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WIEGO’s new social protection director, Gisèle Yasmeen, on the increasing visibility of informal workers We had an opportunity to speak with WIEGO’s new Social Protection Programme Director, Dr. Gisèle Yasmeen , on some of the key trends happening in the sector today. Gisèle took over the position...
By Leslie Vryenhoek Domestic workers represent a vast, hidden and essential workforce whose efforts inside private homes allow their employers to be more productive outside the home. In Johannesburg, South Africa, domestic work provides a major source of employment. But capturing the working lives...
This special issue on urban livelihoods was developed in collaboration with WIEGO. This paper, which also serves as an introduction to this special issue of Environment and Urbanization on urban livelihoods, draws on the WIEGO network’s experience to review the current state of knowledge on the...
This special issue on urban livelihoods was developed in collaboration with WIEGO. Abstract: This paper explores the impact of local government policies and urban plans on home-based workers. It presents recent national data on the size and composition of home-based work in developing countries as...
By Rachel Moussié Women’s economic empowerment is a central feature of development debates today. A key focus is the economic and social benefits that arise from women’s greater and more equal participation in the labour market. Calls for improving pay and working conditions, eliminating legal...
WIEGO and Slum Dwellers International (SDI) are co-chairs of the Grassroots Partners Constituency Group of the General Assembly of Partners, a stakeholder consultation mechanism in the Habitat III process. At the Habitat III Informal Settlements Thematic Meeting in Pretoria, South Africa, in April...
It’s been five years since the Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers (C189) was adopted during the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Adelle Blackett, professor of law at McGill University, was on the frontlines during the multi-year process that led to this...
By Carlin Carr In the first of a series of photo essays from Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing & Organizing (WIEGO) Carlin Carr introduces members of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) in Ahmedabad. The organisation has been supporting informal workers to gain greater visibility...
This special issue on urban livelihoods was developed in collaboration with WIEGO. Abstract: This paper synthesizes recent research and evidence on urban policies and local government practices as they relate to street vending, one of the most visible occupations in the informal economy. It presents...
New Solutions is a journal of occupational health that has a progressive worker-oriented focus. The August 2016 special issue focuses on the health and safety of informal workers. Guest Editors are Francie Lund (link to Francie’s profile) and Rajen Naidoo. A number of papers are written by familiar...
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.