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This paper situates protection of domestic workers against occupational injuries and diseases within the broader regulatory framework covering domestic workers. It provides an overview of the law-making process in seeking further coverage for domestic workers against occupational injuries and...
In October 2013, law enforcement officers of the City of Johannesburg forcibly evicted over 6,000 street traders from a 24-block area in the City’s central business district. This case study details how over 2,000 street traders and their organizations in inner-city Johannesburg, aided and supported...
HomeNet Thailand, with support from WIEGO and other partners, campaigned for more than a decade to win legislative protection for homeworkers. In 2011, both the Homeworkers Protection Act B.E.2553 and a social protection policy came into force. This Impact brief explains how this was achieved, and...
Bogota's recicladores (waste pickers) have fought a decades-long battle to be recognized for the valuable work they do. This Impact sheet details how they have been victorious--including in court--in protecting their right to access waste and make a living, and in gaining public compensation for...
On 16 June, 2011, domestic workers around the world celebrated as the International Labour Conference (ILC) adopted a Convention on Decent Work for Domestic Workers (C189). It was a leap forward for the estimated 50–100 million people, most women, who work in the homes of their employers. How...
This study is a photo essay/profile of barrow operators and traders that work in Warwick Junction, an informal trading market in downtown Durban, South Africa. The type of barrow operators in the study are those responsible for moving goods in, out and around the market to different trading sites...
Reflections on the launch of Design with the Other 90%: CITIES ' exhibition, a project by the Smithsonian-Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum. For additional information about this project, visit the Design Other 90 Network .
Unfazed by powerful political opponents and a pervasive culture of violence, Nohra Padilla organized Colombia’s marginalized waste pickers into unions and made recycling a legitimate part of urban waste management. In recognition of her efforts, Nohra has been awared the 2013 Goldman Environmental...
This case study reviews efforts to organize waste pickers in Bangalore city, Southern India by a network of non-governmental organizations. Using a “top down” approach the network engaged with the municipality to have waste pickers recognized. This effort has led to the first enumeration and...
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.