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By Jenna Harvey There is a growing global consensus that advancing women’s economic empowerment (WEE) is critical both as a matter of human rights and as a driver of sustainable development. But what does economic empowerment mean and who should define how it is achieved? For some women, economic...
Los recicladores de Bogotá en cabeza de la Asociación de Recicladores de Bogotá (ARB) han hecho historia desde 2011 al lograr que la Corte Constitucional de Colombia —la instancia judicial más alta en el país— reconociera su papel como proveedores de servicios públicos y exigiera que las...
The Gender and Waste Project has been an ongoing-platform for women waste pickers to voice their opinions and perspectives on gender inequalities, both individually and collectively. This project has sought to challenge the obstacles that currently impede women’s ability to shape and change (1)...
Esta Plataforma Política ha sido conformada durante el 1er Intercambio Regional de Experiencias de Trabajadoras del Hogar: Convenio 189 y Seguridad Social, el 18 y 19 de febrero de 2017 en la Ciudad de México, en el marco del primer aniversario de la toma de nota del Sindicato Nacional de...
This Political Platform was developed during the 1st Regional Exchange of Experiences of Women Domestic Workers: Convention 189 and Social Security, on 18 and 19 February 2017 in Mexico City, in the context of the first anniversary of the establishment of the National Union of Domestic Workers...
On International Waste Picker Day, WIEGO’s Sonia Dias tells us what works and the challenges ahead In recent years, waste pickers have made significant progress in gaining greater recognition as key environmental and economic agents. Their work collecting recyclables from city streets and keeping...
En el Día Internacional de los Recicladores y Recicladoras, Sonia Dias, de WIEGO, nos relata las experiencias que han funcionado y los retos pendientes En los últimos años, la población recicladora ha logrado avances significativos en la consecución de un mayor reconocimiento como agentes...
Mexico City Domestic Worker in Mexico, Photo by L. Arauz. Courtesy: CACEH Convened by the Centre for Support and Capacity The Regional Exchange of Domestic Workers Experiences: C189 & Social Security took place in Mexico City as a result of a joint partnership between WIEGO, the Institute of...
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...
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.