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The COVID-19 pandemic underscores, now more than ever, that social justice and economic recovery cannot be achieved until every worker has decent working conditions and the contributions they make to society are understood and recognized. Workers in the informal economy are on the frontlines as...
This paper presents findings from a study on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on informal workers in 11 cities across 5 regions of the world (Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America and Eastern Europe). A unique feature of the study is that it examines the degree – and pathways – of impact on...
COVID-19 Crisis and the Informal Economy Policy Insights No. 6 Key findings and policy recommendations pertaining to internal migrants in the informal economy based on research undertaken as part of the COVID-19 Crisis and the Informal Economy study.
O ecossistema marinho de Salvador é especialmente vulnerável à poluição causada pelo plástico proveniente de resíduos gerados por foliões no Carnaval Barra-Ondina, que faz parte da festa que acontece na capital baiana todo ano. Este relatório é baseado no Documento de Recursos WIEGO No 18, de...
Salvador’s marine ecosystem is particularly vulnerable to plastic pollution from waste material generated by revellers at the Barra-Ondina Carnaval, which forms part of the Brazilian city’s annual Bahian festival. This short report makes recommendations for bringing waste picker and street vendor...
COVID-19 Crisis and the Informal Economy Policy Insights No. 5 Key findings and policy recommendations pertaining to older informal workers based on research undertaken as part of the COVID-19 Crisis and the Informal Economy study.
La crisis de la COVID-19 y la Economía informal Conclusiones principales y recomendaciones de políticas relativas de la impacto directo de la crisis en las recicladoras y recicladores basadas en investigaciones llevadas a cabo como parte del estudio sobre la Crisis de la COVID-19 y la Economía...
La crise de la COVID-19 et l’économie informelle Conclusions principales et recommandations en matière de politiques relatives concernant les ramasseurs de déchets sur la base sur une enquête menée dans le cadre de Crise de la COVID-19 et l’économie informelle. English Español
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.