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This Brief synthesizes the main conclusions of the research and the methodology proposed by the Brazilian Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA) for the compensation of catadores (waste pickers) based on their contribution to the environment. The main purpose was to identify the contribution...
Esta nota resume y analiza de manera crítica la metodología propuesta para remunerar a los recicladores por servicios prestados al medio ambiente que fue formulada por el Institute of Apllied Economic Research de Brasil, y que está siendo probada actualmente en Brasil. Also in English
This is a story of the struggle of some parents who wanted to get their children admitted to private schools through the 25% reservation provision of Right to Education Act. These parents are members of Kagad Kach Patra Kashtakari Panchayat, Pune (Maharashtra). This film is an initiative by Action...
Contents: Women's menstrual cycles are a "plague" : Findings from a SEWA study SEWA's agricultural campaigns Agriculture workers agitate for rights Sairaben trains women in Bangladesh
Este análisis se propone aportar al conocimiento de las características particulares del colectivo conformado por los hogares clasificadores de residuos sólidos de Montevideo. Asimismo, intenta colaborar en la comprensión de los condicionamientos implícitos en la actividad de clasificación, que...
The aim of this project is to show the lives and work of a community often forgotten by Brazilian society, yet who are vitally important to their cities (waste pickers).
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.