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The impact of COVID-19 has been felt across the globe in a wide range of countries and very different environments. The pandemic has already affected countries in every region, making this a truly global situation where every country must take steps to prepare and respond. UN-Habitat has a clear...
This Appeal draws attention to the vulnerability of waste pickers in Pune, India, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Their work and their living conditions have become even more insecure and precarious, but they are still considered an essential service and are continuing to collect waste. It is...
Noting "The outbreak is widely being considered two epidemics - a health crisis and a livelihood loss epidemic," SEWA's Federation of Cooperatives has detailed -- and costed out -- what is needed to safeguard health, extend social protection and food security, and restore livelihoods.
COVID-19 has rendered home-based workers vulnerable with absolutely no source of income and food. The governments of South Asian countries are declaring support programmes, however, HomeNet South Asia (HNSA) has found that home-based workers have been left out of income support programmes. As a...
Grim reports of overwhelmed health systems from here and other parts of Europe, as well as North America, have dominated COVID-19 coverage in much of the world’s influential news media. But the focus has begun to shift to an equally devastating story from the Global South. That story is one of...
This brief sets out key considerations for protecting informal urban settlements from the spread and impacts of COVID-19. There is heightened concern about these settings because of the combination of population density and limited infrastructure. This briefing discusses what is known about...
In March 2020, WIEGO’s board of directors met in Delhi and unanimously elected Mirai Chatterjee to be the new board chair. Outgoing WIEGO chair Renana Jhabvala was lauded at the board meeting for her long and dedicated leadership.
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.