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Due to rapid urbanisation, large-scale housing developments litter city margins throughout India, catering to a new middle class. The rate at which these developments are being built thrives off the abuse of unskilled labour. In a science-fiction scene, utopian worlds are being constructed by...
Abstract: For a long time, urban sociology discussed the process of “development” with little or no concern to gender. However, the experience and the practice of women and men within and towards the urban realm are not interchangeable. Gender matters for both with consequences to the constitution...
This document outlines rules and regulations for the management of solid waste, except for demolition and construction management waste.
Summary of materials related to the legal framework for domestic workers.Review of the main pieces of legislation related to this occupational sector, and the corresponding laws.
This document contains rules that govern street vending in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli' , that are based on the Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending Act, 2014.
This document contains rules that govern street vending in the Union Territory of Daman & Diu , that are based on the Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending Act, 2014.
This document contains rules that govern street vending in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep', that are based on the Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending Act, 2014.
Application for a hawker stall license in Singapore
This Recommendation provides guidance to Member States to facilitate the transition of workers and economic units from the informal to the formal economy, while respecting workers’ fundamental rights and ensuring opportunities for income security, livelihoods and entrepreneurship to promote the...
Verité Research recently conducted interviews with 22 members of civil society organizations to assess the quantity and quality of research on the subject of domestic workers' rights in Sri Lanka. While measuring and evaluating current literature on domestic workers, this report sets out a four...
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.