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In an immediate response to COVID-19, WIEGO conducted a rapid assessment to understand how the pandemic and the related public health measures were affecting informal workers in Africa, Asia and Latin America. In photographs and text, this e-book shows the global picture WIEGO found, the health...
Between 23 March-8 April, WIEGO conducted a rapid assessment to understand how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting informal workers in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This document contains what WIEGO learned.
This is the description provided by ODI: The gig economy is expanding globally, with exponential growth forecast in traditionally female-dominated sectors – notably on-demand household services including cooking, cleaning and care work. But little research has focused on gendered experiences or on...
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 and the IDWF partnered to write this toolkit to support IDWF affiliates in their efforts to make C189 real for domestic workers. Also available in Français, Português, Swahili, and Amharic. Access the accompanying pamphlet for domestic workers. Also in Français and Português.
This "solutions article" from the group Apolitical explores the growing need for migrant domestic workers in many developed countries, and what can be done or is being done to protect these vulnerable workers. WIEGO's Karin Pape is quoted in the article.
Hetal Laileshbai Kishori of Ahmedabad does double duty, caring for others at home and as a domestic worker.
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.