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Grim reports of overwhelmed health systems from here and other parts of Europe, as well as North America, have dominated COVID-19 coverage in much of the world’s influential news media. But the focus has begun to shift to an equally devastating story from the Global South. That story is one of...
Llaman a proteger economía informal - Pide WIEGO CDMX ayudas para 52% de población activa económicamente Leer en español.
In an open letter, Rosheda Muller, President of South African Informal Traders Alliance (SAITA), has called on governments to support informal traders in South Africa, while acknowledging the need for severe measures to contain the infection. Our sector arguably will be the hardest hit. Any halt or...
Caroline Skinner, WIEGO's Urban Research Director, discusses the launch of our new e-book, Street Vendors and Public Space: Essential insights on key trends and solutions. She provides important global context, identifies pressing issues and takes us through real-world solutions from India, Liberia...
In this podcast interview with Urban Research Director Caroline Skinner, she discusses WIEGO's new e-book, Street Vendors and Public Space: Essential insights on key trends and solutions. This all-in-one resource provides an important overview on the global context, issues and solutions for...
Through photography and text, this e-book offers an in-depth look at the important role street vendors play in cities, the challenges they face, and the solutions that can make cities more vibrant, secure, and affordable for all. It also provides insights into how street vendor organizations and...
This pamphlet showcases the work and goals of StreetNet International in helping street vendors gain social protection. It was produced with the assistance of WIEGO. Social protection is a key aspect of SNI’s strategic plan under its pillar of work on R204. This work will focus on influencing...
Also available in English and Spanish.
WIEGO's Statistics Programme is launching a new set of Statistical Briefs that provide key indicators of informal employment and key categories of informal workers at the geographic levels of metros, urban and national. It is a guiding belief of the programme that statistics are essential in making...
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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.
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.