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This Appeal draws attention to the vulnerability of waste pickers in Pune, India, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Their work and their living conditions have become even more insecure and precarious, but they are still considered an essential service and are continuing to collect waste. It is...
Noting "The outbreak is widely being considered two epidemics - a health crisis and a livelihood loss epidemic," SEWA's Federation of Cooperatives has detailed -- and costed out -- what is needed to safeguard health, extend social protection and food security, and restore livelihoods.
COVID-19 has rendered home-based workers vulnerable with absolutely no source of income and food. The governments of South Asian countries are declaring support programmes, however, HomeNet South Asia (HNSA) has found that home-based workers have been left out of income support programmes. As a...
SEWA’s Appeal submitted to the Minister of State (IC) for Labour and Employment & Union Minister of Finance for Helping Informal Sector Workers during COVID 19 crisis, sent March 23, 2020
Statement issued by a network of organisations representing informal workers in South Africa in sectors: domestic work waste picking/reclaiming in the streets and on landfill sites street and market traders home based craft and garment work community care work the taxi sector artisanal fishing...
In an open letter, Rosheda Muller, President of South African Informal Traders Alliance (SAITA), has called on governments to support informal traders in South Africa, while acknowledging the need for severe measures to contain the infection. Our sector arguably will be the hardest hit. Any halt or...
Through photography and text, this e-book offers an in-depth look at the important role street vendors play in cities, the challenges they face, and the solutions that can make cities more vibrant, secure, and affordable for all. It also provides insights into how street vendor organizations and...
While municipalities are often encouraged to turn to waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies such as incineration, this is a problematic solution, particularly in the Global South. Incineration can be cost-effective, complicated, and can negatively impact the environment and informal waste workers’...
This pamphlet showcases the work and goals of StreetNet International in helping street vendors gain social protection. It was produced with the assistance of WIEGO. Social protection is a key aspect of SNI’s strategic plan under its pillar of work on R204. This work will focus on influencing...
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has become a rallying call for the global health movement and is now officially encapsulated within the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care...
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.