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More than 50 per cent of the urban work force in most developing countries is informal ‒ ranging from over 80 per cent in South Asia to over 51 per cent in Latin America. With their work, urban informal workers make important economic, social, and environmental contributions to their cities and...
These two infographics were produced using the latest existing WIEGO research on home-based workers and homeworkers. The first infographic provides key facts on home-based workers, who they are, what they do and existing statistics. The second infographic provides key information on the ILO Home...
Wissen Sie wie viele Menschen und Kinder in diesem Gebäude wohnen? Nun sollen wir weg, damit Häuser für Reiche gebaut werden. Um uns herum sind schon lauter Reiche. Aber wir wollen nicht weg, wir verstehen uns gut, die Lehrer an der Schule sind nett. Helfen Sie uns den Museum Square zu retten
This document was prepared for the UN Secretary General's High-Level Panel (UN HLP) for Women's Economic Empowerment. WIEGO and SEWA are represented on the panel, and jointly produced this compendium of case studies to inform the UN HLP report. Learn more about WIEGO and SEWA's ongoing participation...
"Sharit was, more than anything else, a role model of a new generation sociologist who combined activism and scholarship seamlessly and effectively. He is mourned by his many students, whom he nurtured actively and sustainedly through their early careers; his colleagues and fellow workers who shared...
Renana Jhabvala, Chair of WIEGO Board, writes a tribute to WIEGO ally and colleague Sharit Bhowmik. "Sharit’s advocacy went far beyond research. He began working with the vendors organizations, especially in Mumbai and Kolkata. He became the bridge between the organizations and the city authorities...
This document was one of the five policy briefs prepared by the WIEGO Network for the United Nations High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment (UN HLP).
This document was one of the five policy briefs prepared by the WIEGO Network for the United Nations High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment (UN HLP).
This document was one of the five policy briefs prepared by the WIEGO Network for the United Nations High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment (UN HLP).
This document was one of the five policy briefs prepared by the WIEGO Network for the United Nations High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment (UN HLP).
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.