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The poor face many challenges in accessing health services. However, argues Laura Alfers , WIEGO’s Deputy Director of Social Protection, the working poor, especially informal workers, “experience particular barriers to access based on the nature and place of their work, and may have occupational...
This is the first issue of "SEWA Rashtriya Patrika", SEWA’s Mouthpiece integrating women workers in national development. The issue includes: - Introduction from SEWA founder, Ela Bhatt - U-WIN cards (Unrecognized Workers Identity Number) for workers - SEWA public hearing to resolve fish workers'...
In this issue: - Celebrating 20 Years of ILO's Convention 177 (even hosted by HNSA and WIEGO) - 1st Advisory Board Meeting of HNSA on 21 March 2016 - Rehabilitation and Recovery support for earthquake affected home based workers Nepal - Happenings at HNSA
Presentation by Victoria Okoye of WIEGO for Habitat III.
Home-based workers are the most invisible of all informal workers, but they may also be the most numerous, with an estimated population of over 100 million around the world. The majority are women. In order to improve their situation they need to gain visibility and recognition as workers and...
Las trabajadoras y trabajadores a domicilio son los más invisibles de todos los trabajadores en empleo informal, aunque quizás sean los más numerosos, con una población aproximada de más de 100 millones en todo el mundo, en su mayoría mujeres. Para mejorar su situación necesitan obtener visibilidad...
This is an account of the “Developing Leadership & Business Skills for Informal Women Workers in Fair Trade” project, which took place in three countries in Africa – Kenya, Ghana and Uganda – between December 2012 and December 2015. The project aimed to develop the leadership and business skills of...
This is the first in a series of seven training modules titled Developing Leadership and Business Skills for Informal Women Workers in Fair Trade . This module focuses on the impact of gender roles on informal work, and has four main objectives: To create understanding and awareness of gender and...
The second in a series of seven training modules titled Developing Leadership and Business Skills for Informal Women Workers in Fair Trade . ( view complete list in the series ) This module focuses on women's economic and social contribution with regards to poverty reduction, and has four main...
The third in a series of seven training modules titled Developing Leadership and Business Skills for Informal Women Workers in Fair Trade . ( view complete list in the series ) This module focuses on the democratic participation and accountability of organizations and cooperatives working with...
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.