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The global supply chains of 50 companies employ only six per cent of people in a direct employment relationship, yet rely on a hidden workforce of 94 per cent according to new research from the International Trade Union Confederation. Read the report . Read a news article about the report.
This is an account of the “Developing Leadership & Business Skills for Informal Women Workers in Fair Trade” project, which took place in three countries in Africa – Kenya, Ghana and Uganda – between December 2012 and December 2015. The project aimed to develop the leadership and business skills of...
Este número del boletín WIEGO incluye: - La delegación regresa de la CIT 2015 con una histórica norma del trabajo para las trabajadoras y los trabajadores en la economía informal - Noticias por sectores - Los programas principales de WIEGO - El sitio web de WIEGO tiene una nueva imagen y WIEGO...
Ce édition du bulletin WIEGO inclut: - La délégation revient de la CIT 2015 avec une norme du travail historique pour les travailleurs et travailleuses informels - Actualités Sectorielles - Les Programmes Fondamentaux de WIEGO - Le site internet de WIEGO fait peau neuve et le site espagnol est lancé...
From 24-31 May 2015, a WIEGO team joined nearly 300 other delegates from 55 countries at the World Fair Trade Organization’s 13th Biennial Conference in Milan, Italy. Team members included Elaine Jones , Global Trade Director; Edwin Bett, Coordinator of the Kenya Fair Trade Network (KEFAT)...
Este número del boletín WIEGO se concentra en 6ª Asamblea General de WIEGO. La Asamblea General se celebró en Yogyakarta, Indonesia. En esta edición: - Exposiciones destacando los éxitos en trabajos colaborativos - Liderazgo de las mujeres y empoderamiento económico - Diálogo político: la...
Ce édition du bulletin WIEGO se concentre sur 6ème Assemblée Générale de WIEGO. L'Assemblée générale a eu lieu à Yogyakarta, en Indonésie. Dans cette édition: - Un éclairage sur des succès de collaboration - La gouvernance des femmes et leur autonomisation économique - Discussion politique...
The work of women informal workers remains undervalued, unrecognized and underpaid. It is still perceived as a secondary activity even when it is the main source of family income. Informal women workers themselves remain unaware of their rights, largely unrepresented in consultations and policy...
Le travail des travailleuses informelles demeure sous-estimé, mal connu et mal payé. Il est encore perçu comme activité secondaire même lorsqu’il s’agit de la source principale du revenu familial. Les travailleuses informelles elles-mêmes ignorent leurs droits, demeurent largement non représentées...
El trabajo de las trabajadoras en la economía informal continua siendo subestimado, inadvertido y mal pagado. Todavía se le considera una actividad secundaria, aun en los casos donde representa la principal Fuente de ingresos del hogar. Las mismas trabajadoras en la economía informal siguen sin...
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.