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Since the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza buildings in Bangladesh in 2013, the decent work deficits in global supply chains have enjoyed renewed focus. The tragedy has resulted in the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety, the Bangladesh Alliance, and, ultimately, in the 2016 International...
Desde el trágico colapso, en 2013, de los edificios del Rana Plaza en Bangladés, las deficiencias en el respeto de los derechos fundamentales en el trabajo en las cadenas mundiales de suministro han recibido una renovada atención. La tragedia ha impulsado el Acuerdo de Bangladés sobre seguridad en...
Dubai, UAE The Third Meeting of the UN High-Level Panel (UN HLP) on Women’s Economic Empowerment took place on February 6th through 8th, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. WIEGO attended the third official meeting of the UN HLP as part of ongoing participation in the UN HLP process, which began in...
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been exploring technologies used by informal workers to improve their productivity and some of the challenges they face in upgrading this “technology” – often simple tools, such as knives, ropes and wheelbarrows. The results are based on a report conducted by...
La Mesa Redonda “ El Empleo Informal en la Ciudad de México: Retos y Perspectivas 2017 ” fue organizada el 16 de febrero de 2017 como parte de las actividades de Ciudades Focales. Durante el evento se contó con la participación de diferentes expertos, académicos, oficiales y trabajadores de la...
La Mesa Redonda “ El Empleo Informal en la Ciudad de México: Retos y Perspectivas 2017 ” fue organizada el 16 de febrero de 2017 como parte de las actividades de Ciudades Focales. Durante el evento se contó con la participación de diferentes expertos, académicos, oficiales y trabajadores de la...
This video includes an interview with Karin Pape, Deputy Director of WIEGO's Organization and Representation Program. © RTS 2016 Auch in Deutsch Aussi en français
Cette vidéo inclut une entrevue avec Karin Pape, directrice adjointe du programme d'organisation et représentation de WIEGO. © RTS 2016 Auch in Deutsch Also in English
Dieses Video enthält ein Interview mit Karin Pape, stellvertretender Direktor des Organisations und Repräsentations programms des WIEGO. © RTS 2016 Also in English Aussi en français
In Spanish with English subtitles En español con subtítulos en inglés From 28-30 November 2016, informal recyclers from Brazil hosted the international event, Expocatadores, in which they invited Latin American and European recyclers to join them in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to celebrate the 15th...
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.