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Resumen: Dos conceptos han marcado la producción de la teoría feminista: género y empoderamiento. El primero tiene su origen en pensadoras del primer mundo y el segundo representa un encuentro de éstas con sus colegas del tercer mundo.En el campo de los estudios de género el empoderamiento es tal...
Abstract: The massive unorganized sector, which contributes some 60% of GDP beyond the regulative and protective reach of the state, is one of the four most distinctive features of Indian capitalism. An audit of Indian labour must focus on the workers in this sector. A second feature is the...
Enhancing Lobbying Capacity of Women Street Vendors: The Challenges in the Kenyan Policy Environment
Abstract: This broad study examines street vendors associations in four Kenyan cities: Nairobi, Kisurnu, Migori and Machakos. The report is mainly based on a survey and focus group discussion approach. In total, 91 associations were covered, most of them being small or medium size organisations...
Paper prepared for the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Report on Regional Policy Seminar, Organized by UNIFEM and The Government of Nepal, in conjunction with IDRC and WIEGO.
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.