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Abstract: Informal labor markets have grown in peripheral countries, accounting for more than 50% of jobs. There is anecdotal evidence of a direct relation between informal sector growth and an increase in the frequency and severity of work-related diseases and injuries. Two sister pilot projects...
The Director of WIEGO’s Statistics Programme, Joann Vanek previously led the development of the programme on gender statistics at the United Nations and co-ordinated the production of the first three issues of The World’s Women: Trends and Statistics. Joann Vanek contributed several sections to...
The World's Women 2010: Trends and Statistics released on October 20th by the United Nations highlights the latest data documenting the progress of women worldwide in eight key areas: population and families, health, education, work, power and decision-making, violence against women, environment and...
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.