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This technical brief provides an analysis of the process that led to the recognition and remuneration of Columbia's waste picker sector as public service provides. It presents the perspective of waste pickers in order to take stock of what has been achieved so far and the challenges that remain...
In 2019, informal workers made some noise — in their home cities and at the highest global change-making bodies. They took to the streets, met with local officials and stood in front on the International Labour Organization in Geneva demanding to be seen, heard and, ultimately, treated with the...
Coordinador regional del programa de recicladores para América Latina de la ONG Wiego y experto en Antropología urbana, análisis de políticas públicas y recicladores.
Bogota, Colombia Photo by: Juan Arredondo/ Getty Images Rerportage On March 15th and 16, 2018, the Digital Communication Workshop for Recyclers was held in Bogotá. On the 15th the activities gathered recyclers from Colombia, and on the 16th, recyclers from Redlacre gathered one day before their...
Lissette Aliaga Linares, a WIEGO member, compares the approaches to regulating street trade in Lima & Bogota in this paper.
Este video muestra el proceso organizativo que llevó a los recicladores y las recicladoras de la Asociación de Recolectores de Materiales Reciclables de Popayán (AREMARPO) a lograr reconocimiento como prestadores de servicios públicos de aprovechamiento y comenzar a recibir pago por sus servicios en...
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...
Las organizaciones de trabajadores y trabajadoras* en empleo informal necesitan solidaridad, claridad y responsabilidad para conseguir victorias en las negociaciones Puede que sorprenda saber que los trabajadores de la economía informal, al igual que los que tienen un empleo formal, se involucran...
Creating “inclusive cities” is a hot topic right now. Habitat III has just wound up in Quito, Ecuador – the UN’s urban conference that brought together urban leaders from around the world – and the recently adopted New Urban Agenda sets forth a roadmap for creating a more just and sustainable urban...
In August 2016, WIEGO and its local ally, Asociación de Recicladores de Bogotá (the Bogotá Waste Pickers Association or ARB), hosted a learning exchange visit in Bogota, Colombia between members and partners from the WIEGO network, Shack/Slum Dwellers International (SDI) and Avina. The exchange...
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.