaders, activists, policymakers, and researchers in the informal economy representing over 25 associations, cooperatives and unions of informal workers from over 40 countries converged on Johannesburg, South Africa from November 12-14, 2018. The occasion...
Turin Centre, Italy The International Trade Centre (ITC) hosted a 5-day workshop on Opportunities for green jobs in the waste sector , from November 12-16, 2018 where representatives of national and local government; social partners; professionals and entrepreneurs from the waste sector; national...
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.
Modernization in cities is meant to ease the commute for workers and offer convenience — to make lives easier. But too often, it’s the poorest urban workers who pay the price for change. Just after 4 a.m., Lima is asleep, streets nearly empty and sidewalks deserted except for a few women in...
La modernización en las ciudades sirve para facilitar el desplazamiento de los trabajadores y aportar comodidades, para hacer la vida más fácil. Sin embargo, muy a menudo, son las trabajadoras y trabajadores urbanos pobres los que pagan el precio de estos cambios. Por Leslie Vryenhoek con notas de...
This document is for street vendors and their organizations. It is meant to help readers to: - Think: Reflect about what it means to be a street vendor working in public space, the contributions you make and the challenges you face. - Get informed: Learn more about the purpose of regulations, what...
El propósito de este documento es ayudarle a: - Reflexionar: sobre lo que significa ser un comerciante ambulante que trabaja en el espacio público, sus contribuciones y los desafíos a los que se enfrenta. - Obtener información: para entender el propósito de las regulaciones, qué argumentos utilizar...
This 2018 pamphlet highlights the challenges that reclaimers in Johanneburg, South Africa face - and stresses how residents can help.
Para ler em português, veja aqui .
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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.