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Abstract: This paper quantifies the link between the timing of state-level implementations of political reservations for women in India with the role of women in India’s manufacturing sector. It does not find evidence that overall employment of women in manufacturing increased after the reforms...
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Santu and Aasma Bibi are Delhi based recyclers. Both of them are also activists with Safai Sena, an association of wastepickers, itinerant buyers and small waste dealers.
Contents: SEWA's Unique Co-operatives: Gujarat Women's SEWA Cooperative Federation SEWA's Co-operatives Sweep the Top Awards in Gujarat The Journey of Shri Gujarat Mahila Lok Swasthya SEWA Cooperative Limited SEWA Medical Shop for Women Workers Vimo SEWA: First National Co-operative The First...
This is a story of the struggle of some parents who wanted to get their children admitted to private schools through the 25% reservation provision of Right to Education Act. These parents are members of Kagad Kach Patra Kashtakari Panchayat, Pune (Maharashtra). This film is an initiative by Action...
Contents: Women's menstrual cycles are a "plague" : Findings from a SEWA study SEWA's agricultural campaigns Agriculture workers agitate for rights Sairaben trains women in Bangladesh
A leader among headloaders in Ahmedabad's busy textile market, Shanta Bababahi Bhalerao knows firstand how belonging to the growing SEWA movement can help lift a worker's burdens. This publication is part of the WIEGO Workers' Lives Series .
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.