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Opinion: Making the world of work a safe place can be cheaper than you think This article was written by Sally Roever, International Coordinator, WIEGO for Apolitical , a global online learning platform
A growing movement is helping improve lives and livelihoods for the world's informal workers, Sally Roever explains in this Open Democracy OpEd.
Geneva, Switzerland The Expert Group Meeting- Reducing Inequalities: SDG 10 Progress and Prospects in Geneva was a two-day preparatory meeting organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the World Bank. It helped inform the July 2019 meeting of the United...
This book presents original theory and research on precarious work in various parts of the world, identifying its social, political, and economic origins, its manifestations in the USA, Europe, Asia, and the Global South, and its consequences for personal and family life.
This Policy Brief explores domestic worker struggles in Bolivia. It concentrates on laws and policies applied by the government of Evo Morales (2006 - present) as well as the unfulfilled demands of the social movement of domestic workers. This brief is part of the WIEGO Publication Series . View...
Presentation from Session 3 of the WIEGO 20th Anniversary Research Conference - "Informality and Economics."
Note from WIEGO 20th Anniversary Research Conference.
From this edition of the ILO's newsletter: "Indigenous peoples constitute about 5% of the world’s population and account for 15% of the world’s poor. This suggests that inequalities for indigenous peoples in the world of work persist. Celebrating today’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous...
This brief reviews cultural, economic, political and other broad social foundations of vending in Bangkok's public space. It also examines opportunities and challenges and what others can learn from the specific experiences of vending in Bangkok. 2017 Update to Policy Brief (Urban Policies) No. 16...
The Self-Employed Womens Association (SEWA) of India recognizes that the home is a paramount productive asset, especially for poor women. Secure tenure allows access to financial assistance, which is critical to supporting and expanding most kinds of economic activity, particularly self-employed...
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.
WIEGO Briefs
This brief provides waste picker organizations, policymakers and practitioners with information about waste-to-energy initiatives, and solid waste management models that are true to an inclusive, circular economy while being suited for local contexts and offering livelihood protection.
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.