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Une newsletter de WIEGO aux organisations de travailleurs informels basées sur leurs adhérents (OBA), avril 2013. Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français . Ler o boletim em português .
Boletín Informativo de WIEGO para Organizaciones con Base de Miembros (OBM), abril 2013 Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français . Ler o boletim em português .
Um Boletim WIEGO para as Organizações de Base de Trabalhadores Informais, abril 2013 Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français . Ler o boletim em português .
This presentation includes two speeches given on the occasion of Ela Bhatt's receipt of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. First, a welcome speech was given by the Congress President, Sonia Gandhi. Next, Ela Bhatt gave a speech after being presented with the prize. Read...
Contents: SEWA's Unique Co-operatives: Gujarat Women's SEWA Cooperative Federation SEWA's Co-operatives Sweep the Top Awards in Gujarat The Journey of Shri Gujarat Mahila Lok Swasthya SEWA Cooperative Limited SEWA Medical Shop for Women Workers Vimo SEWA: First National Co-operative The First...
This article is included in a special issue of the journal which includes 11 articles focused on informality. Abstract: Public disclosure of labor conditions has been suggested as one way to encourage compliance with labor law and improvements in working conditions. Analyzing labor law compliance...
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
In many cities in developing countries, informal employment accounts for the majority of employment. Data analysis suggests that informal work, rather than being the exception, is the dominant mode of work in most towns/cities in developing regions. It comprises one half to three quarters of non...
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.