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International Conference "O Combate à Pobreza e à Exclusão Social : estratégias para o século XXI"
Speech given at the policy conference on homebased workers in South Asia co-organized by SEWA and UNIFEM entitled " Women, Work and Poverty ", New Delhi, India, January 18-20, 2007.
Short report on the policy conference on homebased workers in South Asia co-organized by SEWA and UNIFEM entitled "Women, Work and Poverty", New Delhi, India, January 18-20, 2007.
Abstract: This book chapter analyses the role of street trading in urban economy and examines how street traders are demanding recognition for their positive role. It does not focus on a specific organization, but builds upon the author‟s experiences from SEWA and National Alliance of Street Vendors...
Proposed at the World Social Forum in 2004 and officially formed at a National Consultation meeting in 2006, OEHNI is a network of victims groups, trade unions, civil society groups and labour groups from all over India with an interest in improving working conditions for all workers in India. It...
Presentation at WIEGO Colloquium, 'World Class Cities’ and the Urban Informal Economy: Inclusive Planning for the Working Poor
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.