In times of crisis, grassroots organizations re-imagine democratic practice
Democratic norms are under threat worldwide. Informal workers and other marginalized groups are witnessing the reversal of hard-fought wins...
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WIEGO MBO Newsletter
Our MBO (Membership-based Organization) Newsletter series has been revived, with a new format featuring shorter and more focused stories. ...
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Public Dialogue on Forging a Path towards Recognition and Inclusion of Informal Workers in South Africa
“We’re here to discuss one of the most profound challenges of our time—how to create jobs, how to increase incomes, and how to...
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Women Organizing for Fair Trade
Women Organizing for Fair TradeTrading Our Way Up – The story of a women’s economic empowerment project in fair tradeAn action...
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Waste Pickers Organizing
Waste pickers are increasingly motivated to organize and fight for recognition and a place within formal waste management systems. They...
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C177: The Homework Convention – It’s Time for Action!
A homeworker in Thailand prepares an order. Photo: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images ReportageOn 20 June 1996, homeworkers around the world scored...
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Home-Based Workers Organizing
Without strong organizations, home-based workers cannot access information about employment opportunities, workers’ rights, changing...
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IDWF: A Domestic Workers’ Federation is Born!
International Domestic Workers’ Federation
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The Campaign for a Domestic Workers’ Convention
History was made on June 16, 2011 when governments, employers and workers from around the world adopted the Convention (C189) and accompanying...
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Domestic Workers Organizing
Recent Gains Domestic workers have made great strides in organizing globally in recent years. A growing movement led to the formation of...
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