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Access to Public Space July 10, 2019

For Cities to Make Progress on SDGs and the New Urban Agenda, They Must Listen to Grassroots’ Solutions

Through a series of ambitious global commitments in recent years, governments across the world have signed on to build a more equitable and...
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Formalization June 24, 2019

In Colombia, a Global Model for Inclusive Recycling is under Threat

Without waste pickers, cities across Africa, Asia and Latin America would be buried in their own garbage. Informal recyclers have proven...
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Links with Economic Growth/Crisis June 18, 2019

Living on the Precipice of Extreme Poverty: How Financial Downturns Devastate the Working Poor

The global economic crisis that rocked the world in 2008 led to increased financial hardship for informal workers, most of whom already lived...
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Livelihoods June 04, 2019

Five Must-reads on Including Street Vendors in Public Spaces

Street vendors are facing unprecedented challenges in cities across the globe, despite global development goals calling for more economically...
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Access to Public Space May 28, 2019

Evicted: How Mexico City’s Shoe Shiners Fought Displacement and Challenged “Future” Cities

Shoe shiners in Mexico City have worked in Glorieta de Insurgentes Square for decades to earn their livelihoods. When they were unceremoniously...
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Global Advocacy and Negotiations May 07, 2019

Where are the inclusive cities? Street vendors globally face increasing hostility

The WIEGO Urban Policies Team analyzed news articles on street vendors from six continents over the past 18 months to gain a better understanding...
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Building Collective Power April 29, 2019

61% of the world’s workers still fighting for 8-hour day

133 years after the Chicago working-time strike that gave rise to May Day, 2-billion workers continue to fall outside regulations for working...
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Livelihoods March 12, 2019

Como atingir as metas de empoderamento econômico das mulheres: Primeiro, garantir que as mulheres possam reconhecer sua própria dignidade e autoestima

Valdete Roza é uma catadora brasileira e líder em sua cooperativa. Ela é pioneira em discussões de gênero com catadoras e catadores em toda...
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Global Advocacy and Negotiations March 11, 2019

Cities are undermining the potential of universal cash grants to support women’s economic empowerment and reduce poverty

Ninety-two per cent of women’s employment in the developing world is in the informal economy, and as urbanization proceeds an increasing...
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Gender and Waste Project March 08, 2019

How to Hit Women’s Economic Empowerment Targets: First ensure women can recognize their own dignity and self worth

Valdete Roza is a Brazilian waste picker and leader in her cooperative who is pioneering gender discussions with her colleagues across her...
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Region: The Americas

All posts in The Americas

For Cities to Make Progress on SDGs and the New Urban Agenda, They Must Listen to Grassroots’ Solutions

In Colombia, a Global Model for Inclusive Recycling is under Threat

Living on the Precipice of Extreme Poverty: How Financial Downturns Devastate the Working Poor

Five Must-reads on Including Street Vendors in Public Spaces

Evicted: How Mexico City’s Shoe Shiners Fought Displacement and Challenged “Future” Cities

Where are the inclusive cities? Street vendors globally face increasing hostility

61% of the world’s workers still fighting for 8-hour day

Como atingir as metas de empoderamento econômico das mulheres: Primeiro, garantir que as mulheres possam reconhecer sua própria dignidade e autoestima

Cities are undermining the potential of universal cash grants to support women’s economic empowerment and reduce poverty

How to Hit Women’s Economic Empowerment Targets: First ensure women can recognize their own dignity and self worth