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A guide for journalists on key questions about waste pickers.
A guide for journalists on key questions about street vendors.
A guide for journalists on key questions about the informal economy.
This graphic illustrates the process undertaken to reach an International Labour Organization (ILO) Standard. The example in this diagram is the standard addressing violence and harassment in the world of work, which will be discussed at the International Labour Conference (ILC) in June 2019.
"On the occasion of the ILO’s 100th anniversary, WIEGO applauds the ILO’s achievements and recognizes the role it has played in bringing fairness and dignity to workers worldwide," this brief position statement begins. It goes on to make a case for inclusion of informal workers as central to the aim...
A survey undertaken in Accra, Ghana, investigated the main occupational health and access to healthcare challenges faced by market traders, street vendors and headload porters.
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.