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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...
Waste pickers in three coastal cities in Argentina, Ghana and Senegal are taking part in a WIEGO project (2018 –2020) to build their skills, improve leadership and strengthen their organizations. The project is expected to result in improvements to their livelihoods and to the environment.
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.
Waste pickers from Accra, Ghana, were surveyed to understand the main occupational health challenges and hazards they face. In total, 119 workers participated, 39 of them worked in landfill and 80 were street waste pickers; 54 were women, 62 men and three with no identified gender.
In order to understand the main occupational health challenges and hazards home-based workers face in Ahmedabad, India, a survey was undertaken with a total of 200 women workers, split across four groups: kite makers, incense rollers, bidi makers and garment workers.
This brochure explains what WIEGO's Focal Cities approach is, and what it is working to achieve in five cities.
El abordaje de Ciudades Focales de WIEGO consiste en dar apoyo a las organizaciones de trabajadores y trabajadoras en empleo informal para fomentar su participación con los funcionarios del gobierno con el objetivo de garantizar leyes y regulaciones más inclusivas, mejores servicios urbanos y una...
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.