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This newsletter includes links to reports, videos and other information about IDWF . Disponible en español Disponible en français Other issues of IDWF Newsletter are available. Issue highlights: Myrtle Witbooi received Global Fairness Award IDWF, ILO, ITUC held regional workshop in Bangkok Domestic...
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From the introduction to this thesis: "Bhav is a project for developing a business with socio-economic impact. The project highlights how a right amalgamation of business model, skills and resources can create a driving force for social and economical uplift of small villages in developing countries...
Myrtle Witbooi, a leading labor rights activist on behalf of Domestic Workers, was honored with the 2015 Fairness Award. Ms. Witbooi is the General Secretary of the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union (SADSAWU) and the first president of the International Domestic Workers...
Abstract: As the informal recycling sector closes the gap where formal systems (run by private enterprises or public utilities) cannot provide waste collection, processing and recycling services to a sufficient extent, informals have to be considered as an integral part of the existing systems. As...
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In Bangkok, Samlion Jintapo now runs a small grocery shop from her home. She used to supplement her income from the shop by selling cosmetics door-to-door, making an additional $140 US per month. But in 2013, Samlion had to give up the door-to-door sales work when rising gas prices dramatically...
En Bangkok, Samlion Jintapo, lleva una pequeña tienda de verduras desde su hogar. Ella solía suplementar sus ingresos de la tienda vendiendo cosméticos puerta a puerta, ganando 140 USD adicionales al mes. Pero en 2013, la subida de precios de la gasolina incrementó dramáticamente sus gastos en...
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.