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The impact of COVID-19 has been felt across the globe in a wide range of countries and very different environments. The pandemic has already affected countries in every region, making this a truly global situation where every country must take steps to prepare and respond. UN-Habitat has a clear...
L’impact du virus COVID-19 a été ressenti à travers le monde dans un large éventail de pays et dans des environnements très différents. La pandémie a déjà touché des pays dans différentes régions, ce qui en fait une situation véritablement mondiale où chaque pays doit prendre des mesures pour se...
El impacto de COVID-19 se ha sentido en todo el mundo en una amplia gama de países y entornos muy diferentes. La pandemia ya ha afectado a países de todas las regiones, por lo que ésta es una situación global en la que cada país debe tomar medidas para prepararse y responder. ONU-Habitat tiene un...
This Appeal draws attention to the vulnerability of waste pickers in Pune, India, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Their work and their living conditions have become even more insecure and precarious, but they are still considered an essential service and are continuing to collect waste. It is...
Noting "The outbreak is widely being considered two epidemics - a health crisis and a livelihood loss epidemic," SEWA's Federation of Cooperatives has detailed -- and costed out -- what is needed to safeguard health, extend social protection and food security, and restore livelihoods.
COVID-19 has rendered home-based workers vulnerable with absolutely no source of income and food. The governments of South Asian countries are declaring support programmes, however, HomeNet South Asia (HNSA) has found that home-based workers have been left out of income support programmes. As a...
SEWA’s Appeal submitted to the Minister of State (IC) for Labour and Employment & Union Minister of Finance for Helping Informal Sector Workers during COVID 19 crisis, sent March 23, 2020
Statement issued by a network of organisations representing informal workers in South Africa in sectors: domestic work waste picking/reclaiming in the streets and on landfill sites street and market traders home based craft and garment work community care work the taxi sector artisanal fishing...
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...
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...
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.
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.
WIEGO Working Papers
Mike Rogan reviews how informal workers are taxed, why there is growing interest in taxing them, and whether they should be included in the tax net.