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Directives sanitaires sur la COVID-19 pour les commerçant·e·s de l’informel (de rue, de marché et des commerces familiaux)
From Africa to Asia to Latin America, the world's 2 billion informal workers are suffering some of the earliest and most devastating effects of the coronavirus. As reported by the media, the immediate impact of the lockdown measures implemented across the globe has been devastating for street...
COVID-19 Poster Guidelines for Informal Traders English Español Français русский For South African Audiences For Namibian Audiences Poster offers graphic guidelines for workers in markets, streets and home shops, developed by WIEGO in consultation with experts in public health (Professors Rajen...
Entre le 23 mars et le 8 avril 2020, WIEGO a mené une évaluation rapide pour comprendre l’impact de la COVID-19 et des mesures de santé publique mises en oeuvre par les gouvernements sur les travailleuse·eur·s de l’informel en Afrique, en Asie et en Amérique latine. Cette évaluation comprenait des...
Entre el 23 de marzo y el 8 de abril de 2020, WIEGO llevó a cabo una evaluación rápida para entender cómo la COVID-19 y las medidas de salud pública relacionadas con la pandemia están afectando a las personas trabajadoras en empleo informal en África, Asia y América Latina. Esta evaluación incluyó...
Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) is deeply saddened by the horrible, inhuman and ruthless destruction of vendors’ stalls in Kwekwe, Mbare, Machipisa and other areas by the local authorities. As an organization that works with and represents informal economy workers across 42...
Between 23 March-8 April, WIEGO conducted a rapid assessment to understand how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting informal workers in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This document contains what WIEGO learned.
"Towards a Solidarist and Participative Social Economy" This pamphlet offers facts and figures on the informal economy in Turkey, and explains why those who work in public should be treated not as a problem but as part of the solution in crises like COVID-19.
Call to the Government of Kenya to take urgent and immediate measures to ensure the full protection of economic and social rights of the informal sector in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. KENASVIT (Kenya National Alliance of Street Vendors and Informal Traders ) is a network of Micro and Small...
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.