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A partir do site da Centro Gaspar Garcia: O Centro Gaspar Garcia de Direitos Humanos é uma organização ecumênica, não governamental (ONG), sem fins lucrativos ou econômicos. Desde 1988 atua junto a pessoas de baixa renda que possuem seus direitos violados, conferindo a esta população o papel de...
Abstract: This study examines the extent to which social factors influence entry into formal or informal sector employment in Brazil. Using data from the 1980 Brazilian Census, this research shows that low education and being female are the primary characteristics determining participation in the...
Brazilian law classifying street vendors for the purpose of labor and social security law
Brazilian law classifying street vendors for the purpose of labor and social security law.
WIEGO’s OHS project supported the ongoing work of the Worker’s Health Unit (PISAT) at the Institute for Collective Health at the Federal University of Bahia, which is headed by Professor Vilma Santana. Together with WIEGO, the Institute: conducted research on OHS in three informal occupational...
WIEGO's Cuidar Project is shedding light on the health risks that waste pickers face—and helping find solutions. A joint initiative with waste picker cooperatives in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, the project is expanding and sharing health knowledge and enhancing waste pickers’ connections to local...
Español Français For International Women's Day, WIEGO amplified the voices of women leaders whose organizations stepped up to provide relief when governments failed to do enough during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are their stories. Marcelina Bautista , founder of the Center for Support and Training...
English Français Para el Día Internacional de las Mujeres, WIEGO reunió las voces de mujeres líderes cuyas organizaciones dieron un paso al frente para brindar ayuda cuando los gobiernos no hicieron lo suficiente durante la pandemia de la COVID-19. Estas son sus historias. Marcelina Bautista...
English Español Pour la Journée internationale des femmes, la voix des femmes dirigeantes a été intensifié par WIEGO dont les organisations se sont mobilisées pour apporter des secours lorsque les gouvernements ne sont pas intervenus suffisament pendant la pandémie COVID-19. Voici leurs histoires...
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.