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Newsletter from WASTE Advisers on Urban Environment and Development A related notice was sent by WASTE to be included with this newsletter. More information about WASTE is here .
Production: André Carrieri and Jutta Gutberlet The video lasts 27 minutes and describes the work of organized recyclers (catadores) pervading many social, economic, political and environmental issues. It is available online , with subtitles in English, German and Spanish.
This issue includes: A. News from Setu Africa · Meeting of SETU Africa team with the Tanzania High Commission · WISE started micro-pension scheme with the help of SEWA B. News from SEWA · Participation of Megha Mandli members in Sattvik Mela for directly linking primary agricultural producers with...
Monthly newsletter for the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI). In this issue: Street Food Fest concludes Street Vendors Day January 20, 2015 NASVI New Mobile app to locate street food vendors India, the street food nation Hygiene lessons for food vendors in Delhi Other issues of...
Home-based work is a global phenomenon found in countries rich and poor across many industries. This document examines common myths about home-based workers and provides research-based facts.
Global Alliance of Waste Pickers Newsletter, October 2014-January 2015 Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire le bulletin en français . Leia o boletim em Português .
This is the second part of the January 2015 issue of ILO's newsletter to feature its resources on domestic work. The resources include materials for research, policy, and practice. Disponible en español Disponible en français Additional issues also available in English, French, and Spanish.
Due to rapid urbanisation, large-scale housing developments litter city margins throughout India, catering to a new middle class. The rate at which these developments are being built thrives off the abuse of unskilled labour. In a science-fiction scene, utopian worlds are being constructed by...
Abstract: For a long time, urban sociology discussed the process of “development” with little or no concern to gender. However, the experience and the practice of women and men within and towards the urban realm are not interchangeable. Gender matters for both with consequences to the constitution...
This document outlines rules and regulations for the management of solid waste, except for demolition and construction management waste.
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.