Domestic Workers

Impact of public health measures on informal workers’ livelihoods: Rapid assessment

Between 23 March-8 April, WIEGO conducted a rapid assessment to understand how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting informal workers in Africa,...

This new crisis underscores old injustices in the global economy

Grim reports of overwhelmed health systems from here and other parts of Europe, as well as North America, have dominated COVID-19 coverage...

Esta nueva crisis acentúa las antiguas injusticias de la economía global 

La cobertura de COVID-19 por parte de muchos de los medios de comunicación más influyentes del mundo ha estado dominada por informes desalentadores...

Cette nouvelle crise fait ressortir les vieilles injustices dans l’économie mondiale

Les rapports sinistres sur les systèmes de santé débordés d’ici et d’autres parties de l’Europe, ainsi que de l’Amérique du Nord, ont dominé...

TRABAJADORAS DEL HOGAR: en la primera línea frente a los desafíos del COVID-19

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TRAVAILLEUSES DOMESTIQUES : Les travailleuses de première ligne font face aux défis du COVID-19

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Llaman a proteger economía informal

Llaman a proteger economía informal – Pide WIEGO CDMX ayudas para 52% de población activa económicamente  

DOMESTIC WORKERS: Frontline Care Workers at Risk

Because their work requires them to be in others’ home—often multiple homes—and to come in close contact with individuals and items that...

Women in the gig economy: paid work, care and flexibility in Kenya and South Africa

  This is the description provided by ODI: The gig economy is expanding globally, with exponential growth forecast in traditionally female-dominated...

Paid Care Providers in South Africa: Nurses, Domestic Workers, and Home-Based Care Workers