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WIEGO’s new social protection director, Gisèle Yasmeen, on the increasing visibility of informal workers We had an opportunity to speak with WIEGO’s new Social Protection Programme Director, Dr. Gisèle Yasmeen , on some of the key trends happening in the sector today. Gisèle took over the position...
By Leslie Vryenhoek Domestic workers represent a vast, hidden and essential workforce whose efforts inside private homes allow their employers to be more productive outside the home. In Johannesburg, South Africa, domestic work provides a major source of employment. But capturing the working lives...
This report presents the results of a five-city research study examining informal women workers' access to child care in Brazil, Ghana, India, South Africa, and Thailand. The report argues that the provision of good quality, accessible, public child care services is one key policy intervention which...
This publication is a summary of “Our children do not get the attention they deserve”: A synthesis of research finding on women informal workers and child care from six membership-based organizations, which reports on the findings of a five-city research study examining women informal workers'...
Cette publication présente les résultats d'une étude de recherche dans cinq villes examinant l'accès des travailleuses de l´informel aux services de garde d´enfants au Brésil, Ghana, Inde, Afrique du Sud et la Thaïlande. Grâce à diverses discussions des groupes de discussion focaux et des entrevues...
Cette publication est un résumé de «Nos enfants ne reçoivent pas l'attention qu'ils méritent": Une synthèse des résultats de recherche sur les femmes travailleuses dans , issus de six organisations de base de travailleurs pauvres, qui rend compte des résultats d'une étude de recherche dans cinq...
Esta publicação relata os resultados de uma pesquisa em cinco cidades, que examinava o acesso das trabalhadoras informais ao cuidado de crianças no Brasil, Gana, Índia, África do Sul e Tailândia. Por meio de vários grupos focais e entrevistas realizadas por organizações de base, o estudo identifica...
Esta publicação é um resumo de "Nossos filhos não recebem a atenção que merecem": Um resumo dos resultados da pesquisa sobre o cuidado das crianças e trabalhadoras informais de 6 organizações de base (OBs) de trabalhadoras/es pobres, que relata os resultados de uma pesquisa em cinco cidades...
Esta publicación es un resumen de "Nuestros niños no reciben la atención que merecen": Una síntesis de los resultados de la investigación sobre las trabajadoras en empleo informal y el cuidado infantil de seis organizaciones con base de miembros, que informa sobre los resultados de un estudio de...
This special issue on urban livelihoods was developed in collaboration with WIEGO. Abstract: Technology is a key driver of change, not least in the world of work. Yet little is known about what technologies are used by – or impact on – the working poor in the informal economy, and in what ways. This...
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.