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The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) has organised a panel discussion around the theme, Promoting Rights-based Social Protection Policies for Gender Equality: A Prerequisite for Social Justice and Sustainable Development. The panel which features experts from international organisations, and...
This brochure explains what WIEGO's Focal Cities approach is, and what it is working to achieve in five cities.
El abordaje de Ciudades Focales de WIEGO consiste en dar apoyo a las organizaciones de trabajadores y trabajadoras en empleo informal para fomentar su participación con los funcionarios del gobierno con el objetivo de garantizar leyes y regulaciones más inclusivas, mejores servicios urbanos y una...
La démarche des Villes focales de WIEGO accompagne les organisations de travailleuses et travailleurs de l’économie informelle pour inciter les autorités responsables à sécuriser des lois et des réglementations plus inclusives, des services urbains améliorés, ainsi qu’un droit de parole dans les...
Extending social protection to informal workers, most of whom are excluded from social protection, has become increasingly urgent as the global informal economy continues to grow. This Briefing Note provides an overview of current social protection debates and issues from an informal worker...
Extender la protección social a quienes trabajan en empleo informal, en su mayoría excluidos de cualquier protección social, se ha vuelto cada vez más urgente conforme la economía informal mundial sigue creciendo. Esta Nota informativa ofrece una visión general de los debates actuales y demás...
Étendre la protection sociale aux travailleuses et travailleurs de l'informel, qui pour la plupart sont exclus de toute protection sociale, devient de plus en plus urgent alors que l’économie informelle mondiale continue de croître. Cette note d'information fournit un aperçu des débats en cours et d...
A Q&A with Taylor Cass Talbott It’s hard to miss the shocking images of heaping plastic floating in the middle of the world’s oceans on the covers of magazines and on the evening news. The photos and reports have raised alarm bells with both citizens and policymakers alike. The ocean plastic waste...
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.