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Johannesburg, South Africa Approximately 135 leaders, activists, policymakers, and researchers in the informal economy representing over 25 associations, cooperatives and unions of informal workers from over 40 countries converged on Johannesburg, South Africa from November 12-14, 2018. The occasion...
Turin Centre, Italy The International Trade Centre (ITC) hosted a 5-day workshop on Opportunities for green jobs in the waste sector , from November 12-16, 2018 where representatives of national and local government; social partners; professionals and entrepreneurs from the waste sector; national...
Accra, Ghana Leaders of 20 street vendor organisations and 10 waste picker organisations converged on Accra, Ghana for an Administrative Law Workshop coordinated by WIEGO's Law Programme in collaboration with the Organisation and Representation Programme and Accra Focal City. The workshop which...
Lusaka, Zambia "Social protection is about providing for those in society unable to provide for themselves, the poor, the incapacitated, the unemployed, those not supposed to work such as children and women during maternity. Social protection thus deals with life's contingencies and provides a floor...
Luang Prabang, Laos This HomeNet South East Asia (HNSEA) workshop was attended by affiliates of HNSEA from Thailand, Laos, Philippines and Indonesia, government health officials from Thailand, Laos and Indonesia, and members of the Laos Federation of Trade Unions and Oxfam representatives. From...
Lima, Peru After months of mobilization and preparation, informal worker leaders from seven sectors in the Lima metropolitan area had the opportunity to present a set of proposals to the top candidates for the mayor’s seat during a dialogue on Thursday, 13 September 2018. The leaders represented...
8:00-16:30 WIEGO and Redesol, a second level network of cooperatives in Minas Gerais, Brazil, organized the V Annual Encare meeting in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The event was an important opportunity for more than 180 waste pickers affiliated to Redesol, which is composed of 14 cooperatives, to...
The National Consultation on Universal Health Care (UHC) in India took place in New Delhi in August 2018. The workshop was organized by SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association), a WIEGO member, along with the Population Foundation of India (PFI) and the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)...
Using ILO Mechanisms to Implement the Labour Code for Homeworkers in Bulgaria In 2009, Bulgaria ratified the ILO Home Work Convention (C177) and Recommendation (R184) – and amended its Labour Code. However, it has not enforced the legislation and according to the trade union, UNITY (TUSIW "Edinstvo"...
Manchester, England The British Society of Gerontology 47th Annual Conference 2018 was held at the University of Manchester, England, from 4-6 July 2018. The theme was "Ageing in an Unequal World: Shaping Environments for the 21st Century". Photo: Supranee Tubsakul Francie Lund , Senior Advisor to...
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.