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Implementing several of WIEGO's initiatives in two cities - Lima, capital of Peru, in South America, and Accra, capital of Ghana, in West Africa - has proven successful in the achievement of better outcomes for workers. Français | Español Learn more about Women's Voice and Leadership in Peru
La mise en oeuvre de plusieurs initiatives de WIEGO dans deux villes - Lima, capitale du Pérou en Amérique du Sud, et Accra, capitale du Ghana en Afrique de l’Ouest - s’est avérée une réussite et a permis l’amélioration de la situation des travailleurs. English | Español
La implementación de varias iniciativas de WIEGO en dos ciudades – Lima, capital de Perú, en América del Sur, y Accra, capital de Ghana, en Africa Occidental – ha probado ser exitosa en el logro de cambios a favor de los trabajadores. English | Français
November 10, 2014, Yogyakarta -- Leaders in the informal economy from around the globe will gather in Yogyakarta, Indonesia this week to celebrate significant achievements in recent years, and to chart the years ahead. The gathering of about 150 organizational leaders, researchers, activists and...
"This 10 Key Facts note by HomeNet South Asia is a summary of the four Statistical Briefs that HomeNet South Asia and WIEGO commissioned on home-based work in Bangladesh , India , Nepal and Pakistan ."
This summary examines characteristics of home-based work including: definitions and statistics; contributions and economic value; driving forces and work conditions; policies and programmes; and organizing issues. español
The WIEGO Manifesto contains the principles behind WIEGO's approach to supporting informal workers and reducing poverty. "In most developing countries, well over half of the urban workforce is informal. Yet informal workers – and their livelihoods – tend to be ignored or excluded in city planning...
Some waste picker organizations are interested in earning income from the sale of carbon credits in order to improve their personal and collective circumstances. However, many issues affect how realistic pursuing this source of income is for an organization. This 4-page resource examines the...
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.