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Modernization in cities is meant to ease the commute for workers and offer convenience — to make lives easier. But too often, it’s the poorest urban workers who pay the price for change. Just after 4 a.m., Lima is asleep, streets nearly empty and sidewalks deserted except for a few women in...
This document is for street vendors and their organizations. It is meant to help readers to: - Think: Reflect about what it means to be a street vendor working in public space, the contributions you make and the challenges you face. - Get informed: Learn more about the purpose of regulations, what...
This 2018 pamphlet highlights the challenges that reclaimers in Johanneburg, South Africa face - and stresses how residents can help.
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Presentation made by Dr. Sonia Diaz as part of the ITCs 5-day workshop on Opportunities for Green Jobs in the waste sector.
This PowerPoint presentation was shown at WIEGO's seventh General Assembly: Organizing for Change, held from 12-14 November 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
This PowerPoint presentation was shown at WIEGO's seventh General Assembly: Organizing for Change, held from 12-14 November 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
This PowerPoint presentation was shown at WIEGO's seventh General Assembly: Organizing for Change, held from 12-14 November 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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.