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Sally Roever, WIEGO’s Urban Research Director, gave this presentation at a dialogue on formalizing the informal economy in Montevideo, Uruguay on October 30, 2013. In it, she argues that formalization must be a gradual, ongoing process which recognizes the contributions and the basic rights of...
Contents include: StreetNet Welcomes SEWA during their Field Visit to South Africa Report on Field Visit to El Salvador and Costa Rica The protests for change in Brazil, street vendors and the 2014 FIFA World Cup StreetNet hosts Eastern European Regional Workshop Sub-regional Trade Union Meeting...
Sommaire: StreetNet accueille SEWA pour leur visite sur terrain en Afrique du Sud Rapport sur la Visite au Salvador et au Costa Rica Les manifestations pour le changement au Brésil, les vendeurs de rue et la Coupe du Monde de Football de 2014 StreetNet organise un Atelier Régional pour l'Europe de l...
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Película de la Federación Internacional de los trabajadores domésticos (IDWF) sobre la exitosa campaña para el Convenio (C189) para los derechos de los trabajadores y trabajadoras domésticos, la "Sabiduría Convencional", con escenas de las Conferencias Internacionales del Trabajo de 2010 y 2011...
Le 16 juin 2011, les travailleuses domestiques dans le monde entier et leurs partisans ont fait un grand pas en avant en élargissant les droits des travailleurs et les droits humains. Ce jour-là, les représentants de gouvernements, d’employeurs et de syndicats, réunis à la Conférence internationale...
Programa WIEGO: Fortaleciendo la voz de los trabajadores informales en las decisiones de política social en América Latina
Report of the Founding Congress of the IDWF.
This research paper is a joint project between the International Domestic Workers' Network (which is supported by WIEGO), the International Trade Union Confederation, and Human Rights Watch.
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.