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Abstract: The collection of recyclables is a widespread activity among urban poor, particularly in countries with large socio-economic disparities. The health of recyclers is at risk because of unsafe working conditions, socio-economic exclusion, and stigmatization. Our study focuses on health...
International Conference "O Combate à Pobreza e à Exclusão Social : estratégias para o século XXI"
Vídeo emPortuguês/Inglês cooperativa de Arujá (Catasampa) English / Portuguese vídeo about a coop in Arujá (Catasampa network) Link: http://vimeo.com/2354118 Os Catadores from Confraria Produções on Vimeo .
Urban Papers, 2
Presentation at WIEGO Colloquium, 'World Class Cities’ and the Urban Informal Economy: Inclusive Planning for the Working Poor
Presentation at WIEGO Colloquium, 'World Class Cities’ and the Urban Informal Economy: Inclusive Planning for the Working Poor
Abstract: This booklet provides a thorough analysis of the membership of SEWA, Self Employed Women‟s Association. SEWA is an officially registered trade union with a membership of over 700,000 self-employed women working in the informal economy in India. SEWA‟s membership is very broad in terms of...
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.