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  • Policy/Position Documents

    Proposals and demands of workers in informal employment for the new government of Mexico City

    This Platform contains a list of proposals and demands to move towards guaranteeing the rights of informal workers.  This document can also...

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  • Presentations

    Fortaleciendo la voz de los trabajadores informales en las decisiones de política social en América Latina: Programa México – resultados del proyecto

    Programa WIEGO: Fortaleciendo la voz de los trabajadores informales en las decisiones de política social en América Latina

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  • Audiovisual Materials

    Dogtown Redemption

    A documentary trailer that tells the story of Americans who survive by recycling trash in Oakland, CA.   Visit the Dogtown Redemption website Redemption...

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  • Legal Instruments

    New York State, Article 15, Human Rights Law

    This executive law is enacted to ensure that every individual shall have an equal opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural...

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  • Audiovisual Materials

    First Congress of Latin American Waste Pickers. Managua, February 2012 (Video)

    The Latin American Wastpicker’s movement has grown from 5 to 17 member countries in the last 5 years. United and strong their demand...

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  • Advocacy Materials

    Afya na Usalama Katika Maeneo ya Kazi na Kazi za Nyumbani

    (Swahili) 

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  • Legal Instruments

    Law: Ley No. 1166 de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Argentina)

    Updates to the laws governing street vending on public roads in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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  • Audiovisual Materials

    Crónicas de una lucha por la inclusión: Sustitución de Vehículos de Tracción Animal – Bogotá 2014

    En el año 2003, el Código Nacional de Transito pretendía eliminar los vehículos de tracción animal. Esto afectaba a miles de recicladores...

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  • Fact Sheets/Infographics

    Myths & Facts About Home-Based Workers

    Home-based work is a global phenomenon found in countries rich and poor across many industries. This document examines common myths about...

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  • Legal Instruments

    Ordenanza No 002: Reglamento del comercio ambulatorio en Lima, Perú

    Ordenanza No 002: Reglamento del comercio ambulatorio en Lima, Perú

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