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WIEGO has a unique organizational structure — we are a network of membership-based organizations, researchers, and practitioners, all working to elevate the voice and visibility of informal workers across the globe. We’ll be spotlighting our network throughout the year to understand more about what...
Report from the February 2018 seminar “ Finding New Solutions to Intractable Problems: Approaches to Occupational Health & Safety in the Informal Economy, and the Extractives Industry ” in Johannesburg, South Africa, co-hosted by WIEGO and the National Institute of Occupational Health. This article...
This report takes a comprehensive look at unpaid and paid care work and its relationship with the changing world of work. A key focus is the persistent gender inequalities in households and the labour market, which are inextricably linked with care work.
Déclaration conjointe de la réunion internationale WIEGO - FES sur la garde d'enfants pour les travailleurs et travailleuses du secteur informel -- 1-3 novembre 2017.
Hetal Laileshbai Kishori of Ahmedabad does double duty, caring for others at home and as a domestic worker.
Pushpaben Ishwarbhai Makwana puts in long days looking after her household and four children in Ahmedabad, India and also working as a domestic worker.
The Balsewa child care centre model was initiated by the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), a trade union in India, to fill a gap in the provision of child care facilities for its members: poor women working in the informal economy. Meet some of the women who work in these centres and learn...
This PowerPoint presentation was given at the public seminar “Working with the Informal Economy: Solutions for Formalization” on June 6, 2018 in London. The event was co-organized by WIEGO and by the Open Society Foundation.
This PowerPoint presentation was given at the public seminar “Working with the Informal Economy: Solutions for Formalization” on June 6, 2018 in London. The event was co-organized by WIEGO and by the Open Society Foundation.
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.