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Mulheres jovens possuem poucas oportunidades de romper com os papéis que tradicionalmente se espera que elas assumam em suas famílias e como trabalhadoras. A história de Varsha demonstra de que modo o treinamento através da Academia SEWA permitiu a ela ultrapassar múltiplas barreiras e tornar-se uma...
From Clean Clothes Campaign: Started in 2001, the goal of the Better Factories program is to improve the working conditions in Cambodian factories and end sweat-shop production. The report discusses the BFC’s achievements and limitations from a worker rights’ perspective. CCC and CLCE conclude that...
This study examines the importance of the services sector and its linkages with other sectors in terms of value-added and employment from the national accounts, trade and labour force data and the input-output data as well as associated government policies for employment in Indonesia. It focuses on...
Jyoti Mahila Samuha, a producer co-operative and member organization of HomeNet Nepal (HNN), is a testament to how important determined, self-less leadership is in running a group that can lift up its members and open opportunities for better lives. Também disponível em Português .
A personal account of a tea vendor, his family, and the Radisson Hotel in Ahmedabad.
A battle is brewing in Delhi, India over access and control to garbage. For decades, informal wastepickers and recyclers have turned garbage into cash. They cost the government and taxpayer nothing, yet they significantly reduce the waste sent to already overflowing landfills, improve recycling...
A Didi Bahini Sewa Samaj apoia trabalhadores urbanos em domicílio através de treinamento, serviços de crédito e poupança e oportunidades de trabalho coletivo que melhoram a renda. Mas, igualmente importante, o grupo cria um espaço seguro para que as mulheres possam encontrar apoio mútuo e construir...
Jyoti Mahila Samuha, uma cooperativa de produtores e organização participante da HomeNet Nepal (HNN), é um testemunho de quão importante é a liderança determinada, altruísta, na condução de um grupo que pode elevar seus membros e abrir oportunidades para vidas melhores. Also available in English .
This Act oulines and institutes policies for the protection and welfare of domestic workers.
This form is used to apply for a temporary hawker license.
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.