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Informal economy workers’ organizations across the global economy call on governments at all levels to partner with us on relief, recovery and resilience efforts that are emerging from the grassroots during this time of unprecedented crisis.
Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) is deeply saddened by the horrible, inhuman and ruthless destruction of vendors’ stalls in Kwekwe, Mbare, Machipisa and other areas by the local authorities. As an organization that works with and represents informal economy workers across 42...
Letter to: Shri. Arvind Kejriwal, Hon. Chief Minister, NCT of Delhi Subject: Emergency support to Informal Waste Pickers in Delhi to combat COVID- 19 Pandemic "We are writing to you to bring your attention to various issues currently impacting informal waste pickers as their lives and livelihoods...
As the economic, human and labour rights impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic become global and pervasive, we are seeing garment workers in global supply chains getting exposed to greater and more profound risks, bearing the brunt of this crisis. This statement includes details of Asian governments'...
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.
Call to the Government of Kenya to take urgent and immediate measures to ensure the full protection of economic and social rights of the informal sector in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. KENASVIT (Kenya National Alliance of Street Vendors and Informal Traders ) is a network of Micro and Small...
In this document, HomeNet Eastern Europe and Central Asia call on governments to support self-employed informal workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this document, the HomeNet International Working Group states their solidarity with home-based workers around the world who are calling on governments to provide support and protection during the COVID-19 crisis. They demand support from governments and the employers, contractors and brands that...
en español In this document, COTRADO ALAC appeals to the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean to support informal workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOOT WORK: What Your Shoes are Doing to the World, a book by Tansy E. Hoskins, is an exploration and exposé of the shoe industry, and the damage it is doing to workers, consumers and the planet.
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.