Advanced Search
Search Results
114 results found
A story of how workers in the informal economy in South Africa, Ghana and Rwanda are informing, developing and implementing child-care policy and running early-childhood-development centres in market places. These centres reduce the burden on women who both work and care for children, and those who...
This leaflet shows how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting street vendors in Bangkok, Thailand. It draws on exploratory research conducted between June and October 2023 with street vendors who sell food in Bang Khun Tian District, Rat Burana District, Ratchathewi District, the Silom area in Bang...
Essa publicação digital toma como ponto de partida a história de impacto escrita por Rhonda Douglas, da WIEGO, com base nas informações coletadas das experiências de atuação da WIEGO com catadores-as e parceiros-as em Belo Horizonte (e outras municipalidades), Brasil, entre 2020 e 2021. A publicação...
This e-book compiles photos, learnings and reflections gathered by WIEGO’s Rhonda Douglas based on her research gathered in 2020 and 2021 from WIEGO team Brazil, waste pickers and partners in Belo Horizonte (and other municipalities), Brazil. The e-book also helps retrace the key moments of Brazil’s...
En octubre 2017, los aseadores de calzado de la glorieta de los insurgentes fueron expulsados de sus lugares de trabajo por policías a pesar de haber trabajado en la glorieta por décadas. Utilizando como excusa los trabajos de remodelación de la plaza, las autoridades retiraron a los aseadores de...
An exploratory health risk mapping in five waste picker cooperatives in Brazil considers waste pickers' work routines and workplace conditions, and highlights the specific risks faced, which are often exacerbated by the exclusion from labour and social protection measures.
Depuis son ouverture sur le site de Malika début des années 70 dans la banlieue dakaroise à Malika, la décharge de Mbeubeuss a fait l'objet de plusieurs études, réveillé les curiosités et fait naître des passions. Faute de gestion efficace de la part des autorités, le tri des déchets devient vite l...
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.